Alfred's Basic Piano Library - Lesson Book, Level 5

Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book 5 is an easy step-by-step method that emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. This level introduces ornaments, arpeggios, and new keys, along with classical forms like minuets and sonatinas, making it ideal for students advancing into more sophisticated repertoire.

Product Overview

Lesson Book 5 introduces the ornaments long appoggiatura, short appoggiatura, trill, and mordent, expanding students' expressive vocabulary at the keyboard. Students also learn arpeggios, the A Major scale, and the keys of B minor and C minor, building technical and harmonic range. The book introduces students to playing minuets, sonatinas, preludes, and arias, exposing them to classical forms and repertoire styles. Supplementary material is carefully coordinated page-for-page with the Lesson Book at each level, with Level 5 supplements spanning Classic Themes, Ear Training, Recital, Repertoire, Theory, and Top Hits! Solo. Repertoire includes pieces such as "Aria from 'The Marriage of Figaro'" (Mozart), "Prelude in C Major" (Bach), "Scene from 'Swan Lake'" (Tchaikovsky), "Sonatina, Op. 36, No. 1, 1st Mvmt." (Clementi), and "Loch Lomond," among many others.

Ideal For

• Piano students continuing from Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book 4
• Teachers seeking a step-by-step method with classical repertoire and coordinated supplements
• Students ready to learn ornaments, arpeggios, and new key signatures
• Learners ready to explore minuets, sonatinas, preludes, and arias

Key Features

Step-by-Step Method
An easy, sequential approach emphasizes correct playing habits as students continue developing their skills.

Ornament Study
Introduces long appoggiatura, short appoggiatura, trill, and mordent, building expressive playing technique.

Arpeggios and New Keys
Adds arpeggios along with the A Major scale and the keys of B minor and C minor to students' technical foundation.

Classical Forms Introduction
Introduces minuets, sonatinas, preludes, and arias, giving students early exposure to classical repertoire structures.

Coordinated Supplements
Supplementary books are coordinated page-for-page with the Lesson Book, covering ear training, theory, recital repertoire, and more.

BP B2.7