The keys of C, G, F and wholetone scales are used in these seven ensembles for 3 to 6 beginning pianists. Performance suggestions, group class activities, improvisation suggestions, and illustrations are included with each ensemble. In Satellites there are empty measures where the student can notate new melodies. The two against three rhythm is used in three of the pieces, while the other pieces help students develop steady eighth notes against quarters. Find That Tune is canonic with a melody hidden within.
Students can try to put other melodies into the simple round.
This text can be used with any age student. Elizabeth Manduca elementary These ten ensembles for 3 to 6 pianists are written in the keys of C, G, D, and F. Performance suggestions, group class activities, lyrics for singing, and illustrations are included with each ensemble. Ensembles Book 2 arr. Elizabeth Manduca late elementary These ten ensembles for 3 to 6 pianists are written in the keys of C, F, D, G, Eb, and dm. Performance suggestions, group class activities, lyrics for singing, and illustrations are included with each ensemble.