Piano method book continuing lesson book 1
De Haske Publications Piano Life - Lesboek 2 is a Dutch-language piano method by Michiel Merkies that continues the line of lesson book 1. This method suits both teaching practice and self-study, with a contemporary approach and challenging piano pieces in various modern music styles.
In this lesson book, the note reading range is expanded with sharps, flats and naturals. You learn to play in changing positions, including hand shifts, stretches and thumb-under and finger-over movements, helping you build more control across the keyboard step by step.
Rhythm, scales and piano improvisation
Piano Life - Lesboek 2 also broadens your rhythmic foundation with sixteenth notes and the difference between triplet feel and straight eighths. You also work on scales and learn to improvise in the blues scale, which makes this piano book especially appealing if you want to do more than simply play written notes.
Using chord symbols, you practice a range of rhythmic accompaniment patterns. You also get to know major and minor keys up to 2 sharps and 2 flats, while the 64 pages provide plenty of material for focused piano study.
Practical edition by Michiel Merkies
This edition from De Haske Publications comes in a 9 x 12 inch format and carries ISBN 9789043136075. The online audio supports the method, although the lead sheets in lesson book 2 are no longer included in the online audio accompaniment.
This gives you a clearly structured piano tutor for home practice or piano lessons, with content that fits players who want to continue after the first volume with technique, rhythm and contemporary repertoire.
