Basic Library
Bastien Piano Basics takes a multi-key, chordal approach. Reading begins in C Major position. Supplementary books are correlated page-by-page with each "Piano" lesson book. This carefully planned curriculum, with its gradual pacing, provides excellent reinforcement, ensuring the success of beginning students. The Primer Level starts with an orientation to the keyboard, specifically targeting groups of two and three black keys. Five 4-8 measure tunes on black keys only kick off this level, with simple rhythms of quarter, half and whole notes in prereading notation (letter names written in noteheads). Next comes an orientation to white keys and their letter names with eight tunes of 4-8 measures each. At this point, one hand plays in the first half of each tune and then the other in the second half, in C Major position. Each staff is then taught individually. The right hand learns to play the treble clef in 4 short tunes. The left hand learns the bass clef in the next 4 tunes. Playing from the grand staff comes next, still in C Major position. Middle C and G Major positions are presented towards the end of the book. Other concepts included in the Primer Level are melodic and harmonic intervals of 2nd, 3rds, 4ths, 5ths; slurs and ties; rests; two eighth notes together; sharps and flats; and staccato.

A new hymn series arranged for students by Deborah Brady! Books start at the early elementary level and go through late elementary. All arrangements are beautifully done in a simple manner and all include an optional duet part to be played along with the student part. Titles include: For the Beauty of the Earth; Faith of Our Fathers; Come Christians, Join to Sing; Jesus Loves Me; Amazing Grace; Doxology; Jesus in the Morning; O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing; Just As I Am; Were You There; Abide with Me and more!

Book 2 opens with a new My Own Song improvisation on CDEFG. Unit 1 introduces phrasing and legato touch, and also presents harmonic 2nds and 3rds with staccato touch. The following two units are dedicated to the introduction of 4ths and 5ths. Also in Unit 3, sharps are introduced in a diatonic setting starting on D, and flats are introduced as blues notes. Most pieces in the second half of Book 2 coordinate hands playing together.

Hymns I Know celebrates the great riches of our spiritual heritage. These cherished tunes and lyrics have been thoughtfully paired with Bible verses and beautiful full-color illustrations to help bring a deeper meaning and understanding to the words of the songs.Arranged for the developing elementary pianist, the music corresponds well with any piano method, and includes optional duets for added enjoyment.Hymns I Know helps to build a firm foundation in sacred tradition, encouraging hymns and sacred music to become a part of children's everyday language, and is sure to be long treasured by students, teachers, and parents. - Faith of Our Fathers - God Is So Good - The Lord Is My Shepherd - Jesus Loves Me - What A Friend We Have In Jesus - For the Beauty of the Earth - Shall We Gather at the River.

Basic Library
These wildly popular collections, arranged by Nancy and Randall Faber, feature favorite hymns and songs of faith from the earliest level of reading to the intermediate. All selections convey a spirit of joy, celebrating the Christian faith. This excellent supplementary material is perfect for Sunday School and family gatherings.