Bastien Piano Basics: Piano - Primer

<p>Bastien Piano Basics ENHANCED editions combine the time-tested, best-selling Bastien Basics pedagogy with innovative technology to take learning to a whole new level! Each book includes eBook access, new play-along accompaniments, a personal recording studio, writing tools, flashcards, and much more - all powered by the INTERACTIVE Practice Studio(TM) (IPS) app!</p><p>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-colour 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 marvellous world of music!</p><p>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.</p>