Never before, nor since, has there been a piano method as easy to follow, as pedagogically sound, as exciting to look at&, as musical to play - and as well-designed for motivation, achievement, and success as BASTIEN PIANO BASICS.

The Bastien Piano Basics method is comprised of four completely correlated course books — PIANO, THEORY, PERFORMANCE,  and TECHNIC. Bastien Piano Basics uses a gradual multi-key approach, with reading beginning in the C five-finger position. Five levels of carefully graded lesson material provide constant opportunities for reinforcing basic concepts. It's the smoothest,most heart-warming, most entertaining, most musical way to teach eager youngsters the joys of playing the piano. And comprehensive, page-by-page correlation makes Bastien Piano Basics remarkably easy to teach!

Level 1 Set:

The Piano Level 1 (WP201) may be used with students who have completed any Primer Level. It begins with easy pieces in the C position and presents C, F, G 5-finger positions. The Theory Level 1 (WP206) presents theory materials correlated with Piano. Performance is the Bastien Piano Basics solo collection series. The enjoyable variety of original tunes&comma folk songs&comma and pop styles will spice up piano study&comma and the delightfully colorful artwork will give students a lift! Each of these solos is designed for study as well as performance for family&comma friends&comma or recital audiences. The Performance Level 1 contains 20 supplementary pieces to reinforce and provide more enjoyment of fundamentals learned. Technic is the Bastien Piano Basics technic development series. Use the practical warm-up exercises to start lessons and practice sessions. Your students will develop dependable technic from the very beginning. The Technic Level 1 (WP216) uses technical drills and exercises to develop finger fitness.