Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Duet 1B

Editors: Gayle Kowalchyk and E. L. Lancaster ► Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Duet 1B includes motivational music that reinforces concepts introduced in Lesson 1B. These duets for one piano, four hands continue the strong pedagogical focus of the course while providing the enjoyment of playing with a friend or family member. Written by America’s leading pedagogical composers, these duets contain equally leveled parts for secondo and primo. Within each duet, melodic material is shared between the parts. Styles include ballad, blues, boogie, jazz, ragtime, and latin. Titles: Drum Circle (Dennis Alexander) * Gentle Breeze (Mike Springer) * Irish Festival (Carol Matz) * Little Latin Duo (Wynn-Anne Rossi) * The Metronome (Tom Gerou) * Red Robin Rag (Robert D. Vandall) * Scottish Shortbread (Martha Mier) * Switcheroo Boogie (Melody Bober). “Drum Circle,” “Red Robin Rag,” and “Switcheroo Boogie” are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections.