What is a Level 5 pianist?
Level 5 continues to build musicianship with the circle of 5ths, cadences, flat key signatures, and the three forms of the minor scale. The use of octaves, arpeggios, and dynamic playing across the range of the keyboard develops pianistic skill for the intermediate student.
How many levels are in Faber Piano Adventures?
8 levels
Piano Adventures® offers 8 levels plus Accelerated Piano Adventures® for the Older Beginner, Adult Piano Adventures®, and My First Piano Adventure® for the Young Beginner.
How long does it take to finish Piano Adventures Level 1?
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO COMPLETE A LEVEL? Students move through Piano Adventures® at their own pace. If you learn two new pages of material per week, you will finish a level in 25-30 weeks.
Which Faber piano book should I start with?
Use the basic edition of Piano Adventures®, starting at the Primer level. All students need the Lesson Book and Theory Book, and most should also be given the Performance Book and Technique & Artistry Book. If you only teach a 30-minute lesson, however, you may need to choose between the latter two books.
How long does it take to reach grade 5 piano?
A student who has achieved a good pass, merit or distinction at grade 5 will be an extremely competent pianist able to read music and play a whole variety of pieces from classical through to pop and jazz. This will normally take around 5 to 7 years to achieve.
Can you skip Grade 5 piano?
You can skip piano grades if you want to. There are no rules from the exam boards to stop you. Some common grades to skip are grades 2, 4, and either 6 or 7 i.e. you would take grades 1, 3, 5, either 6 or 7, and 8. The other grades are there to guide your learning and help you pace yourself.
What level is 2B in piano?
Level 2B presents cross-hand arpeggios and the full major scales in the keys of C, G, and F. Use of connected pedal and a variety of repertoire keep the students musically engaged as they explore I, IV, V7 chords.
What age is Faber primer for?
For beginning students ages 7 to 11, start at the Primer Level. Progressing through the eight levels of the basic edition (Primer through 5), the correlated Lesson, Theory, Technique & Artistry, and Performance Books work together to support the whole musician.