By Katherine Fisher

We are excited to release the 2nd Editions of Repertoire Book 1, Repertoire Book 2, and Technique Book 2! One important things to note is that the Sight Reading & Rhythm Cards and Theory Books remain unchanged.

Here is a list of what is new in each book:

Repertoire Book 1:

  • The inclusion of Improvisation Pieces to accompany each animal technique (these are currently contained in Animal Adventures as well).
  • Contains several new Rote Pieces (taken from Pattern Pieces 1)
  • Contains a few new Reading Pieces
  • Slightly different order of pieces
  • Beautiful new interior illustrations
  • Updated fonts and layout
  • Larger size: 9 x 12 in. instead of 8.5 x 11 in.
  • Length increased to 133 pages

Repertoire Book 2:

  • Contains several new Rote Pieces (taken from Pattern Pieces 2)
  • Practice and analysis suggestions are added for many of the pieces
  • Slightly different order of pieces
  • Portrait orientation (upright) instead of Landscape orientation
  • Beautiful new interior illustrations
  • Updated fonts and layout
  • Larger size: 9 x 12 in. instead of 8.5 x 11 in.

Technique Book 2:

  • Teacher accompaniments are added to support the student rhythmically and technically
  • Portrait orientation (upright) instead of Landscape orientation
  • Beautiful new interior illustrations
  • Updated fonts and layout
  • Larger size: 9 x 12 in. instead of 8.5 x 11 in.
  • Extra Pentascale review pages added

Other changes:

  • Piece Cards 1 and Piece Cards 2 were updated to reflect the new illustrations and order of pages in the Repertoire Books.
  • The Digital Audio Tracks have been updated to include the new pieces in the Repertoire Books. A code for the tracks is on the cover page in the Repertoire Books.

We hope you and your students enjoy the new books!