Keith Snell

Beginning Piano Multi-Key Reading

Early exposure to playing in various keys promotes a strong foundation for fluent reading and an understanding of music theory. Beginning Piano Multi-Key Reading introduces elementary pianists to twelve Major five-finger positions and key signatures. These keys and positions are presented in groups of similar keyboard topography to facilitate learning and coordination. Warm-ups, etudes, and short pieces provide reading experiences all over the grand staff, helping students to avoid getting 'stuck' in the Middle C, C and G Major positions. Beginning Piano Multi-Key Reading may be used with Beginning Piano Repertoire, or any elementary piano course.