The Hymn Books contain the world's most famous hymns and are perfect for the student who enjoys playing sacred music. Duet parts are included in the first three levels. Titles: Abide with Me * Amazing Grace * Crown Him with Many Crowns * Faith of Our Fathers * Father, in Thy Mysterious Presence * For the Beauty of the Earth * Holy Bible, Book Divine * I Surrender All * Jesus, Lover of My Soul * Jesus Loves Me! * Oh, How I Love Jesus * Oh Worship the King * O Sotre Gud (Melody of How Great Thou Art") * Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow * Sun of My Soul * That Will Be Glory!"

The Repertoire Books contain attractive compositions from the 17th century to the present. The pieces have been organized in progressive order and meet the requirements of many piano festivals, auditions and competitions. The books may also be used as sight reading material or as a supplement to other method books. Titles: Bagatelle (Diabelli) * Blues in D (Palmer/Lethco) * Capriccio Allegro (Gossec) * Courtly Dance (Pleyel) * Distant Bells (Streabbog) * Etude (Gurlitt) * Etude in A Minor (Kohler) * Fanfare (Duncombe) * Folk Song (Bartok) * Follow the Leader (Gurlitt) * Friendly Conversation (Beyer) * Hungarian Folk Dance (Bartok) * In Hot Pursuit (Palmer/Lethco) * Minuet (D Minor & F Major) (L. Mozart) * Minuet in F Major (L. Mozart) * A Momentous Occasion (Palmer/Lethco) * Novelette (Harriet Hardy) * Prelude in G Major (Bach) * Song Without Words (Kohler) * Summer Song (Liadov) * Waltz in A Minor (Dubois) * Waltz in C Major (Diabelli) * The Wild Rider (Schumann).

This book begins with an extensive review of the chords and keys previously studied, using fresh and interesting material that will provide enjoyment as well as reinforcement. Particularly noteworthy is the systematic presentation of chords in all positions in both hands. Titles: America the Beautiful * Arkansas Traveler * The Battle Hymn of the Republic * Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair * Brahms Lullaby * Canon in D (Pachelbel) * Deep River * Down in the Valley * Farewell to Thee (Aloha Oe) * Fascination * A Festive Rondeau * Frankie and Johnnie * The Hokey-Pokey * The House of the Rising Sun * Introduction and Dance * La Cucaracha * La Donna E Mobile * La Raspa * Light and Blue * Loch Lomond * Lonesome Road * The Marriage of Figaro * Morning Has Broken * Musetta's Waltz * Musette * Night Song * Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen * Polyvetsian Dances * Pomp and Circumstance No. 1 * The Riddle * Rock-a My Soul * Roman Holiday * Sakura * Scherzo * Space Shuttle Blues * Swingin' Sevenths * Theme from Symphony No. 6 (Tchaikovsky) * Tumbalalaika * Village Dance * Waves of the Danube * When Johnny Comes Marching Home * You're in My Heart

Features easy words and piano arrangements for 26 favorite hymns and spirituals.

A piano course for beginners of all ages. Alfred's Basic Piano Library offers 4 complete beginning piano methods that use the same eclectic reading approach (with a focus on intervals). However, the grading, songs, illustrations, covers and names of the courses are all different.

The Recital Books congratulate students for a job well done by providing correlated repertoire to their Lesson Books that are based on concepts they've already learned. As a result, the pieces are quickly mastered. Included in Recital 1A are familiar favorites such as Lost My Partner" and "Tumbalalaika," and fun originals like "Charlie the Chimp!" and "My Secret Place."