FunKey! - Level 1

FunKey! - Level 1

Level 1 - Keys of C major/A minor, G major/E minor, F major/D minor. Each piece is written so that it can be played in one hand position, as is the case in the ABRSM sight-reading syllabus. The pieces are simple melodies shared by separate hands.

FunKey! is a brand-new series of piano pieces, designed to develop students' sight-reading skills and awareness of key, using fun material which supports the sight-reading requirements of the ABRSM examination board.

The pieces are in a variety of styles, notably rock, swing and Latin, increasing in difficulty from Level 1 up to Level 5. Downloadable backing tracks can be found on the Kevin Mayhew website. The backing tracks first appear with the melody incorporated, then as minus one, covering all the keys of that level.

FunKey! will improve rhythmic awareness and confidence, and the ability to play fluently. Students will be encouraged to sight-read regularly, changing an element of piano playing which is often seen as intimidating into a pleasurable one.