Lets Begin

A wonderful new primer to Leila Fletcher Piano Course Book 1, it's also very effective for 'Music Lessons Have Begun' or other piano courses.

The study of music should be a delightful experience.  This primer continues in the Leila Fletcher tradition of, fostering the ability to read music fluently and intrepret it artistically, the establishment of a sound and comprehensive piano technique, the nurturing of the creative musical talent as well as establishing a lasting appreciation of music.  It has been written to answer the demand for a non-staff edition for young students, later in the publication the staff is introduced allowing the student to move seamlessly to book 1.

56 pages, $ 7.95 #LF 040.

Book One

For the beginner.  Sixty four pages, graded so that progress is almost automatic.  Interest catching pieces from the very beginning.  Duet parts supplied for 19 pieces and for 3 rote pieces that broaden the pupils musical experience and add interest to the early grade recital.

This new edition continues to offer the same sound pedagogical approach but with edited fingerings to reduce dependency on fingering numbers, many illustrations have also been modernized.

In Book One, a pull-out Keyboard Chart is included and is designed so it will always be placed in correct position on the keyboard.

This book is now available with a sensational CD that includes all of the tunes in the book recorded twice.  First with predominant piano track and second with orchestral accompaniments and faded piano.

Click the CD to listen to audio examples

LF001 Book only $9.50 US
LF201 Book & CD pack $11.95 US
LF100 CD only $8.95 US

Book Two

A wealth of tuneful 5 finger position pieces ensures good playing habits and sound, steady progress.  Duets and duet parts are included for Ensemble playing.

This new edition continues to offer the same sound pedagogical approach but with edited fingerings to reduce dependency on fingering numbers, many illustrations have also been modernized.

Ten very easy studies with Key charts provide for Transposition at the Keyboard.  These Studies are presented in an easy, enjoyable and practicable manner.  Scales, chords, damper pedal. interest to the early grade recital.

Click the CD to listen to audio examples

LF002 Book only $9.50 US
LF202 Book & CD pack $11.95 US
LF200 CD only $9.95 US

Book Three

Contains an abundance of increasingly attractive pieces.  Requires a very gradual progress in musicianship.  Each new technical point is applied and mastered in musical examples that hold the student's interest.  Many fine recital numbers.  Transposition studies continue in Major keys and are begun in Minor.

Listen to the music:

Skaters Waltz

Kum Ba Ya

Folk Dance

Marching Along

Top o'The Morning

LF003 Book only $12.95 US
LF203 Book and CD pack $14.95

Book Four

Leads smoothly into Book Five (Grade 2).  The musical examples are somewhat longer and more varied and include original piano solos. Arrangements of favorite pieces and easy selections from the Masters.  Many new teaching procedures for simpler, better instruction.  Scales, Charts, Transposition studies and more.

Fresh new expanded edition now with 30% more repertoire.

Listen to the music:

Sailors Hornpipe

Faith of Our Fathers

Mexican Hat Dance

Spinning Song

The Happy Farmer

LF004 Book only $13.95 US
LF204 Book & 2CD's  pack $16.95

Book Five (New 80 page edition)

For style and interpretation.  For the pupil's musical enrichment.  Presents a large variety of effective numbers suitable for Recital use.  Transposition (Keyboard Harmony), cadences, preparation for Octave playing etc.

Listen to the music:

Rondo A Capriccio

Washington Post March

Waltz In Thirds

Album Leaf

William Tell

Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring

Sun Flower Slow Drag

LF005 Book only $13.95 US
LF205 Book & 2 CD's pack $16.95

Book Six (100 page expanded edition)

Builds musicianship through the use of choice selections from the Masters and from the Modern Classics.  Superbly playable arrangements of playable pieces.  Technical explanations, bigraphical sketches etc.

Listen to the music:

He's Got The Whole World

Chop Sticks

Humoresque

Peter Piper

Bumble Boogie

The Harp

Tarantella

LF006 Book only $16.95
LF206 Book & 2 CD's pack $19.95