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Builds Students´ Reading Skills Using Two Types Of Exercises: Daily Note Search Emphasizes Quick Recognition Of Notes; Short Phrases Gives Students A Daily Diet Of Reading (Not Rehearsing). The...

This dramatic 10-page solo was commissioned by the Richmond, Virginia Music Teachers Association in honor of their 50th anniversary. The James River has always been important to life in Virginia,...

Composed by Jane Bastien This cheerful solo in C major will make any student smile. The melody is split between the hands in middle C position, with very little shifting.

Composed by Jane Bastien Rhythmically and melodically simple, this piece gives level two students a comfortable avenue for reading accidentals and playing expressively.

Composed by Jane Bastien Broken and blocked chords are used throughout the piece. Starting in F five finger position with an F Major key signature, students will have to shift up the octave, as well...

Encouraging and emotionally relevant, I Want to Quit Piano But My Folks Won't Let Me merges musical knowledge and teaching skills of the composer with an empathy for the thoughts, feelings, and...

Composed by James Bastien, Jane Bastien Each volume contains a superb selection of original solos perfect for recitals, contests, or festivals. Level 3.

This text helps students to “jump-start” playing major and minor scales (all three forms). Rather than rely on students only reading notated scales, each core page also shows scale...

Exercises by the master 19th century pedagogues appear more frequently throughout this book than the previous levels. Many exercises are included that build the skills needed for hands-together...

This exercise book gives attention to many technic elements appropriate to early elementary piano students beginning with the down-up motion of the wrist in playing two-note slurs. Focus is also...

Matches method series in which students learn notes from middle-C outward on the grand staff. Gives focus to lifting from the keys led by the wrists as well as shifting arm weight from one finger to...

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...