Poco Piano for Young Children, Book 2 continues the engaging journey into music for young learners, building on the foundational skills developed in Book 1. Here’s what this delightful book has to offer:
New Note Mastery: Children will master three new notes in each hand, extending their range from “Low C” to “High C.” This progression allows for greater musical expression and a more varied repertoire.
Hand Position Changes: The book introduces changes of hand position within tunes, helping children develop flexibility and comfort on the keyboard as they learn to navigate different musical phrases.
Quavers and Rhythmic Variety: Quavers are introduced across all the time signatures covered in Book 1, enhancing rhythmic understanding and encouraging a broader sense of timing in music.
Exploring Sharps and Flats: While sharps and flats are included to enrich musical vocabulary, the concepts of keys, key signatures, scales, and triads are not yet introduced, keeping the focus on basic note reading and performance.
Dynamic Markings: Dynamic markings transition to Italian terms, adding a layer of musical language while maintaining the simplicity of tempo indications in English.
Poco Piano for Young Children, Book 2 is an excellent continuation for young musicians, promoting confidence and skill development as they explore a wider range of notes and musical concepts. This book lays the groundwork for future musical adventures, fostering a lifelong love of playing the piano!
