Do you have students who are bored with method books but love adventurous music inspired by video games and movies?
If so, the "Mission: X" series might be just what you need to light a fire under your students this fall!
In today's "Series Spotlight," I'll be giving you the rundown on this series of books that includes activity pages to help reinforce key concepts along with exciting pieces that your students are sure to love!
Keep reading to learn more...
If so, the "Mission: X" series might be just what you need to light a fire under your students this fall!
In today's "Series Spotlight," I'll be giving you the rundown on this series of books that includes activity pages to help reinforce key concepts along with exciting pieces that your students are sure to love!
Keep reading to learn more...
What is special about the "Mission: X" series?
Each full-length book in this series includes 3 themed chapters, with related pieces that can be performed separately or as a suite.
A few of the chapter titles included in this series are: "Undercover" (spy-themed pieces), "Atlantis" (pirate-themed pieces), "Alter Ego" (super hero-themed pieces), and "Interstellar" (outer space-themed pieces).
Each piece includes a "mission training" theory page that prepares students for the concepts found in the music.
Shorter "mini-books" are also available that do a deeper dive on concepts such as counting eighth notes and dotted rhythms, counting triplets and swing rhythm, accidentals, and playing in minor keys.
What type of student will enjoy this series?
This series is ideal for students who need a change of pace from traditional piano method books, but who still need reinforcement with key concepts and music theory.
The chapter format provides students with an opportunity to work towards performing each set of pieces as a suite, making these collections ideal for recitals.
Students who love adventurous music inspired by video games and films will especially find these pieces appealing.
Currently, this series includes 3 full-length volumes covering the elementary, late elementary, and early intermediate levels, as well as 4 mini-books.
Here is an overview of the concepts you will find in each book in this series:
Full-Length Books
Each full-length book in this series includes 3 themed chapters, with related pieces that can be performed separately or as a suite.
A few of the chapter titles included in this series are: "Undercover" (spy-themed pieces), "Atlantis" (pirate-themed pieces), "Alter Ego" (super hero-themed pieces), and "Interstellar" (outer space-themed pieces).
Each piece includes a "mission training" theory page that prepares students for the concepts found in the music.
Shorter "mini-books" are also available that do a deeper dive on concepts such as counting eighth notes and dotted rhythms, counting triplets and swing rhythm, accidentals, and playing in minor keys.
What type of student will enjoy this series?
This series is ideal for students who need a change of pace from traditional piano method books, but who still need reinforcement with key concepts and music theory.
The chapter format provides students with an opportunity to work towards performing each set of pieces as a suite, making these collections ideal for recitals.
Students who love adventurous music inspired by video games and films will especially find these pieces appealing.
Currently, this series includes 3 full-length volumes covering the elementary, late elementary, and early intermediate levels, as well as 4 mini-books.
Here is an overview of the concepts you will find in each book in this series:
Full-Length Books
 | Mission: X
Click on the cover for purchase information and to see and hear samples of every piece in this collection. |
 | Mission: X, Volume 2
Click on the cover for purchase information and to see and hear samples of every piece in this collection. |
 | Mission: X, Volume 3
Click on the cover for purchase information and to see and hear samples of every piece in this collection. |
Mini-Books
Click on the covers for purchase information and to see and hear samples of every piece in these mini-books.
Click on the covers for purchase information and to see and hear samples of every piece in these mini-books.
 Elementary level (equivalent to Faber's Piano Adventures Levels 1 and 2A). Concepts covered: sharps, flats, naturals, half steps, and whole steps. |  Late elementary level (equivalent to Faber's Piano Adventures Levels 2B and 3A). Concepts covered: natural and harmonic minor scales, building major and minor chords, primary chords in minor keys, relative major and minor. |
 Elementary level (equivalent to Faber's Piano Adventures Levels 1 and 2A). Concepts covered: eighth notes, dotted quarter notes, and eighth rests. |  Late elementary level (equivalent to Faber's Piano Adventures Levels 2B and 3A). Concepts covered: eighth rests, eighth note triplets, swing rhythm, quarter note triplets. |
I hope you have found this short introduction to my "Mission: X" series helpful! Any questions about this series? Feel free to drop them in the comments below!
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