Name: Premier Piano Course, Lesson 2A: Piano Book & CD
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-22173
Price: 11.99 USD
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Premier Piano Course, Lesson 2A: Piano Book & CD

$11.99 USD

Premier Piano Course, Lesson 2A: Piano Book & CD

By Dennis Alexander, Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster, Victoria McArthur, and Martha Mier

Level: 2A

Item: 00-22173

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Beautifully presented and intelligently paced, the Lesson Books combine unusually attractive music and lyrics. The books feature note reading, rhythm reading, sight-reading and technical workouts. Each piece on the CD was recorded at a performance tempo and a slower practice tempo.

The music from this book is available in the Piano Maestro app that's downloadable at http://app.appsflyer.com/id604699751?pid=web&c=alfred. Learn more About JoyTunes, the maker of Piano Maestro at http://teachers.joytunes.com/?jt&utm_source=alfred&utm_campaign=web.

To access the TNT recordings, visit: alfred.com/ppcdownloads.

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1 01 On with the Show! - Performance Tempo --:--

2 02 On with the Show! - Practice Tempo --:--

3 03 Twinkling Skyline - Performance Tempo --:--

4 04 Twinkling Skyline - Practice Tempo --:--

5 05 Bartok's Study - Performance Tempo --:--

6 06 Bartok's Study - Practice Tempo --:--

7 07 Au clair de la lune - Performance Tempo --:--

8 08 Au clair de la lune - Practice Tempo --:--

9 09 The Food Court - Performance Tempo --:--

10 10 The Food Court - Practice Tempo --:--

11 11 Tonic and Dominant - Performance Tempo --:--

12 12 Tonic and Dominant - Practice Tempo --:--

13 13 Shadows - Performance Tempo --:--

14 14 Shadows - Practice Tempo --:--

15 15 Boogie Boarding - Performance Tempo --:--

16 16 Boogie Boarding - Practice Tempo --:--

17 17 My New Skate Shoes - Performance Tempo --:--

18 18 My New Skate Shoes - Practice Tempo --:--

19 19 Trumpet Voluntary - Performance Tempo --:--

20 20 Trumpet Voluntary - Practice Tempo --:--

21 21 QWERTY - Performance Tempo --:--

22 22 QWERTY - Practice Tempo --:--

23 23 Together - Performance Tempo --:--

24 24 Together - Practice Tempo --:--

25 25 Folk Song Mix-Up - Performance Tempo --:--

26 26 Folk Song Mix-Up - Practice Tempo --:--

27 27 Homework - Performance Tempo --:--

28 28 Homework - Practice Tempo --:--

29 29 Movin' On - Performance Tempo --:--

30 30 Movin' On - Practice Tempo --:--

31 31 Minuet - Performance Tempo --:--

32 32 Minuet - Practice Tempo --:--

33 33 Tilt-a-Whirl - Performance Tempo --:--

34 34 Tilt-a-Whirl - Practice Tempo --:--

35 35 The Gymnast - Performance Tempo --:--

36 36 The Gymnast - Practice Tempo --:--

37 37 Half-Way There - Performance Tempo --:--

38 38 Half-Way There - Practice Tempo --:--

39 39 Whole Steps Only - Performance Tempo --:--

40 40 Whole Steps Only - Practice Tempo --:--

41 41 The Ocean Deep - Performance Tempo --:--

42 42 The Ocean Deep - Practice Tempo --:--

43 43 The Autograph - Performance Tempo --:--

44 44 The Autograph - Practice Tempo --:--

45 45 Growing - Performance Tempo --:--

46 46 Growing - Practice Tempo --:--

47 47 Classic Dance - Performance Tempo --:--

48 48 Classic Dance - Practice Tempo --:--

49 49 Rainy Day Blues - Performance Tempo --:--

50 50 Rainy Day Blues - Practice Tempo --:--

51 51 King Arthur's Adventure - Performance Tempo --:--

52 52 King Arthur's Adventure - Practice Tempo --:--

01 On with the Show! - Performance Tempo

Series: Premier Piano Course

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 48

ISBN10: 0-7390-3629-7

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-3629-7

UPC: 038081232720

SKU: 00-22173

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About the Author: Dennis Alexander

Dennis Alexander has shaped the landscape of educational piano music since the mid-1980s, creating over 400 publications that are played by students worldwide. His career reflects deep investment in both composition and teaching: he directed the piano program at the University of Montana for two decades, taught pedagogy at California State universities, and maintains an active composing schedule from his base in Albuquerque. Beyond the studio, Alexander has performed at Carnegie Recital Hall, collaborated with internationally recognized soloists, and conducted masterclasses at national conventions.

His work as a clinician and commissioned composer has made him a trusted voice among music educators. Alexander has judged competitions across Asia and toured extensively in Southeast Asia, bringing his insights to musicians on multiple continents. He was recognized early by MTNA for his contributions to the field and continues to mentor new generations of piano students through his thoughtfully crafted repertoire.

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Why we love this

The Premier Piano Course series succeeds because it treats early-level students with genuine musical respect. Alexander and his co-authors write pieces worth playing, not just exercises in disguise, which means students stay engaged while building fundamental skills. The dual-tempo recordings on the included CD transform independent practice from a frustration into a real learning tool.

What to expect

Fresh and encouraging. The music sounds composed rather than pedagogical, with melodies that stick in your head and rhythms that feel natural rather than forced. Stepping through these pieces feels like progress, not tedium.

Who it's for

Young pianists at the early intermediate level who benefit from thoughtfully composed music that maintains their interest. Teachers building a structured curriculum will find this book's combination of note reading, rhythm work, and technique integrated naturally into appealing pieces.

How to get the most out of it

Play along with the practice tempo recording first to internalize the pulse and phrasing before moving to performance speed.
Use the Piano Maestro app alongside the book for interactive feedback on your note and rhythm reading during daily practice sessions.
Record yourself performing pieces and listen back to catch rhythmic rushes or uneven phrasing that might not be obvious in the moment.

How to use it

This fits naturally as a core lesson book for 2A students working through Alfred's systematic sequence. The attractive presentation and musical substance make it ideal for recital assignments where students perform pieces they genuinely enjoy rather than merely endure.