Essential Piano Technique Primer A: Hop, skip and jump

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Winner of Education Publication of the Year at the Presto Music Awards 2023

Penelope Roskell, author of the award-winning book The Complete Pianist, is recognized as one of the world's leading exponents of a natural and healthy piano technique. Her series Essential Piano Technique draws on the principles of The Complete Pianist to develop a strong foundation of healthy technique, helping young pianists to progress rapidly and confidently through the early stages of piano playing.
Can be used by beginner pianists alongside existing tutor books to enhance the teaching of good techniqueIncludes detailed notes for teachers, giving learning objectives and teaching tipsLinks to free videos show technique in practiceFun activities, illustrations and imaginative original music throughoutTeacher accompaniment duets provide a rich musical experience
Penelope Roskell is a Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, London. She is a world-leader in the field of healthy piano playing, and Piano Adviser to the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine. Her award-winning book, The Complete Pianist, is the leading book on healthy piano technique. As a soloist she has performed in major concert halls in more than thirty countries.

Books in the series include:

Primer A: from the first lesson to legato and staccato

Primer B: from dynamics to scales and broken chords

Level 1: from hands-together to Grade 1