Music Moves for Piano: Keyboard Games, Book A : Keyboard Games for Beginners - Book A

Playful Piano Learning for Beginners – Fostering Musicality and Creativity

Keyboard Games Book A is the first volume in the acclaimed Music Moves for Piano series, developed by Marilyn Lowe in collaboration with Edwin E. Gordon. Designed for children aged 4 and up, this book offers a playful and creative approach to piano instruction, emphasizing musical understanding and enjoyment.

Key Features:

• Audiation-Based Learning: Students develop the ability to "think music" through singing, rhythm, and movement, enhancing their musical comprehension.

• Engaging Activities: A combination of singing, clapping, movement, and improvisation makes learning fun and interactive.

• Creative Expression: Encourages students to improvise and create their own musical stories, fostering creativity.

• Holistic Approach: Focuses on the whole body and keyboard to develop natural playing technique and musicality.

Contents:

The book includes 34 short piano pieces and songs, such as:

1. The Woodpecker

2. The Apple and the Worm

3. Silly Silly

4. London Bridge

5. Donkey Ride

6. The Jack O’ Lantern

7. Jumping Beans

8. Floating Clouds

9. Looby Lou

10. The Turtle. The Rabbit.

11. Climbing the Mountain

12. Circles

13. Old MacDonald

14. The Waterfall

15. Snowflakes

16. Row, Row, Row Your Boat

17. Bike Ride

18. The Race Car

19. If You’re Happy and You Know It

20. Stuck

21. The Green Caterpillar

22. T-Rex

23. The Merry-Go-Round

24. The Farmer in the Dell

25. The Whale Shark

26. Holiday Bells

27. Raindrops

28. Turkey Gobbler

29. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

30. Original Composition

These pieces are designed to introduce children to various rhythms and tones in a playful manner while developing their technical skills.

Target Audience:

• Children aged 4 and up

• Beginners with no prior piano experience

• Music educators and parents seeking a creative and engaging approach to piano instruction