Book 2 opens with a new My Own Song improvisation on CDEFG. Unit 1 introduces phrasing and legato touch, and also presents harmonic 2nds and 3rds with staccato touch. The following two units are dedicated to the introduction of 4ths and 5ths. Also in Unit 3, sharps are introduced in a diatonic setting starting on D, and flats are introduced as blues notes. Most pieces in the second half of Book 2 coordinate hands playing together. This book works very well for transfer students.
The Audio Access package includes fully orchestrated accompaniments for each song which may be used in lieu of an accompanist during performance. These accompaniment tracks can also be used as an invaluable practice tool with Hal Leonard’s Playback+ feature. with Playback+ students can:
• Become familiar with the accompaniment and understand how the solo line fits with the piano part for more secure performances.
• Slow down or speed up the music to a tempo, for slow careful practice.
• Repeat tricky passages by setting loops around them. Audio Access can be streamed or downloaded using the unique code inside the book.
