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 2 Set:

Piano Level 2 (WP202) presents binary and ternary form&comma one-octave scales with tetrachords identified&comma intervals of 6th and 7th&comma primary chords&comma triads and inversions&comma 6/8 time&comma and the keys of D&comma A&comma and E. The Theory book contains written work and some short pieces to reinforce the concepts presented in Piano. Games&comma puzzles&comma and colorful illustrations make learning fun! Theory Level 2 (WP207) 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. Performance Level 2 (WP212) contains 19 imaginative supplementary pieces to augment learning. 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. Technic Level 2 (WP217) includes technic exercises correlated with Piano.