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BKT1 - Basics of Keyboard Theory - Level 1

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Intended as a supplement to private or group lessons, Basics of Keyboard Theory, Level 1 presents basic theory concepts to the beginning music student. This level is to be used with the student who has had approximately one to two years of music lessons, and knows the following: 1. The Names of the treble and bass clef notes, sharps, flats, and naturals. 2. Rhythms in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 time, including values of eighth, quarter, half, dotted half, and whole. 3. The names of the piano keys. 4. Is playing piano literature at the level of the easiest Haydn German Dances, or the easier pieces of Kabalevsky's Opus 39. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Julie Johnson Music; 5th edition (March 1, 2007)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 77 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1891757016


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 13


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.3 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12 x 9 x 0.15 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #37,271 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #148 in Piano Songbooks


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Customer Reviews: 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 361 ratings


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  • Great Introduction to Music Theory!
I've been teaching piano lessons for 5+ years now, and these are the best books I've found to help introduce music theory concepts to students (notes, scales, key signature, time signatures, terminology, etc.). This is great for any musician or singer, not just pianists. The books are thorough, engaging, and have a lot of activities to ensure students understand the concepts. I like to sit down with students and walk through the lessons with them. This is technically the second level of this series (the first is Level "Preparatory"), but I think most students would be fine to start here instead, since a lot of this book is as introductory as the Prep level. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023 by Kat

  • Useful for learning basic theory
I am a beginning piano student and these books were recommended to me by one of my teachers. If you are interested in learning music theory and are self-motivated. I'd highly encourage you to look into these. The books have various chapters on different topics, review sections and a review test at the end of each book. This level one book covers the following: Letter Names of Notes, Sharps, Flats and Naturals, Half Steps and Whole Steps, Intervals, Major Key Signatures C, G, D, and F, Major Scales: C, G, D, and F, C, G, and F Major and minor Five FInger Patterns and Triads, D, A, D and B flat Major and minor Five Finger Pattern and Triads, Triads of the Scale, Primary Triads, Time Signatures, Signs and Terms, Motif and Repetition. I only wish it also came with a subscription to an online theory program! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2016 by Amazon Customer

  • The best of all piano theory
This set of books is the best of any I have come across for my piano students. If they do at least through Book 5, they can get into and pass the first year of college theory. If they do at least book 7, they can challenge the first year of college theory! Expensive, but worth the money for them to truly understand theory if they are a serious student of keyboard music or wish to be a music major on the college level. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2018 by C. Phillips

  • nice
nice
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024 by Lisa

  • Good learning helps
It’s really helpful for my kid to learning piano!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2022 by Johnson

  • Great for basics. Easy to follow.
I am a new student to piano playing. This book is great for learning the basics of keyboard theory (as the title suggests) and was recommended as a supplement to me by my piano teacher. It is fairly easy to follow. The only drawback is that there are no answers sheets, so if you are trying to do this on your own, you can not tell if you are correct or not. Luckily, I have my piano teacher to review my work. It's a nice little inexpensive way to learn a little about music. I had no issues with packaging/shipping/delivery. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2016 by Enjeeosee

  • Great for ages 10+
This book is written very clearly with no fancy drawings or "clutter" on the pages. Font is big so the students can write with plenty of room on the music staff. I would recommend the theory for ages 10 and up due to the fact that it is very "plain" but goes set by set easily.
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2016 by MusicLady

  • Fast delivery
Ordered for my students. Arrived quickly and in good shape!
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2022 by Stefanie Li

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