Joan Last's Rhythmic Reading Book V is a preparatory work for Grade 5 Piano examination. The book
Includes:: a short piece, The Tranquil River, & twelve preparatory studies, which cover Phrasing & Staccato, Melody & Accompaniment, Rhythmic Precision in 6/8 time, Tied Notes & Legato Chords, Semiquaver grouping, Pedalling, Melody & syncopated accompaniment, Triplet groups, Attack & Rhythmic Precision, Facility of Fingerwork, Quick Perception of Clef Change, Rhythmic divisions of Semiquaver groups & 9/8 time. Last's goal is to prepare the student thoroughly for the rhythmic demands of the Grade V exam. Her authoritative & commonsensical tone, gained from her own early solo career & her years as a teacher at the Royal Academy of Music, shines through this very practical publication. A short glossary of French musical terms is included.