Level 1B includes elementary level pieces that appeal to the young student. It begins with a review of C and G Major positions, introduces middle C position, and conveys new musical concepts such as accidentals, staccato and accents, tempo marks, eighth notes and rests, and the damper pedal. The book finishes up with a presentation of half and whole steps, followed by a progressive introduction to the C and G Major scales.

Here are America's two greatest, and most sung and performed, patriotic anthems. Both songs are included in their entirety as separate arrangements, and each selection is presented twice, once in a higher key and once in a lower key. America the Beautiful has versions in B-flat and in C Major. The Star Spangled Banner is presented in both A-flat and B-flat Major. All the verses are included, with a separate vocal line above the piano part, as well as chord letters above the melody line. Additionally there is excellent historical information for each song included. The piano arrangement is basic, yet full, harmonically, with octave reaches. These are perfect for inclusion in patriotic functions.

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.

Basic Library
Students who have completed either the Primer Level or Bastien Piano Basics: Piano for the Young Beginner should move on to Level 1 of Bastien Piano Basics and continue their musical development with happy, effervescent pieces enriched by charming, colorful illustrations. Level 1 starts with review of what was covered in Primer Level and simple tunes in C Major position. The student is required to play single notes or parallel octaves between the hands at this point. There is also a review of sharps, flats, and the C Major chord . The two-note dominant seventh is presented. Later, five finger positions of F Major and both G Major positions are covered, as are their tonic (3 note) and dominant seventh (2 note) chords. Bass clef line notes and space notes are drilled and a few pages later the treble clef notes are drilled. Other concepts include damper pedal, single eighths, dotted quarter notes and natural signs.

Each book contains an assortment of graded reading material for systematic sight reading development. These carefully constructed books make great additions to any piano method.

Both volumes contain selections at the intermediate level. Book 1 contains: Sweet Betsy from Pike; Old Joe Clark; Down in the Valley; Polly Wolly Doodle; Every Night When the Sun Goes In; Go Down, Moses; One More River to Cross and Oh Susanna! Book 2 contains: Red River Valley; I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger; Shenandoah; The Arkansas Traveler; Sit Down, Sister!; Oh, Rock-a-My Soul! and Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho.

Includes eight popular patriotic songs, some with teacher accompaniments, designed for the beginning pianist. A stirring introduction to the most quintessentially American songs! Includes The Star-Spangled Banner, You're a Grand Old Flag, The Caisson Song, and 5 more.Primer Level - Level 1.

An appealing collection of favorite Joplin piano rags, arranged for the late intermediate through early advanced performer. Features pedaling and articulation marks, and helpful notes on teaching ragtime style. Includes: Pineapple Rag; Maple Leaf Rag; Solace; The Entertainer and more.

A delightful series of favorite melodies, comfortably arranged in five-finger position for students who are just beginning to read musical notation. Optional teacher/parent duets are included for each selection.