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The All-in-One Approach to Succeeding at the Piano, Book 1B: Piano Book

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The All-in-One Approach to Succeeding at the Piano, Book 1B: Piano Book

The All-in-One Approach to Succeeding at the Piano, Book 1B: Piano Book

By Helen Marlais

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This next book in The All-in-One Approach to Succeeding at the Piano® method teaches: G position; sharps and flats; tonic and dominant; Bass G position; upbeats; accents; and the I and V7 chords in C and G. Short theory and technical exercises appear between appealing solos.

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Series: Succeeding at the Piano
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-61928-132-5
ISBN13: 978-1-61928-132-5
UPC: 674398233977
SKU: 98-FJH2226

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About the Composer: Helen Marlais

Helen Marlais is a pianist and pedagogue whose method books have shaped how thousands of young pianists develop foundational skills. Her work emphasizes the connection between theory, technique, and repertoire from the earliest stages, building confidence through carefully sequenced learning.

Why we love this

Book 1B strikes the balance every studio teacher needs: it introduces harmonic concepts (I and V7 chords, tonic and dominant) without overwhelming students, and it does so through actual music rather than isolated drills. The short solos feel like real accomplishments, not stepping stones.

What to expect

A gentle expansion of the piano world. G position opens new territory on the keyboard while sharps and flats add color and sophistication. The pieces themselves feel less like exercises and more like small songs with personality.

Who it's for

Elementary pianists ready to move beyond five-finger positions and begin exploring the keyboard horizontally. This book works for students who have solid note-reading in treble clef and are ready to tackle sharps, flats, and basic harmonic thinking.

How to get the most out of it

  • Map out the hand positions before playing. G position and bass G position require spatial awareness, so have students name the notes visually before touching the keys.
  • Isolate the V7 chord resolution. Students often rush the tension, so play it slowly and listen for the pull of the seventh resolving downward.
  • Work upbeats as a rhythm concept separately from the melody. Clap the anacrusis pattern first, then add the notes.
  • Pay attention to accent placement. These aren't just dynamic marks; they shape phrasing and help students understand where emphasis lands in a measure.

How to use it

Assign this as the core method book during the second half of first-year study or the beginning of second-year study, depending on your student's pace. Pair the theory work with sight-reading drills at the same level, and use the solos as recital material once students feel secure with the new positions.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and playing in G position and bass G position
  • Identifying and playing sharps and flats
  • Understanding tonic and dominant harmonic functions
  • Building I and V7 chord progressions in C and G majors
  • Recognizing and interpreting upbeats in musical phrases
  • Responding to accent markings for dynamic shaping

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