Bastiens' Invitation To Music - Piano Party - Book D

Piano Party, Book D expands reading to positions in D, A, E (Group 2); Db, Ab, Eb (Group 3); and Gb, Bb, B (Group 4). Flats and sharps, more dynamic markings, and key signatures are presented. As begun in Book C, students are asked to write the counts in every piece indicated by the pencil icon. "Weekly Tune-Up" practice directions and accompaniments enhance home practice.

Piano Party is the core book at all four levels of the Bastiens' Invitation to Music Series (A, B, C, D); new concepts are introduced in the Piano Party books. Along with Piano Party, the companion books, Theory & Ear Training Party and Performance Party, provide the formula for a well-balanced music education. Colorful illustrations in all the books are used to reinforce concepts and styles, to maintain interest, and to motivate.

About Bastiens' Invitation To Music Sensitive and inspired teaching of early childhood students is a very satisfying and joyful experience for both parents and teachers. Ensure the success of these very special students with the Bastiens' Invitations to Music series, an exciting introduction to the marvelous world of music. No reading or writing is presumed, all necessary skills are developed gradually in successive levels of instruction.

The Bastiens' Invitation to Music series uses gradual multi-key approach, guiding children from pre-staff notation to staff reading. Illustrations and activities that are fun and instructional enhance learning and heighten interest.

Publisher: Neil A. Kjos Music Company, Series: Bastiens' Invitation to Music

Publisher Item #: WP273

Composer: , Jane Smisor Bastien

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

Ensemble: Piano Solo