Beginning Pop Style Music - Kristin Yost

Going Places

Method Book and Video Series

Musical Minds Online Method Book

This book was created with the older beginner in mind, and the goal of sounding great from the very beginning. The "method" is the teacher, this is simply a musical guide to scaffold music literacy with pop-sounding music in lead sheet format. <br><br>Included: <br>1. Ode to Joy arrangement <br>2. Blue Skies<br>3. Deep Blue<br>4. North Star<br>5. Sunrise<br>6. Sunset<br>7. Imaginary<br>8. Reflections<br>9. Novi<br>10. Sunny-Side Up<br>11. Memories In Paris<br>12. Awakening<br>13. Stargazer<br>14. Rainy Days<br>15. Teacher accompaniments for many of the pieces!<br><br>Unlimited reproductions for teachers.

Awakening

Memories In Paris

Ideal for an older beginner who wants to sound amazing! This piece adds a thumb extension into a 5-finger pattern, as well as a pinkie extension to expand the melodic possibilities. Also great for intermediate level students who want to learn and build on their LH improvisation skills using chord symbols. <br><br>Included: <br>1. Lead sheet for LH single notes or 5ths/6ths<br>2. Simple bass clef written out<br><br>Unlimited reproductions for teachers.

Sunrise

Uplifting pop-style beginner piece that's perfect to inspire older beginners just starting out. Or, if you are a classically-trained pianist in the intermediate level, use this as a starting point to learn how to improvise a pop-style LH part as shown in the video. <br><br>Included: <br>1. Lead sheet - perfect for focusing on treble clef only and adding LH single notes or 5ths<br>2. Simple (single) LH note version <br><br>Unlimited downloads for teachers. <br>

Reflections

Piano solo or duet for older beginner student plus teacher. Right hand is in a G Major 5-finger pattern and left hand can play single notes in a C Pattern, or LH 5ths. Optional duet accompaniment. An inspiring, reflective feel, this is one of my favorite pieces for this level. <br><br>Included: <br>1. Lead Sheet<br>2. Score with LH 5ths for student<br>3. Teacher Duet (optional) <br>4. Unlimited reproductions <br><br>Enjoy!

North Star

A fantastic piece for teaching landmarks Middle C and Treble G, with simple LH accompaniment (you can choose between LH single notes or 5ths. ) Optional teacher duet. Price includes unlimited reproductions. Enjoy! <br><br>This is a fulfilling supplementary option for older students who like a pop, contemporary sounding style. <br><br>Included: <br>1. Lead Sheet for simple LH bass notes or 5ths<br>2. Solo with written out 5ths in bass clef<br>3. Teacher duet<br><br>Unlimited reproductions for teachers. <br>