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Level A: Black Keys
Level A gives beginners a clear starting point in their piano education. Off-staff pieces using only black keys allow students to build confidence at the keyboard while developing rhythm, coordination, and directional reading. The clean, age-neutral design is ideal for children, teens, and adults in both private and group settings.
Students will learn:
Hands and finger numbers
Off-staff pieces using black keys
Quarter, half, dotted-half, and whole notes and corresponding corresponding rests
Clefs, stem direction, bar lines, measures, double bar line, brace
4/4 and 3/4 time signatures
Skipping-fingers (2 and 4)
Early composition and improvisation on black keys
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Level A of the Cadenza Piano Method starts at the very beginning with finger numbers and black-key pieces, before students are introduced to the staff. The music is short, patterned, and approachable, giving beginners early success while building confidence at the keyboard.
This level follows a traditional pre-reading format but with a modern, simplified design that works equally well for children, teens, and adults in private or group settings.
Students will learn:
Hands and finger numbers
Off-staff pieces using black keys
Quarter, half, dotted-half, and whole notes and corresponding corresponding rests
Clefs, stem direction, bar lines, measures, double bar line, brace
4/4 and 3/4 time signatures
Skipping-fingers (2 and 4)
Early composition and improvisation on black keys
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The Level A Theory Book reinforces every concept introduced in the Level A Repertoire through short, approachable written activities. Students strengthen their understanding of rhythm, note values, and early musical symbols while building the habits of clear notation and careful listening.
Nearly every unit also includes a creative assignment in composition or improvisation, giving students a chance to apply new concepts at the keyboard and develop early musicianship skills.
This book follows the same traditional pre-reading framework as the repertoire but is modernized and simplified for today’s learners, making it equally effective for children, teens, and adults.
Activities include:
Hands and finger number recognition
Notation basics: Stem direction, clef drawing, bar lines, measures, brace, and double bar line
Rhythm: notation and composition using quarter, half, dotted-half, and whole notes and corresponding rests
4/4 and 3/4 time signature practice
Skipping-finger patterns (2 and 4)
Composition and improvisation prompts using black keys
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The Level A Bundle combines the Repertoire and Theory books of the Cadenza Piano Method into one complete starting point for new pianists. Together, the two books provide a modern, simplified take on traditional pre-reading—flexible enough for children, teens, or adults in private lessons and group settings.
The Repertoire book uses off-staff notation on black keys, with short, patterned pieces that introduce finger numbers, steady beat, and basic rhythms. Each piece is simple and approachable, building confidence from the very first lesson.
The Theory book reinforces these same concepts through written activities while adding frequent composition and improvisation prompts to encourage creativity.
Students will learn and reinforce:
Hands and finger numbers
Off-staff notation using black keys
Quarter, half, dotted half, and whole notes and corresponding rests
4/4 and 3/4 time signatures
Clefs, stem direction, bar lines, measures, double bar line, brace
Skipping-finger technique
Composition and improvisation on black keys
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Level B: White Keys
Level B introduces the white keys and the musical alphabet using off-staff alpha-note notation. Pentascales, arpeggios, and solfege are integrated throughout, strengthening technique and keyboard geography before the staff is introduced. The clean, age-neutral design is ideal for children, teens, and adults in both private and group settings.
Students will learn:
The musical alphabet
Pentascales in C, G, Dm, and Am
Arpeggios in C, G, F, Dm, Am, and Em
Major and minor Solfege (Moveable Do)
Hands together in parallel motion
Dynamics: piano and forte
Repeat signs and ties
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Level B of the Cadenza Piano Method builds on the foundation from Level A by introducing the white keys and the musical alphabet. Students progress into pentascales, arpeggios, and early hands-together playing, building both technique and keyboard geography before transitioning to the staff.
This level continues in a pre-reading format, using letter names and solfege syllables to establish fluency across the white keys. With a modern, simplified design, it works equally well for children, teens, and adults in private or group settings.
