Premier Piano Course, Technique 2B: Piano Book

Premier Piano Course, Technique 2B is an essential intermediate-level piano technique book designed to strengthen and refine the technical and musical skills introduced in earlier levels of the Premier Piano Course. Carefully structured to align directly with the Lesson Book Level 2B, this edition ensures consistent, progressive development of both technique and artistry for advancing piano students.

Written by leading piano educators Dennis Alexander, Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster, Victoria McArthur, and Martha Mier, this technique book expands a student’s abilities through focused “Technique Tools” and structured exercises. New concepts include three-note slurs, preparing for hand crossings, feeling the downbeat, finger stretches, legato pedaling, and advanced finger coordination patterns such as finger 1 under finger 3 and finger 3 over finger 1. Artistic Etudes allow students to apply technique in expressive musical settings, while Hands-Together Workshops develop coordination skills essential for fluent two-hand playing. Masterwork Etudes further prepare students for standard classical repertoire. Available from Sky Music Australia, this book is a key resource for building confident, expressive pianists.

Features

• Designed to complement Premier Piano Course Lesson Book Level 2B
• Continues and expands technique from Levels 1A, 1B, and 2A
• Introduces seven new Technique Tools for skill development
• Includes three-note slurs, hand crossings, finger stretches, and legato pedaling
• Develops coordination with hands-together workshops
• Artistic Etudes promote expressive musical performance
• Masterwork Etudes prepare students for classical repertoire
• Written by leading piano educators and composers

Specs

• Title: Premier Piano Course, Technique 2B
• Authors: Dennis Alexander, Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster, Victoria McArthur, Martha Mier
• Series: Premier Piano Course
• Publisher: Alfred Music
• Level: 2B
• Page Count: 40
• ISBN-10: 0-7390-5935-1
• ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-5935-7
• Instrument: Piano
• Category: Piano Method / Technique Book
• Format: Educational Workbook