Elements of Piano Technique and Applied Theory is a 12-book comprehensive series (Volumes: 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c, 4a, 4b, 4c) that covers 44 different elements and spans Late Elementary to Advanced levels. The Complete Book 2 includes all 11 units in Books 2a-2c and covers: Major and Minor Two-Octave Scales/Arpeggios, One-Octave and Two-Octave Chromatic Scales (Parallel and Contrary Motion), Trills, Voicing, Leaps, Major and Minor Contrary Motion Two-Octave Scales/Arpeggios, Major and Minor Arpeggios in 1st & 2nd Inversions, Major and Minor Primary Chord Cadences in 1st & 2nd Inversions, and Augmented & Diminished Chords/Arpeggios. It can be used as a supplement to any curriculum or in conjunction with any method book series. Each unit contains theoretical discussions of each element, so students understand what they are practicing. Most importantly, in all units there are 5-10 different preparatory exercises which help a student understand how to practice each element. There is also a checklists included at the end of the book so students can track progress and set tempo related goals.
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