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Piano Pronto®: Keyboard Kickoff
Method Book written by Jennifer Eklund
Keyboard Kickoff is the first primer level book in the Piano Pronto method book series. 35 fun and motivating songs perfect for beginners of any age with no prior musical experience.
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SKU | PPMB001 |
ISBN | 978-0-9899084-4-3 |
Number of Pages | 80 |
About the author
Jennifer Eklund
Jennifer Eklund holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in music from California State University, Long Beach. She is an avid arranger, composer, and author of the Piano Pronto® method books series as well as a wide variety of supplemental songbooks. She is also a Signature Artist with Musicnotes.com with a large catalog of popular music titles for musicians of all levels.
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Customer questions & answers
Question:
Should I start my student in Keyboard Kickoff or Prelude?
Answer:
Keyboard Kickoff is intended for younger beginners, typically those with smaller hands, who are ages 5-7. The pacing of Keyboard Kickoff is slower, the pieces have more note-name aides, and there is only a limited use of harmonic intervals.
In contrast, Prelude is a beginning level book intended for older beginners, has a more accelerated pacing, fewer note-name aides, and more demanding use of harmonic intervals in the left hand.
Question:
Can my student skip Prelude after Keyboard Kickoff?
Answer:
Students who complete Keyboard Kickoff should then work through the Prelude book. There are a number of concepts, including the introduction of dynamics and accidentals, that are introduced in the Prelude book that are not presented in Keyboard Kickoff.
While there is some overlap between Keyboard Kickoff and Prelude there are transition instructions in the Foreword Notes of the Prelude book that detail how to utilize the review pieces at the beginning of the Prelude book. Many teachers find it effective to start using these two books in tandem when the student reaches the halfway point of Keyboard Kickoff.
I usually add Prelude between song 9 & 15, depending on the frustration of eighths for the student. Prelude then follows a little behind their KK progress. If I start siblings simultaneously in Pre/KK, I’ll give one of them Interlude and one Fired Up 1 instead; now I’ll need to consider Mission X!
Question:
Is Piano Pronto an All-in-One course?
Answer:
Not exactly, but it’s pretty close! Each book in the Piano Pronto series includes pieces, explanations about musical concepts and terminology, written music theory exercises, and Pronto Prep sections to help instill the importance of section work. If you want to dive deeper into music theory we suggest using the correlating Power Pages books that include written theory, ear training, technique exercises, composition prompts, and much more. Power Pages books are available up through Piano Pronto: Movement 3.
Customer reviews
Heidi
This book is a great way to start beginners with familiar melodies and to supplement if they are already started in other books. I've had great success with the Keyboard Kickoff book. I especially like that eighth notes are presented soon so students don't feel intimidated by them later.
Annie
I love this book and the whole series of Piano Pronto. This method books makes everything easy for student and teacher. I love the layout, really easy to follow with clear instructions.
Susan
My go-to book for every new student age 6 and up! I love the approach to finger numbers.
Glenda
My students absolutely LOVE Piano Pronto! They especially appreciate songs that are familiar and fun to play!
Nicole
Teacher duets with this book are amazing! Love the simple lay out, song choice, and flexibility. Some young students struggle with using all five fingers in each hand, so I adjust fingering and sometimes do the songs in a different order. Very flexible method.