Lafitan Kowalczyck M. - Au Coeur Du Piano Vol.1
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Summary of This Method
Conceived, created, and written by Marc Kowalczyk, "Au coeur du piano" is a method born from ten years of teaching experience with young pianists. A teacher at conservatories and private schools, and founder of the Musikayak School, he puts his pedagogy at the service of a progressive, lively, and musical learning process where the child enjoys playing while assimilating solid foundations.
The method relies on a direct connection between exercises and the proposed repertoire: note reading, rhythm reading, and finger exercises (technique) concretely prepare the interpretation of pieces. The pieces, deliberately short, are ideal for structuring a home practice session and for making efficient use of sometimes brief lessons. The collection includes solo piano pieces as well as hands-together games, which can be played four hands with a child of the same age to develop listening skills and sense of rhythm in a playful setting.
In the three volumes of "Au coeur du piano," musicality is approached broadly: phrasing, dynamics, effects, technique, as well as solfège integrated into practice, specially adapted for young learners. The progression follows the spirit of teachings provided in conservatories and most music schools, while remaining accessible and stimulating. The child thus discovers, lesson after lesson, a new element to explore on the keyboard.
Special care is given to the development of the musical ear: melodies are based on classical harmonies and musical scales to build solid references from the very first steps. This approach helps train pianists capable of faster sight-reading, playing hands together with ease, and developing a broad musical culture ranging from Baroque music to jazz, including classical, romantic, and contemporary aesthetics.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Marc Kowalczyk | Genre | piano learning method (young audience) |
| Instrumentation | piano (solo piano and four-hand pieces) | Language | French |
| Collection | "Au coeur du piano" | Difficulty | beginner |
Questions frequently asked
Is this piano method suitable for a beginning child?
Designed for young beginners, this first volume offers a progression adapted to the first steps at the piano. Music theory is integrated with keyboard practice.
Can four hands play together with Au cœur du piano volume 1?
Duet pieces are included and can be played with four hands alongside a child of the same age.
What exercises are included in this volume?
The lessons combine note reading, rhythm reading, and finger exercises. These exercises directly prepare the performance of the pieces. The short pieces facilitate organizing practice at home.
What repertoire is covered in this method?
Learning is based on melodies constructed from classical harmonies and musical scales. The musical culture developed notably covers baroque, classical, romantic, contemporary, and jazz styles.
Who wrote Au cœur du piano volume 1?
Marc Kowalczyk is the author of this method, developed from ten years of teaching experience with young pianists. The book is written in French and is part of a three-volume series.
