ShowTime Piano: Music from China, Level 2A

From the Publisher

ShowTime Piano Music from China is an exciting exploration of rhythmic dances, serene folk melodies, and original Chinese selections. The book is arranged for the elementary pianist and correlates with Level 2A in the Piano Adventures method. At this level, five-finger melodies with simple harmonies reinforce tonalities and intervals, and teacher duets offer inspiration and support. Students meet LeLe the musical panda, a furry friend who asks discovery questions to guide understanding. Creatively, a duet improvisation and a composition activity introduce the Chinese sound. Unique at each level of the series is a picture tour of China, a visual snapshot of history and culture. Songs include: Counting Toads · Crescent Moon · Foot Sloggers Tune · The Game · Nine Lotus Lantern · Rainy Day · The Toy.

Approved Exam Music

Recommended for the following exam grade(s):

ABRSM Piano (2023 to 2024)
Grades: Initial

Contents

• A Picture Tour of China
• The Sound of China
  • The C Pentatonic Scale
  • Creating with the C Pentatonic Scale
  • Duet Improvisation Activity
• The Toy (Li Chongguang)
• The Game (Li Chongguang)
• Crescent Moon (Jiangsu Folk Song)
• Counting Toads (Sichuan Folk Song)
• Rainy Day (Guangdong Folk Song)
• Nine Lotus Lantern (Henan Folk Song)
• The Foot Sloggers Tune (Shaanxi Folk Song)
• The Composer Is You!
  • Guided Student Composition
• Dictionary Puzzle
• Music Dictionary

Item Details

Instrumentation

• Part 1: Piano