Bastien Piano Basics - Piano - Primer

Beginners ages 7 11 will find the Primer Level books in Bastien Piano Basics perfectly suited to their needs, desires, and capabilities. The well-organized and logical sequence of concepts will build student confidence, and the cheerfully-colored, original artwork will keep students alert and motivated.

Instructional book (big note notation). Introductory text, instructional text, big note notation, easy piano notation, fingerings, lyrics (on most songs) and illustrations. Piano is the main lesson book in the Bastien Piano Basics course. The carefully graded, logical learning sequence assures steady, continual progress. Original music by the Bastiens includes a stimulating mixture of pop, folk, classical, and contemporary styles. Full-color illustrations throughout entertain and reinforce musical concepts along the way. The gradual multi-key approach takes students through all 12 keys -- 3 in each of Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. Each page is carefully correlated page-by-page with Theory, Performance, and Technic. All in all, a dynamic way to introduce students to the marvelous world of music! The Primer Level is for average age beginners (7-11). It uses pre-staff notation before introducing the grand staff. Reading is presented with steps, skips, and repeated notes. Music includes a variety of original works, folk songs, and pop styles, many with duet accompaniments.

About Bastien Piano Basics Bastien Piano Basics is an exciting and comprehensive series for piano study designed to get the young student off to the right start. The learning sequence is carefully graded to assure steady progress, while the full-color illustrations entertain and reinforce along the way.

Publisher: Neil A. Kjos Music Company, Series: Bastien Piano Basics

Publisher Item #: WP200

Composer: James Bastien

Instrument: Piano, Piano Method, Piano Solo, Level: Early Elementary, Format: Sheet Music

Ensemble: Piano Solo