Level A: Theory and Composition

This essential companion book to Level A: Repertoire is designed to reinforce the concepts and skills introduced in this level.

The Cadenza Piano Method is an age-neutral, comprehensive beginner piano method that takes students from reading finger numbers on black keys to reading two-handed music with accidentals on the grand staff in just 3 levels. The styling is appealing for teen and adult beginners, but the content is simple enough for students as young as 4 to understand. This is your new go-to method for traditional beginner students, group piano classes, or as a learn-to-read-music crash course for students who can already play by ear.

In Level A, students will gain complete comfortability reading simple rhythmic and finger number notation and will experience the magic of composition and improvisation all on the black keys. The simplicity of the music allows students the opportunity to focus on their hand and finger technique at the earliest stages of learning.

Concepts introduced in this level:

• Hands and finger numbers

• Treble and Bass Clef

• Quarter notes, half notes, dotted half notes, whole notes and corresponding rests

• 4/4 and 3/4 time signatures

• Brace (grand staff preparation)

• Skipping fingers