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Premier Piano Express: Spanish Edition, Libro 4: Keyboard/Piano Book & Online Audio

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Premier Piano Express: Spanish Edition, Libro 4: Keyboard/Piano Book & Online Audio

An All-In-One Accelerated Course

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

Level: 4

Item: 00-47958

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Available for the first time in Spanish, Premier Piano Express is designed for students who need a faster-paced approach to piano study. Based on the concepts and music from Premier Piano Course, this All-In-One Accelerated Course integrates Lesson, Theory, Technique, and Performance pages. Book 4 continues the steady development of artistry and keyboard skills that began in Books 1, 2, and 3. It is organized into skills-based units that feature clear explanations of important musical concepts. Worksheets within each unit provide review and strengthen understanding. The included media is available online and features audio performances on acoustic piano and software that allows you to practice in different tempos.

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Additional Details
Series: Premier Piano Course
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 96
ISBN10: 1-4706-4267-0
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-4267-9
UPC: 038081550770
SKU: 00-47958

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About the Composer: Dennis Alexander

Dennis Alexander

Dennis Alexander has shaped educational piano repertoire for nearly four decades through his prolific output as a composer. Since 1986, he has created over 400 publications for Alfred Music Publishing, establishing himself as one of the most widely performed composers of pedagogical piano music across all student levels. His teaching experience spans 24 years as a piano pedagogy professor at the University of Montana, followed by faculty positions at California State Universities Fullerton and Northridge, grounding his compositions in real classroom practice.

Beyond the studio, Alexander maintains an active performing career as soloist, accompanist, and chamber musician, including a 1987 Carnegie Recital Hall debut. He has been a frequent clinician at state and national music teachers conventions and served as president of the Montana State Music Teachers Association. His work has earned commissions from numerous organizations, and he continues to compose and conduct masterclasses while based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Why we love this

This Spanish edition opens Premier Piano Express to a broader student population without compromising the accelerated, integrated approach that makes the original series effective. The all-in-one structure eliminates the fragmentation of separate method, theory, and technique books, allowing faster-paced learners to progress through cohesive units that build artistry alongside technique. The inclusion of online audio at multiple tempos transforms practice into an active, supported experience rather than a solitary effort.

What to expect

Book 4 balances growing technical demands with musical expressiveness, offering pieces that reward careful listening and intentional phrasing. The repertoire invites students to explore broader harmonic landscapes and more sophisticated textures while maintaining the accessibility that defines the Premier Piano Express approach.

Who it's for

Spanish-speaking piano students progressing at an accelerated pace who benefit from structured, all-in-one instruction that combines lesson pages, theory, technique, and performance in one coherent progression. This book works especially well for students entering Book 4 after completing the earlier volumes in the Premier Piano Express series and who thrive with integrated, skills-based organization.

How to get the most out of it

  • Explore the online audio performances as interpretive models before diving into practice. Hearing the pieces at performance tempo on acoustic piano helps students internalize phrasing and voicing that notation alone cannot convey.
  • Use the variable tempo feature to isolate technically challenging passages. Start at a comfortable speed, then gradually increase tempo as accuracy solidifies.
  • Consult the theory and technique pages within each unit before performing the pieces. This integration ensures students understand harmonic function and hand position as they work through repertoire.
  • Encourage students to perform pieces from completed units in informal recitals or studio gatherings. Moving beyond solitary practice builds confidence and musicianship.

How to use it

Assign units sequentially throughout the year as students' primary piano text, moving from one skills-based unit to the next in concert with ensemble or group instruction. The Spanish-language materials make this title particularly valuable in bilingual music programs or studios serving Spanish-speaking families. Consider having students perform selections from Book 4 in student recitals or studio showcases once they have completed units.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and writing in treble and bass clefs with increasing rhythmic complexity
  • Understanding chord progressions and harmonic function in major and minor keys
  • Playing scales, arpeggios, and chord inversions with proper hand position and technique
  • Interpreting dynamic and expressive markings to shape musical phrases
  • Sight-reading unfamiliar pieces with growing confidence and accuracy

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