Vivace Piano Course Book 1
From lesson 1 to grade 1! Designed for teenager and mature beginners, this course takes you on an adventure through 5 levels mastering note reading, rests, symbols and chords along the way. Writing and drawing activities will consolidate your learning and technical challenges will give you bonus skill points. 28 of the songs have accompaniments so your teacher can jam along with you or you.
This piano book is uniquely colourful, using artistry to inspire musicality, making this book a fusion of learning the traditional art of piano playing but in a thoroughly rejuvenated and cutting-edge way.
Vivace Piano Course Book 2
Developing your skills from grade 1 to grade 2, Quin will take you on another world tour taking inspiration from the Arctic, Route 66 in America, the International Space Station and many more.
With new notes, key signatures and tempos to explore you will become confident at reading ledger lines, playing offbeat rhythms and identifying songs in the keys of D major, F major, G major, C major, A minor, D minor and E minor.
You will also have a go at your first mash up! So buckle up and get ready for your second Vivace adventure.
Vivace Piano Exercises Book 1
Ideal for beginners to grade 1, this is the perfect supplement to the Course Book to develop fast and agile finger work. There are 64 energising workouts that will help you master rhythms, articulations, moving your hand positions and boosting your co-ordination. Download the free app ‘Loopz – Best Drum Loops!’ from Google Play Store and play each exercise to the drumbeat given at the top. Not only will the drumbeats make your training so much more fun, but you will also improve and perfect your timing. Use the advisable tempo ranges given at the bottom of the page to adjust the tempo of the drumbeats. Find a slow and steady beat to begin then gradually build up to a fast and energetic tempo.
Vivace Piano Exercises Book 2
Following on from Book 1, Book 2 works from grade 1 to grade 2 standard, introducing major and minor chords. While incorporating dynamics, articulation and a variety of catchy rhythms, you will become highly proficient at reading, playing and knowing chords. As with Book 1, download the free app ‘Loopz – Best Drum Loops!’ from Google Play Store and play each exercise to the drumbeat specified at the top.
Incorporate these exercises into your daily practise schedule and you’ll feel your hands becoming stronger and your timing become impeccable!