Piano for Life, Book 1 A Pathway to Playing the Piano for Fun

Composers:
Melody Bober, Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster

Introduction:
To consistently pursue any activity for life, it must produce results—and it has to be FUN! Whether it’s a student with a few years of experience who wants to play for enjoyment or an adult returning to piano after a long break, Piano for Life offers a flexible, motivational, and modern approach to achieving those musical goals.

This series is ideal for students who already have basic note-reading and rhythm-reading skills and are looking to advance in a way that connects with their musical interests and lifestyle. The content is engaging, the techniques are practical, and the learning path is enjoyable, making it a perfect choice for studios and self-study alike.

Why Choose Piano for Life:

1. FLEXIBLE modular design (six units) to adapt to every learner's pace

2. ENGAGING original pieces by Melody Bober to reinforce concepts

3. PRACTICAL writing activities for creative thinking and musical application

4. REWARDING sight-reading strategies for consistent growth

5. RELEVANT focus on chord symbols, lead sheets, and playing by ear

6. REAL-LIFE skills to explore pop, jazz, praise music, or even composition and production

About the Series:
The Piano for Life series is built for those who want to enjoy music for a lifetime, not necessarily for professional purposes. Many adults and teens find it difficult to resume their musical journey—this book makes that pathway clear, engaging, and attainable.

Song List:

• How to Use This Book

• Unit 1: Major Five-Finger Patterns and Chords (C, G, F)

• Unit 2: Minor Five-Finger Patterns and Chords (Cm, Gm, Fm)

• Unit 3: Intervals (2nds, 3rds, 4ths, 5ths)

• Unit 4: Intervals (6ths, 7ths, Octaves) and Major Scales (C and G)

• Unit 5: Accompaniment Styles in ¾ Time and the F Major Scale

• Unit 6: Minor White-Key Chords (Am, Dm, Em) and Leger Lines

• Supplementary Repertoire: More Fun for Life

Book Details
Publisher: Neil A. Kjos Music Company
Series: Piano for Life, A Pathway to Playing the Piano for Fun
Instrumentation: Piano
Language: English
Product Format: Music Book
Level: Elementary to Late Elementary
Publisher’s Item Number: WP651
ISBN 10: 0849764289
ISBN 13: 9780849764288
Copyright Year: 2025
Publication Date: 02/10/2025
Pages: 56
Binding: Stapled

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樂活鋼琴 第一冊 輕鬆彈鋼琴・開啟快樂音樂路

作曲者：

Melody Bober、Gayle Kowalchyk、E. L. Lancaster

簡介：
要讓鋼琴成為終身的興趣，不僅要有效率，更要有樂趣！無論是已有基礎、希望純粹享受彈奏的學生，或是希望重新拾起鋼琴的成人，《Piano for Life 鋼琴生活系列》都是一條兼具靈活性與成就感的學習途徑。

本書適合已具備基本讀譜與節奏能力的學習者，內容豐富實用，並搭配多元音樂風格與創意活動，引導學生建立自信，養成長久享受音樂的能力。

六大特色：

1. 靈活進度設計：六大單元模組，依學生需求彈性調整

2. 原創樂曲練習：由 Melody Bober 精心創作，結合理論與音樂性

3. 實用書寫活動：強化創作思維與樂理應用

4. 系統性視奏練習：循序漸進提升視奏能力

5. 真實音樂應用：學習和弦符號、樂譜簡譜彈奏與聽音模仿

6. 現代音樂導向：可進一步探索流行、爵士、敬拜音樂，甚至創作與製作

系列理念：
本系列專為希望將鋼琴當作終身樂趣的學習者設計，而非以成為專業音樂家為目標的課程。非常適合曾經學過鋼琴的青少年與成人再次回歸音樂的旅程。

目錄（曲目）：

• 如何使用本書

• 單元一： 大調五指音型與和弦（C大調、G大調、F大調）

• 單元二： 小調五指音型與和弦（Cm、Gm、Fm）

• 單元三： 音程練習（2度、3度、4度、5度）

• 單元四： 音程練習（6度、7度、8度）與大調音階（C大調與G大調）

• 單元五： 伴奏風格（¾ 拍）與F大調音階

• 單元六： 白鍵小調和弦（Am、Dm、Em）與加線音符

• 補充曲集： 鋼琴生活更多樂趣練習

書籍詳細資料
出版社：Neil A. Kjos Music Company
系列：Piano for Life（鋼琴生活系列）
樂器別：鋼琴
語言：英文
產品屬性：音樂教本（技巧與樂理並重）
難易程度：初級至初級後期
出版社貨號：WP651
ISBN 10：0849764289
ISBN 13：9780849764288
版權年份：2025年
出版日期：2025年2月10日
頁數：56
裝訂方式：騎馬釘裝訂

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