: Focuses on playing in C Major with no sharps or flats, emphasizing dotted rhythms and changing hand positions on repeated notes for better phrasing.
The repertoire in this level is curated to reinforce these new skills through familiar and engaging tunes: Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Lesson Book/Level 2
Level 2 is designed to expand a student’s technical reach and rhythmic understanding. Key concepts introduced include: : Focuses on playing in C Major with
: Teaches students how to expand their hand out of a fixed five-finger position, specifically stretching the thumb and little finger. : Great for practicing octaves and the "8va"
: Great for practicing octaves and the "8va" repeat, which requires quickly finding a new position an octave higher. Essential Tips for Success
Mastering the Keys: A Guide to Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 2
: Greater emphasis on crossing fingers (like two over one) and early scalework . Chords : Introduction to primary chords ( IVcap I cap V ) and the difference between blocked and broken chords . Key Songs & Lessons