French Language Edition. This easy step-by-step method emphasizes correct
playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. Lesson Book Level
1A begins by teaching basic keyboard topography and fluent recognition of white
key names in relation to black keys. It focuses on simple rhythms and prepares
students for intervallic reading with entertaining songs that focus on "same,"
"stepping up" and "stepping down." It then introduces lines and space notes in
treble and bass clefs, melodic and harmonic intervals of 2nds, 3rds, 4ths and
5ths, and graduates to reading on the grand staff. It also introduces the flat
and sharp signs. This course is most effective when used