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Build on the techniques learned in earlier books in the Supersonics Method with a range of new creative exercises and engaging pieces.

The progressive modules introduce new concepts in a flexible and playful way. Teach new scales, modes and styles of music – without overwhelming students. They’ll love the fun-to-play pieces in this elementary book.

Each module focuses on a new key. Students learn to find their way around the key using the Supersonics Scale piece then practice using existing techniques with a range of traditional, modern and unusual harmonies, pop chords, interesting arrangements and authentic historical pieces.

They’ll further develop technical skills and become expressive players, refining their pedalling technique and musical ear. By the end of this level, your students will have covered seven of the major and minor keys as well as explored the chromatic scale, blues and jazz.

As well as developing the core skills essential for practical examinations, students will also be able to put all the theory from a Grade 1 Theory course into practice.

Encourage your students to expand their musical horizons and deepen their love of music. Don’t forget to explore the fun online resources inside the Supersonics Plus App for this level.

Read about how to transfer from other methods here

LOOK AND LISTEN

This module explores the key of C major. View the online support material

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This module explores the key of A minor. View the online support material

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This module explores the key of F major. View the online support material

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This module explores the key of D minor. View the online support material

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This module explores the key of G major. View the online support material

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This module explores the key of E minor. View the online support material

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This module explores the key of D major. View the online support material

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This mode explores the modes of the major scale. View the online support material 

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The aim of this section is for you to explore your musical creativity.

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The Supersonics Plus App adds so much more to this piano lesson book for beginners. Access the teaching resources, backing tracks, activities and more – in studio or at home, and create a rich, dynamic and engaging learning experience. All the core content is free! View this book in Plus

  • Content: 164 pages piano method book with 1-2 years of teaching material for late elementary pianists of all ages. Book 3 features Modules 23 to 30 of the course, extending on the skills, technique and theory taught in previous levels. Students will explore:
    • the keys of C,F,G and D major and A,D and E minor
    • Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Locrian modes
    • pentatonic, minor pentatonic and blues scales
    • chromatic harmony
    • unusual time signatures
  • Supersonics Plus material: Get backing tracks and rhythm builders that work with this method, to give you a fun and rich teaching experience for you and your students.
  • Studio licencing: Print books are licenced one student per book. UPGRADE TO SUPERSONICS PRO to legally print this book for all your students. You also get a generous discount on print books. Pass on the full cost of additional books to your students or charge a resource fee to cover the cost of your Pro membership. Learn more about Supersonics Pro.
  • Teaching Support via our Facebook Group: Join our Supersonics Piano Facebook Group to join a lively community of piano tutors using our method.

Q: How do I access the material in Supersonics Plus?

A: Simply go on supersonicsplus.com and start by watching the Video Guides. All the resources you need for this book are organised by Module.

Q: What if I want to use the Supersonics Piano Method for more than one student?

A: Each Method Book is licenced for one student. If you’d like to use the Supersonics Method for your entire studio, we recommend upgrading to Supersonics Pro so that you can either legally print copies of this book for all your students or use the discount on print books. You can offset the cost of the membership by charging the full price for print books or by adding a resource fee to your lessons.

Q: What ages / grades is the Method Book 3 suitable for?

A: The lessons taught in Level 3 build on the techniques and theory in previous levels. The books are suitable for mid to late-elementary players of all ages.

Older students and adults might find the accelerated learning in Quick Start B provide a more suitable lesson pace.

Learn more about the flow of the Supersonics Method

Q: If I want to transfer my students to your method from another, how do I know where to start?

A: The best entry points into the Supersonics Piano Method are at Level 1, Blast Off Bridge and Level 4.

Read more information about transferring from other methods here

Q: What techniques and skills will my students master by using this piano method?

A: By the end of Level 3, students will be confident and expressive players. They’ll have a greater understanding of:

    • music from different eras
    • practical understanding of components of Grade 1 Theory, and
    • how the modes of the major scale work

They’ll also be able to:

    • compose and play in a range of different keys
    • play expressively with good technique
    • play arrangements with homophonic and polyphonic elements
    • play pop chords in a range of major and minor keys
    • respond to complex creative stimuli
    • and much more

This book includes the following pieces:

MODULE 23

Happy Days (chord piece)
C major scale piece
Elevate: Three
Coconutty
Elevate: Four
“Little Sonata” (Wilton)
“Quadrille” (Haydn)
“Study in C” (Czerny)
“You Shall Go No More” (Mozart)

MODULE 24

Lonely Road (chord piece)
A minor scale piece
Secret Door
Changing of the Guard
“Canon” (Kunz)
“Study in A Minor” (Gurlitt)
“Hava Nagila” (Traditional)
Melancholia: One

MODULE 25

Dreaming (chord piece)
F major scale piece
Pot of Gold
Turning Time
Elevate: Five
“William Tell Overture” (Rossini)
“The Galway Piper” (Traditional)
“Study in F” (Gurlitt)

MODULE 26

March Macabre (chord piece)
D minor scale piece
Masked Ball
Mysterious Mission
Terry Tortellini
Chromatico
“Scarborough Fair” (Traditional)
“The Flowers Sing of Love” (Bartók)

MODULE 27

Afterglow (chord piece)
G major scale piece
“Study in G” (Müller)
“A Little Piece” (Beyer)
Eclipse
Elevate: Six
“Amazing Grace” (Traditional)
“Country Gardens” (Traditional)

MODULE 28

Electrix (chord piece)
Pentatonica (chord piece)
Blue Daze (chord piece)
E minor scale piece
Hall of Shadows
After the Battle
Melting Snow
“Dance” ((Bartók)
“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” (Dukas)

MODULE 29

Inspire (chord piece)
D major scale piece
Celebration
Whirligig
Russian Dance (Tchaikovsky)
“Canon in D” (Kunz)
“Lullaby” (Brahms)
Daybreak

MODULE 30

Sunday Afternoon (chord piece)
Mixed Messages (Dorian Mode)
Bazaar (Phrygian mode)
The Triffid (Lydian mode)
The Village Fair (Mixolydian mode)
Aeolian Air (Aeolian mode)
Stranger Horizons (Locrian mode)

+ 8 creative exercises

Read about how Supersonics Piano levels work

  • Use this method with the Supersonics Plus App to access all the free supplementary material.
  • Use this book as the repertoire, technical and creative base for your teaching/learning. The flexibility of the method means that you can very easily add your own material to create personal musical journeys for every student.

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United States
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    • Priority shipping: 2-3 weeks (trackable)
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