Theory Time® Reproducible Series: Pre-Primer A

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, from the First Christmas Solos songbook, is a primer level holiday solo with teacher duet ideal for beginners of all ages. Music can be taught by note, rote, or finger number.

Forget Me Not is a lyrical, minor-key duet perfect for very early beginners of all ages. This piece can be taught by note, rote, or finger number. Part of the Rising Starz Volume 1 songbook.

Roadtrip! To the Lake is a primer level method book for very early beginners ages 4 and up. The multi-key approach offers eighteen songs that are easily taught by note, rote, or number allowing student to master basic music fundamentals while creating a musical memory book that becomes a keepsake item to commemorate their maiden voyage into piano lessons.

Double Trouble is upbeat, waltz duet perfect for very early beginners of all ages. This is an easy introduction to simple eighth note patterns and playing two keys at the same time. Piece can be taught by note, rote, or finger number. Part of the Rising Starz Volume 1 songbook.

Out of the Fog, is a mysterious lyrical minor-key waltz for beginners. This piece, which is ideal for first-year students, is part of the First Halloween Solos songbook by Jennifer Eklund and includes an optional teacher duet part.

Wayfaring Stranger is an easy, contemplative sacred solo for primers & beginners that includes a harmonically lush teacher duet part.

Daisy Dog is lyrical waltz for primers from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally, and includes a teacher duet part. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.

Write that Down is a composition workbook by Jennifer Eklund intended for students of all ages and levels. Students will learn essential songwriting skills through scalable, template-based activities that take the “fear of the blank page” out of composition. Teachers are encouraged to use these exercises as a launching pad to creating other similar exercises for their students.

Swing ’n’ Sway is an upbeat jazzy solo solo for primers and beginners of all ages. While this solo stands alone it also includes a fresh teacher duet part. This piece. part of the Rising Starz Volume 2 songbook, is a great way to introduce early beginners to the concept of swing-style, lilting eighth notes.

Theory Time’s Pre-Primer B level 75-page reproducible workbook focuses on the precise use of language terms and the accuracy and timing of verbal instruction matching physical instruction is vital to prevent inaccurate statements leading to confusion. This packet, adapted to all learning styles, uses precise language and instructions to assist you as a teacher.The concepts covered include: position & movement, music alphabet and keyboard geography, position on the keyboard, absolute & relative, up & down, below & above, horizontal movement on the keyboard, moving up & down, definitions & correlation of concepts & terms, Fun Sheets, and teacher guide.

Spooktacular is an upbeat, minor-key jazz solo with teacher duet that incorporates finger snaps throughout. This piece is ideal for beginners of all ages and can be taught by note or rote.

Shadow Walker is a minor-key, lyrical solo for primers and beginners of all ages. While this solo stands alone it also includes a flowing, contemporary teacher duet part.

Recordings for the First Halloween Solos songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, from the First Christmas Solos songbook, is an early primer level holiday solo with teacher duet ideal for beginners of all ages. Music can be taught by note, rote, or finger number.

Shadow Walker, is a spooktacular minor-key lyrical solo for beginners. This piece, which is ideal for first-year students, is part of the First Halloween Solos songbook by Jennifer Eklund and includes an optional teacher duet part.

Hot Diggety Dog is an upbeat, jazzy primer level solo from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally Volume 2, and includes a teacher duet part. This piece serves as a great introduction to swing-style eighth notes. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.

Mini Toccata in D, is a simplified spin on J.S. Bach’s “Toccata in D Minor” for beginners. This piece is part of the First Halloween Solos songbook by Jennifer Eklund and includes an optional teacher duet part.

Get in the game! Touchdown is an upbeat, sports-themed showcase solo for primers and beginners of all ages. While this solo stands alone it also includes a contemporary pop-style teacher duet part that adds even more pizazz!