Robert Pace Approach to Piano Instruction - Catalog

This 4 book set of keyboard instruction books is packed with essential materials to facilitate learning to play the piano. A basic concept is first presented in the Music for Piano books, then given further applications on the same pages in the Creative Music, Theory Papers, and Finger Builders books. The abundance of materials in all books provides many “microcosms” of the components of music learning, which ultimately will lead to a lifetime of musical activity and enjoyment. The pieces found in the Recital Series are specifically designed to amplify those concepts presented in the Basic Series.

		Music for Piano - Book 1 Begins with diagrams of melodic patterns for either hand. Bass and Treble Clefs, traditional notation, and all major keys are introduced early, with black keys becoming the “braille” for developing good sightreading skills. Major and Minor Triads are introduced and used in I-V-I chord progressions. The main compositional styles from Baroque to Contemporary are presented in combination with Level I pieces in the Recital Series.

		Creative Music - Book 1 Sight-reading, transposition, and creative activities integrated with Music for Piano 1 materials.

		Theory Papers - Book 1 Theory exercises directly related to materials presented in Music for Piano Book 1.

		Finger Builders Book 1 Five-finger exercises and tetra-chord scales in all keys are preparation for “thumb-under” scales. Correlates with materials presented in Music for Piano Book 1.



		Music for Piano - Book 2 A balanced program of music of all periods, as main compositional styles. Introduces the IV chord and diminished triad.

		Creative Music Book 2 Sight-reading, transposition, and creative activities integrated with Music for Piano 2 materials.

		Theory Papers Book 2 Theory exercises directly related to materials presented in Music for Piano Book 2.

		Finger Builders Book 2 Expands on technique of Finger Builders Book 1. Includes “broken chord” exercises are preparation for arpeggios. Correlates with materials presented in Music for Piano Book 2.

		Music for Piano Book 3 Continuation of a balanced program of music of a broad variety of styles. Introduces the ii chord, augmented triads, and the whole tone scales. Musical terms such as diatonic, chromatic, pentatonic, 12 tone, bi-chordal, bi-tonal, quartal, and modal become meaningful parts of the students’ musical vocabulary.

		Creative Music Book 3 Sight-reading, transposition, and creative activities integrated with Music for Piano 3 materials.

		Theory Papers Book 3 Theory exercises directly related to materials presented in Music for Piano Book 3.

		Finger Builders Book 3 Presents 2 octave scales in major and minor in a variety of ways along with more “5-finger” exercises (both diatonic and chromatic). Expands on technique of Finger Builders Book 2. Correlates with materials presented in Music for Piano Book 3.

		Music for Piano Book 4 Rotates through an appealing selection of fourth year compositions in the Romantic, Contemporary, Classic, and Baroque styles.

		Creative Music Book 4 Sight-reading, transposition, and creative activities integrated with Music for Piano 4 materials.

		Theory Papers Book 4 Theory exercises directly related to materials presented in Music for Piano Book 4, including a brief analysis of each composition from Music for Piano Book 4.

		Finger Builders Book 4 Major and minor scales are extended to 4 octaves with scales being practiced also in “thirds.” Special “5-finger” and diminished seventh exercises help students achieve a more articulate “flow” in their performance, allowing them to play more musically.


		Music for Keyboard Book 1A Music for Keyboard Book 1A is first of a series of instruction books on learning to play any keyboard instrument - electronic or acoustic. Short compositions, with the necessary technique to play them, are organized to help structure practice sessions. This book is to be used with its companion book, Creative Keyboard Book 1A.

		Creative Keyboard - Book 1A Here students learn to think musically and to become "their own teacher" during daily practice. Provides theory, sightreading, and creative activities related to the materials of companion book Music for the Keyboard 1A.

		Music For Keyboard Book 1B A continuation of the repertoire and technique presented in Music for Keyboard Book 1A. This book is to be used with its companion book, Creative Keyboard Book 1A.

		Creative Keyboard Book 1B A continuation of the repertoire and technique presented in Music for Keyboard Book 1A. This book is to be used with its companion book, Creative Keyboard Book 1A.


		Music For Keyboard Book 2A A carefully sequenceprogression of early Level II repertoire and technique to provide a balance of musical styles and technique.

		Creative Keyboard - Book 2A Here the basic concepts for continued development of musical understanding and an introduction to major and minor diatonic chord progressions provide opportunities for students to develop their own musical ideas.