Students will learn:
The musical alphabet
Pentascales in C, G, Dm, and Am
Arpeggios in C, G, F, Dm, Am, and Em
Major and minor Solfege (Moveable Do)
Hands together in parallel motion
Dynamics: piano and forte
Repeat signs and ties
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The Level B Theory Book reinforces every concept from the Level B Repertoire through approachable written activities. Students solidify their knowledge of the musical alphabet, pentascales, arpeggios, and solfege while strengthening pre-notation reading skills.
Every unit includes a short composition or improvisation prompt, giving students a chance to apply concepts creatively at the keyboard and strengthen their musicianship before transitioning to on-staff notation.
Activities include:
Labeling keyboards
Step and skip recognition
Writing counts in music
Major and minor Solfege practice (Moveable Do)
Harmonic composing using arpeggios
Melodic composition and improvisation
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The Level B Bundle combines the Repertoire and Theory books of the Cadenza Piano Method into one cohesive step forward for developing pianists. Together, the two books expand skills at the keyboard through pentascales, arpeggios, and simple hands-together playing, giving students confidence in technique and keyboard geography before they move onto the staff.
The Repertoire book introduces the white keys and the musical alphabet through patterned, approachable pieces that incorporate pentascales, arpeggios, and hands together playing in parallel motion. Each piece is designed to strengthen familiarity with major and minor tonalities while preparing students for on-staff reading.
The Theory book reinforces these concepts with written exercises and short composition and improvisation prompts, allowing students to apply new skills creatively while deepening their understanding.
Students will learn and reinforce:
The musical alphabet
Pentascales in C, G, Dm, and Am
Arpeggios in C, G, F, Dm, Am, and Em
Major and minor Solfege (Moveable Do)
Hands together in parallel motion
Dynamics: piano and forte
Repeat signs and ties
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Level c: The Staff
Level C introduces the staff gradually, helping students build confidence. Through intervallic reading, mnemonics, and varied hand positions, students develop full-staff fluency and are prepared to read independently and transition smoothly into repertoire beyond the method..The clean, age-neutral design is ideal for children, teens, and adults in both private and group settings.
Students will learn:
The grand staff
Harmonic and melodic intervals: 2nds, 3rds, and 5ths
All lines and spaces of treble and bass clef
Mnemonics for lines and spaces
Sharps and flats
Moving hand positions (non-positional reading)
Major and minor pentascales and triads: C, D, E, F, G, A
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Level C of the Cadenza Piano Method is the final step in the beginner journey, guiding students into confident reading on the grand staff. Beginning with middle C, students gradually expand to all lines and spaces of both treble and bass clef. Through intervallic reading, mnemonics, and steady reinforcement, they learn to connect notation to the keyboard without relying on fixed hand positions.
This level establishes the skills students need to leave pre-reading behind and move naturally into repertoire collections such as Imaginative Repertoire and beyond. With a focus on steps, skips, and early harmony, Level C provides a strong foundation for independent reading and expressive playing.
Students will learn:
The grand staff
Harmonic and melodic intervals: 2nds, 3rds, and 5ths
All lines and spaces of treble and bass clef
Mnemonics for lines and spaces
Sharps and flats
Moving hand positions (non-positional reading)
Major and minor pentascales and triads: C, D, E, F, G, A
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The Level C Theory Book reinforces every concept from the Repertoire through written drills, intervallic exercises, and creative assignments. Students solidify their fluency on the staff by practicing note identification, intervals, and accidentals while also applying theory through short composition and improvisation prompts.
By the end of Level C, students will have the staff-reading skills, harmonic vocabulary, and musicianship to transition smoothly into early repertoire collections.
