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 4 includes all 11 units in Books 4a-4c and covers: Major and Minor Scales in Chromatic Cycle, Russian-Style Arpeggio Chain, Broken 3rds, 5ths, 6ths, and Octaves, Non-Legato Double Note Scales, Four-Note Diatonic Triads, Five-Note Seventh Chords, Double-Note Trills and Turns, Diatonic Scales in Legato 3rds, Chromatic Scales in Major and Minor Legato 3rds, Arpeggios and Broken Chords in Octaves, and Diatonic/Chromatic Scales in Legato Sixths. 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 are also checklists included at the end of the book so students can track progress and set tempo related goals.
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