Wednesday, February 4, 2009

New Technique Book

My piano teacher bought me a new Technique Book yesterday...

"A Dozen A Day - Book One"
(Technical Exercises for the Piano to be done each day before practicing) Written by Edna-Mae Burnam. Instructional book for piano. 28 pages. Published by The Willis Music Company. (HL.413366)
ISBN 0877180318. With introductory text, illustrations, standard notation and fingerings. Technique. 9x12 inches.
Includes sixty exercises for the mid-elementary pianist.

The Dozen a Day books are universally recognized as one of the most remarkable technique series on the market for all ages! Each book in this series contains short warm-up exercises to be played at the beginning of each practice session, providing excellent day-to-day training for the student.

According to my piano teacher, Book One is for between Grade 2 to Grade 3. And the Mini Book is for kids who are still beginning. And the Preparatory Book is for Grade 1 to Grade 2. Tried the first few exercises, I think it is quite cute, with stick men and is a good workout for the fingers, and very focus on playing techniques.

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