Activities Include
Identifying and writing notes across full treble and bass staves
Identifying and writing harmonic and melodic 2nds, 3rds, and 5ths
Recognizing and notating sharps and flats on the staff
Writing major and minor pentascales and triads (C, D, E, F, G, A)
Clef writing and stem direction
Composition and improvisation prompts
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The Level C Bundle combines the Repertoire and Theory books of the Cadenza Piano Method into one complete capstone for beginning pianists. Together, the two books provide a thorough introduction to reading music on the grand staff, ensuring students leave pre-reading behind with confidence and readiness for early repertoire.
The Repertoire book begins with middle C and gradually expands to all lines and spaces of both treble and bass clef. Students learn through intervallic reading, mnemonics, and consistent reinforcement, gaining fluency without relying on fixed hand positions. Pieces integrate steps, skips, and early harmonies to build a strong reading foundation.
The Theory book reinforces these skills with written drills, intervallic exercises, and creative prompts in composition and improvisation. Students deepen their understanding of accidentals, intervals, and triads while strengthening fluency at the staff.
Students will learn and reinforce:
The grand staff
Harmonic and melodic intervals: 2nds, 3rds, and 5ths
All lines and spaces of treble and bass clef
Mnemonics for lines and spaces
Sharps and flats
Moving hand positions (non-positional reading)
Major and minor pentascales and triads: C, D, E, F, G, A
Improvisation and composition
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The Cadenza Piano Method – Complete Series
The Complete Series Bundle brings together all three levels of the Cadenza Piano Method—Repertoire and Theory Books A, B, and C—into one comprehensive beginner curriculum. With a modern, age-neutral design, the series takes pianists from their very first lesson to confident reading on the grand staff, preparing them for a lifetime of music study.
Across Levels A, B, and C, students move step by step from finger numbers and black-key pieces, to pentascales, arpeggios, and solfege, and finally into fluent full staff reading with accidentals and triads. Each stage balances confidence-building repertoire with creative theory work, ensuring progress in technique, musicianship, and keyboard geography.
With this bundle, teachers gain a complete method sequence that works equally well in private or group settings for children, teens, or adults.
What’s Included:
Level A – Off-staff notation using finger numbers on black keys
Level B – Off-staff notation using alphanotes and white keys and introducing solfege, pentascales, and arpeggios
Level C – Full grand staff reading with sharps, flats, and moving hand positions
Level Completion Certificates
Each level features
A Repertoire book with clear layouts and real keyboard images
A Theory & Composition workbook to reinforce skills and encourage creativity
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Additional Teaching Tools That Support the Cadenza Method
Sound Shapes Magnetic Tools
Hands on magnetic music notes that pair naturally with the method by reinforcing rhythm and note placement on the staff. Perfect for off-bench activities, tactile demonstrations, and quick reinforcement during lessons. Useful at every stage of the method to help concepts settle through tactile, interactive learning.
A Visual Reference for Chords and Scales
Designed to reinforce what you’ve already introduced.
This book gives your students a clear, visual reference they can use at home to review what was covered in their lessons. From pentascales to advanced chords and scales, it’s all laid out and ready when they need it.
What’s Inside:
Colorful diagrams: Full color images of the 24 major and minor triads and pentascales.
Scale Fingerings: All 12 major and 12 harmonic minor scales with finger numbers written right on the keys.
Scale Formulas: Major/Minor Pentascales, Major Scales, Natural, Harmonic, and Melodic Minor Scales.
Chord formulas: Major, Minor, Diminished, and Augmented Triads, Dominant, Diminished, and Half-Diminished 7th chords, Major/Minor 6th chords, Sus2 and Sus4 chords, Major/Minor 7th chords, and 6/9 chords.
Exercises: Chord inversions, Accompaniment patterns, Solfege exercises for both scales and pentascales, Dominant and Tonic harmonization, Various scale exercises in one to four octaves
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Chords and Scales Companion Book
A companion technique book built on moveable Do patterns so students can play exercises in any key. Includes clear visual references for pentascales, arpeggios, scales, and chord shapes across the keyboard. Supports reading, aural skills, and early technique alongside any Cadenza Method level.