Melody Bober - Pentascale Pro Book 1

Melody Bober Pentascale Pro Book 1 PDF. An Introduction to Major and Minor 5-Finger Patterns. Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster and Melody Bober. These first books in Lesson Enhancement Series introduce students to all major and minor five finger patterns in all 12 keys. The pentascales are divided into similar groups to promote ease in learning. Book 1 includes the Group 1 Keys (C, G, F major and minor) and the Group 2 Keys (D, A, E major and minor). Book 2 includes the Group 3 Keys (D-flat, A-flat, E-flat major and minor) and the Group 4 Keys (B-flat, B, G-flat or F-sharp major and minor). In each book, technical exercises are provided in each key with an interesting teacher accompaniment. A short solo is included for each key, in addition to an optional teacher duet accompaniment. Two or three of these solos can be grouped together for variety in performance.
The book is laid out so that the student can practice (and get comfortable with) the 5 finger position before applying it to a song. The songs are easy enough for elementary students to learn in 1 week or less, as both hands are playing in unison. The difference between each major and minor hand position is clearly explained so that the student understands how to change from one to the other. This book is good for elementary piano students who are intimidated by playing on the black keys.

Contents:

• Pentascale Basics
• Group 1 Major Pentascales and Chords (C, G and F)
• Group 1 Minor Pentascales and Chords (C, G and F)
• C Major and Minor
• G Major and Minor
• F Major and Minor
• Group 2 Major Pentascales and Chords (D, A and E)
• Group 2 Minor Pentascales and Chords (D, A and E)
• D Major and Minor
• A Major and Minor
• E Major and Minor
• Pentascale Review

Format: PDF, 45 pages