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Alfred's Basic Piano Library Theory, Bk 1A (Alfred's Basic Piano Library, Bk 1A) Paperback – August 1, 1981

by Willard Palmer (Author), Morton Manus (Author), Amanda Vick Lethco (Author)
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Designed to coordinate page-by-page with the Lesson Books. Contains enjoyable games and quizzes that reinforce the principles presented in the Lesson Books. Students can increase their musical understanding while they are away from the keyboard.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alfred Music; 0 edition (August 1, 1981)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0882848135
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0882848136
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.25 x 11.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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    Morty Manus is president of Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc. When Morty joined the company, he had recently received a business degree from City College of New York. As a clarinetist and pianist, he saw the need for quality music education publications. Drawing upon his musical experiences, Morty oversaw the development of instructional publications for accordion, guitar, piano, and drums; performance music for band, orchestra, chorus, and music theory.

    Morty is the author and editor of numerous Alfred titles, including Alfred’s Basic Guitar Course, Alfred's Basic Piano Library, Alfred’s Adult Piano Course, and Essentials of Music Theory. In 2008, he received an honorary doctorate degree in music from the VanderCook College of Music in Chicago for “having made a significant contribution to the music education profession as evidenced by his outstanding creative achievements, scholarship and leadership.”

    Morty met his wife Iris when she was working for Alfred on Saturdays. Iris has worked on a full-time basis for Alfred since the late 1960s, and maintains the position of executive producer.

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Little Padawan
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginning players
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024
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Working well for my children who are taking lessons
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Ralph Guumba
5.0 out of 5 stars A great starter series. Alfred's has been used for 20 years of beginner pianists in my household
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My daughter is exploding with the step-by-step approach of Alfred's instruction books. The graphics are fun for a 1st grader. The concepts are well thought-out. The lessons allow for gradual, yet excellent progression in learning music theory and piano skills.
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Cody
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended from piano instructor
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2023
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My 5yr old is in piano lessons and this has been a great book to help with lessons.
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Amy C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series to teach your kids piano
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2013
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I LOVE Alfred's basic piano library. It takes kids from playing notes with finger numbers on them at first and makes an easy transition to the staff. I have used this series to teach my kids how to play, and I am amazed with the results, since I have taught myself too! The theory book teaches music notation which is used along side a lesson book, recital book and a technic book. It is very clear, and each book tells you when to introduce the next piece/pieces in each book based on where you are in the lesson book. Alfred's Basic a Piano Library has saved us loads of money in lessons. I am VERY happy!
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Amazann
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2017
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This is our second time ordering this book. Both my sons piano teacher recommended this book and it is a fantastic tool to teach basic theory to young ones. My first son started this book at 5 years old and my next at 6 1/2. If you are teaching your own children this would be an excellent resource. It coincides with the instruction books well.
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Momtographer
5.0 out of 5 stars Really great beginner book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2016
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These came highly recommended (theory and lessons books both) as the first books for an 8 year old by an excellent piano teacher! I have a background in music but not in piano so I am going to learn right along with my children with these! We are not trying to DIY piano lessons but didn't want to start a commitment like that unless there was true interest so we wanted to start with a beginner book and see. I really like these books and feel like even my 35 year old self will learn from these! I highly recommend!
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Trever Dyer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great instruction book
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2019
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This is a great introductory piano book for students of all ages. My 7 year old daughter has found it easy to use and very intuitive.
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Shooklady
4.0 out of 5 stars Good beginning music theory book for kids
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023
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This is a good beginning music theory book for kids, when used with the Lesson 1A book. My grandson did a little better with this book than the Lesson book, as he was more used to completing written exercises.
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Matthew Luk
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Canada on November 29, 2020
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Great theory book for beginners - very detailed and easy to read.
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SID PETER
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginers
Reviewed in India on December 8, 2020
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Step by step learning lessons, good for beginners.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2020
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Perfect
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leni
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product
Reviewed in Australia on March 11, 2020
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Great product for kids beginners music theory
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less information and only few pages
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