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Ultimate Beginner Series Mega Pak: Keyboard Basics (Revised Edition): Keyboard/Piano Book & Online Video/Audio

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Ultimate Beginner Series Mega Pak: Keyboard Basics (Revised Edition): Keyboard/Piano Book & Online Video/Audio

By Debbie Cavalier and Larry Steelman

Item: 00-DVD3000R

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The Ultimate Beginner Series has helped thousands of aspiring musicians take their first steps towards experiencing the fun of playing music. This book, video, and audio package will guide you through everything you need to know to start playing keyboard. Topics include chords and arpeggios, major and minor scales, playing melodies by ear, improvisation, playing the blues, and more. The video includes lessons that clearly cover all the topics taught in the book.

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Series: The Ultimate Beginner Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 40
ISBN10: 0-7390-8206-X
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-8206-5
UPC: 038081422619
SKU: 00-DVD3000R

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About the Author: Debbie Cavalier

Debbie Cavalier is a keyboard instructor and curriculum developer with extensive experience teaching beginners. Her approach prioritizes building confidence through accessible content that connects foundational technique to real musical application.

Why we love this

This package removes the guesswork from teaching keyboard beginners. The integration of video demonstrations with written instruction and recorded audio means students can learn at their own pace while you focus on individual feedback and musicality. Many piano books stop at notation; this one builds toward improvisation and ear training from the start.

What to expect

Inviting and comprehensive. The progression moves steadily from basic mechanics through foundational theory to real musical application, so students feel capable from the first lesson while building toward genuine musicianship.

Who it's for

This is designed for absolute beginners stepping up to keyboard or piano for the first time, whether in private lessons, group classes, or self-directed learning. The combination of book, video, and audio makes it accessible for students who learn best through multiple modalities and need clear visual and aural examples alongside written explanations.

How to get the most out of it

  • Start with the recorded audio to hear how each exercise and example should sound before attempting it yourself.
  • Work through the major and minor scales using the accompanying audio as a reference for tempo and intonation consistency.
  • Pause the video lessons frequently to practice the concepts shown, then replay sections as needed to clarify hand position or fingering.
  • Use the blues and improvisation lessons to experiment freely rather than treating them as material to memorize exactly.

How to use it

Use this as the core text for beginner piano or keyboard students in group settings or private instruction during the first year of study. The self-contained video and audio components make it ideal for students who need supplemental practice between lessons or who work independently outside of class.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading treble clef notation on the keyboard
  • Hand position, posture, and basic technique
  • Major and minor scales with proper fingering
  • Chord construction and basic arpeggios
  • Playing melodies by ear
  • Blues progressions and improvisation
  • Basic music theory integrated with keyboard application

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