Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Lesson Book 6

Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Lesson Book 6 is a progressive piano method book by Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus and Amanda Vick Lethco. Designed for students continuing through Alfred's Basic Piano Library, this 64-page book develops piano technique, music reading, rhythmic understanding and musical expression through structured lessons and varied repertoire.

The Level 6 curriculum introduces advanced musical concepts, including diminished and augmented triads, seventh chords, additional major and minor keys, and more complex rhythmic patterns. A daily scale routine and a dictionary of musical terms provide additional support for students developing their piano skills.

Develop Advanced Chord and Harmonic Knowledge

Lesson Book 6 reviews major and minor triads while introducing diminished and augmented triads and the diminished seventh chord. These concepts help students expand their understanding of harmony and develop greater familiarity with different chord structures.

The book also explores the keys of F-sharp minor and C-sharp minor, along with the E major and A-flat major scales, building on the technical and theoretical foundations established in earlier levels.

Improve Rhythm and Pedalling Technique

The lessons introduce thirty-second notes and dotted sixteenth notes, providing opportunities to practise more complex rhythmic patterns.

A specialised pedalling technique is also covered, helping students develop greater control over sustained notes, phrasing and musical expression.

Classical and Contemporary Piano Repertoire

Lesson Book 6 includes a varied selection of piano pieces, including Für Elise by Beethoven, Solfeggio by C. P. E. Bach, Shenandoah, Hungarian Dance and variations on Pachelbel's Canon in D.

The collection combines classical works, traditional melodies and contemporary-style arrangements to support the development of technique, interpretation and musical confidence.

Structured Practice and Musical Development

The book includes a daily scale routine to reinforce technical skills and a dictionary of musical terms to support music reading and interpretation.

As part of Alfred's Basic Piano Library, Lesson Book 6 can be used alongside the corresponding Level 6 Theory, Recital and Ear Training books for additional practice and reinforcement.

NOTE: This product contains the Level 6 Lesson Book only. The corresponding Theory, Recital, Ear Training and other supplementary books are sold separately.

Features

• Level 6 piano lesson book

• Part of Alfred's Basic Piano Library

• Written by Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus and Amanda Vick Lethco

• Progressive lessons for developing piano technique and music reading

• Review of major and minor triads

• Introduction to diminished and augmented triads

• Study of the diminished seventh chord

• Covers F-sharp minor and C-sharp minor keys

• Includes E major and A-flat major scales

• Introduces thirty-second notes and dotted sixteenth notes

• Specialised pedalling technique

• Daily scale practice routine

• Dictionary of musical terms

• Classical, traditional and contemporary-style piano repertoire

• 64-page printed piano book

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