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The Foundation Pianist, Book 1: Piano Book

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The Foundation Pianist, Book 1: Piano Book

The Foundation Pianist, Book 1: Piano Book

A Technical and Musical Curriculum for Pianists at Post Grade 1 Level

By Karen Marshall and David Blackwell

Grade: 1

Item: 12-0571540651
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The Foundation Pianist, Book 1 is a book for students beyond the beginner stage who want to develop a technical and musical foundation to help them progress on to intermediate levels. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, the book includes daily exercises, sight-reading, repertoire, and musical time travel. This series includes two books that not only develop students' technique, reading, theory, and musicianship, but also provide an invaluable insight into the world of classical music, from madrigals to symphonies and operas to concertos.

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Series: Faber Edition: Piano Trainer Series
Publisher: Faber Music
ISBN10: 0-571-54065-1
ISBN13: 978-0-571-54065-5
UPC: 9780571540655
SKU: 12-0571540651

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Why we love this

This book refuses to separate technique from musicianship. Rather than drilling scales in isolation, students encounter technique embedded in real repertoire and historical context, making the work feel purposeful and connected to actual music-making.

What to expect

A guided journey through classical music's landscape. The book balances structure with discovery, offering the scaffolding students need while opening windows onto the world of madrigals, symphonies, and concertos.

Who it's for

Post-beginner pianists ready to deepen their technical foundation and musical understanding. This book works well for private studio students transitioning from foundational materials into more substantial repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

  • Treat the daily exercises as warm-up rituals before tackling repertoire, not as separate obligations. A focused five-minute session builds muscle memory without fatigue.
  • Use the sight-reading selections regularly and at varying tempos. Consistency matters more than speed at this stage.
  • Explore the repertoire selections across multiple days, returning to passages that feel unstable rather than moving forward too quickly.

How to use it

Assign this as core material in private lessons over an academic year, rotating between daily exercises, sight-reading work, and repertoire study. The historical and musical context woven throughout supports broader music appreciation goals.

Skills your students will build

  • Technical facility through daily, purposeful exercises
  • Sight-reading fluency at an early-intermediate level
  • Historical awareness of classical music genres and forms
  • Musical interpretation and phrasing within repertoire pieces
  • Score literacy across varied classical styles

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