Bastien New Traditions is a comprehensive and integrated method for beginning piano study that is easy to use and paced just right for today’s busy students. Concepts are presented in a holistic way&comma with lesson&comma theory&comma and technic pages mixed with attractive performance pieces all in the same volume. A gradual multi-key approach is used allowing students to experience complete keyboard knowledge. There is a clear step-by-step presentation of concepts and skills with straightforward&comma simple reinforcement and review throughout the series. The learning sequence is carefully graded to ensure steady progress&comma and students will love the selection of music as well as the beautiful watercolor illustrations.

Expanded Note Reading

• Harmonic and melodic intervals: 2nds&comma 3rds&comma 4ths and 5ths
• Slurs and ties
• Legato and staccato
• Accidentals (sharps and flats)
• Hands together playing both as 2-note harmonies and note against note