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The Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Lesson Book 2 combines solid pedagogy, exceptional music, and a fresh approach to creativity. Book 2 opens with a new 'My Own Song' improvisation on CDEFG. Unit 1 introduces phrasing and legato touch, and also presents harmonic 2nds and 3rds with staccato touch. The following two units are dedicated to the introduction of 4ths and 5ths. Also in Unit 3, sharps are introduced in a diatonic setting starting on D, and flats are introduced as blues notes. Most pieces in the second half of Book 2 coordinate hands playing together. This book works very well for transfer students. The Lesson Books are also available with an instrumental accompaniment CD which includes two tracks per piece, one at a practice tempo with the piano solo and one at a performance tempo without the piano solo. Written by: Barbara Kreader, Fred Kern, Mona Rejino, Phillip Keveren

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