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Alfred's Basic Adult Theory Piano Book: Level One (2462) Paperback – August 1, 1984

by Willard A. Palmer (Author), Morton Manus (Author), Amanda Vick Lethco (Author)
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Every concept and principal introduced in the Lesson Books of Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course is reinforced in each of the correlated Theory Books. Important tips are included that make learning chord progressions even easier!
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alfred Music; Level One edition (August 1, 1984)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0882846353
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0882846354
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.25 x 12.25 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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Kenneth B Waldron
5.0 out of 5 stars Big help with my music Theory
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars Teenagers love it!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024
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We purchased this to help our teenagers during lessons. One teenager has never played the piano and the other two are familiar with notes but not “players”. So far, so good. It seems to be a well rounded lesson book. Looking forward to hearing the way the lesson book helps their piano playing growth
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5.0 out of 5 stars On time, condition as advertised. Recommended.
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On time, condition as advertised. Recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This theory book was recommended by my Piano Teacher
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This theory book was recommended by my Piano Teacher. I did lessons briefly as a child but have recently restarted lessons as an adult. This book works perfectly with the lesson book to reinforce concepts and provide more detail about the techniques and basics being taught.
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Poppa M
5.0 out of 5 stars Working Great for My Wife and Me
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2022
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My wife and I are learning piano for the first time and after trying a couple of other books we found the Alfred's series and are sticking with it. The information and lessons are pretty straight-forward and easy to understand and even though we've only been using this book for about 3 weeks now we are both making very good progress. I highly recommend this to any adult who wishes to start learning piano on their own.
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Barbra A Fontes
4.0 out of 5 stars I especially like the theory portions of the books because I leave ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2014
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At 70+ I started taking piano lessons and ordered Levels One, Two and Three of the Piano Theory books. I also ordered Levels One, Two and Three of the Adult All In One Course books. I especially like the theory portions of the books because I leave the books in my car so that they are always available. While I am waiting to pick up the grandchildren from school I do the theory exercises. The Theory books repeat a lot of what's in the Adult All In One Course Books. However the Theory books are left in my car and a write all my notes in them. The books have really helped me to advance in my lessons at a faster pace.
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Sharon Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars For the Pianist
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2022
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This is a must for any pianist that is eager to learn to play the piano. I'd highly recommend this as part of their music library.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Where I live the only teachers are 50 miles away and don't enjoy driving as much
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2016
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I am retired and am learning to play the piano all over again. Played a little 40 years ago. I always played by ear and decided to learn to sight read and learn some music theory because there is only so much you can learn by ear. Where I live the only teachers are 50 miles away and don't enjoy driving as much. There is a tremendous amount of free YouTube piano information but it got overwhelming and I had to plan a basic practice schedule. So it's finger exercises, sight reading, scales and chords..
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A chan
4.0 out of 5 stars beginner piano theory book
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This was just what I was looking for, my husband is learning piano and has the beginner book, but that one is structured more to teach you how to play. This one is more about reading the staff and understanding the notes, rests, time signature etc.
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