FABER | Piano Adventures (Theory Book)
- For students ages 6-11, Piano Adventures Basic offers an exciting exploration. Its wide and varied 8-level curriculum includes appealing repertoire, probing theory, improvisation and composition, and a systematic technique program from the start. For teachers, the art of teaching can be seen as a wholistic process using the ACE triangle—analyze, create, express. This musical learning theory primes the student’s intellect, engages and sparks imagination, and nurtures a love of music at each level. You’ll notice the seeds of the Faber’s ACE philosophy for student-centered learning throughout the site. Come explore the levels! The 2nd Edition Primer Theory Book provides important reinforcement and creative application of basic theory concepts. Students will enjoy note-naming with StoryRhymes, exploring improvisation, and engage with eye-training and ear-training activities – all within a fun-filled context tied thematically to the Primer Lesson Book pieces. The 2nd Edition Theory Book provides instruction, reinforcement, and creative applications of basic theory concepts. Students will enjoy note-naming with StoryRhymes, explore improvisation, and engage with eye-training and ear-training activities – all within a fun-filled context tied thematically to the Level 1 Lesson Book pieces. 2A book provides instruction, reinforcement and creative application of theory concepts through writing, sightreading, and eartraining activities – all within a fun-filled context. The thorough reinvention of the 2B Theory Book offers eight superb new pages for in-depth study of chords, harmonization, and rhythm. New improvisation activities offer creative exploration of scales in C major, G major and F major. The revised Level 3A Theory Book features a new design for closer integration of key concepts. Students will enjoy new improvisation opportunities, harmonization with primary chords, ear-training and eye-training exercises, and creative written review. The hallmark of the revised Level 3B Theory Book is the synthesis of 3B concepts: major and minor scales, triads and chord inversions, and 16th-note rhythms are reinforced with writing, composing, sightreading, and ear-training exercises. Students will enjoy composing a tune for a lead sheet, harmonizing melodies, identifying triad inversions, and creating their own 16th-note rhythms in various time signatures. Designed to be used in conjunction with the other books in Level 4, this book provides instruction, reinforcement, and creative applications of basic theory concepts. Designed to be used in conjunction with the other books in Level 5, this book reinforces theory concepts through writing, sightreading, and ear-training activities. Show More Show Less
CD - THE BELFAST SESSIONS
This, our latest collection of songs, was recorded at RedBox Studios in Belfast. We’ve wanted to record there for awhile now and finally the timing was right for all. Dónal O’Connor one of the owners, produced it with expertise, poise, patience and not a few threats, the main one being “no more Guinness till youse get this track right.” Inspirational words indeed! He was somehow able to corral us and steer us in the right direction on each song. I’m sure he’d love to work with us again – maybe! We had a great time all together recording there, and hopefully dear fans you’ll enjoy listening. In these uncertain times remember, music hath charms to soothe a savage breast. I think that was a quote from Paul McCartney, or possibly Bob Dylan. Enjoy!
The Belfast Sessions (2025)
Track Listing:
- BOYS OF BELFAST
- BELFAST BOOZELEERS
- DOWN BY THE LAGAN SIDE
- IRISH NAVIES
- MY BELFAST LOVE
- A NIGHT IN BUSHMILLS
- NO DOUBT ABOUT IT
- I’LL TELL YOU BOYS IT’S WHISKEY
- PRODIGAL SON
- NEW LINE TO DUBLIN
- PADDY’S DREAM
- SONG FOR BELFAST
- DAYTRIP TO BELFAST
