Bastien Piano Basicss Primer Level Learning Library Set - Piano, Theory, Performance, and Technic Books

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 Piano Primer(WP200) 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. The Theory Primer (WP205) includes drills, games, and short pieces to reinforce the concepts presented in Piano. It features easily-understood directions and large staff size for written work. Performance is the Bastien Piano Basics solo collection series. The enjoyable variety of original tunes, folk songs, and pop styles will spice up piano study, and the delightfully colorful artwork will give students a lift! The Performance Primer (WP210) contains 25 solos that use concepts presented in Piano. Ideal for study of first recital; several include duet accompaniments. Technic is the Bastien Piano Basics technic development series. Use the practical warm-up exercises to start lessons and practice sessions. Each page is carefully correlated with Piano, Performance, and Theory. Your students will develop dependable technic from the very beginning. The Technic Primer Level (WP215) provides an excellent selection of technical drills and exercises to develop hand and finger coordination.