Alfred’s Basic Piano Library – Lesson Book Level 4

Series: Alfred’s Basic Piano Library (ABP / ABPL)
Level: 4
Catalogue No.: 00-2110
Authors: Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus & Amanda Vick Lethco

Alfred’s Basic Piano Library – Lesson Book Level 4 continues Alfred’s proven step-by-step piano method, helping students advance their technical ability, note reading, and musical expression. Building on the skills developed in Level 3, this book introduces more advanced rhythmic patterns, harmonic concepts, scales, and repertoire while continuing to emphasize correct playing habits and intervallic note reading.

The carefully graded lessons include a wide variety of classical, folk, and contemporary pieces that reinforce each new concept as it is introduced. Coordinated supplementary books are available to provide additional theory, technique, ear training, sight reading, and performance opportunities.

Features
Continues the progressive Alfred’s Basic Piano Library curriculum
Emphasizes intervallic note reading and solid playing technique
Introduces more advanced rhythm, harmony, and keyboard skills
Features a diverse collection of classical, folk, and original repertoire
Ideal for private lessons, classroom instruction, and home study
Fully coordinated with Alfred’s Level 4 supplementary books
Topics Covered
Tarantellas
Eighth-note triplets
Arpeggiated chords
First and second inversion triads in C
Triads in all positions
Major scales in parallel motion
Two-part writing
Seventh chords and their inversions
E harmonic minor scale in contrary motion
Primary chords in E minor
Sixteenth notes
Dotted eighth-note rhythms
Primary chords in B-flat Major and G minor
Repeated-note warm-ups
Harmonic minor scales in parallel motion
Selected Repertoire
America the Beautiful
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
Black Forest Polka
Calypso Holiday!
Comedians’ Dance (Kabalevsky)
Farewell to Thee (Aloha Oe)
Gypsy Dance
Haunted House
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
The Hokey-Pokey
The House of the Rising Sun
Musette (J.S. Bach)
Olympic Procession
Pomp and Circumstance No. 1 (Elgar)
Prelude in A Minor
Space Shuttle Blues
Swingin’ Sevenths
Tarantella
Waltz in G Minor
Waves of the Danube
Product Details
Title: Alfred’s Basic Piano Library – Lesson Book 4
Series: Alfred’s Basic Piano Library
Level: 4
Format: Softcover Piano Book
Instrument: Piano
Pages: 48
Publisher: Alfred Music
Authors: Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus & Amanda Vick Lethco
Catalogue No.: 00-2110