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 holistic way, with lesson, theory, and technic pages mixed with attractive performance pieces all in the same volume. A gradual multi-key approach is used allowing students to experience complete keyboard knowledge. There is a clear step-by-step presentation of concepts and skills with straightforward, simple reinforcement and review throughout the series. The learning sequence is carefully graded to ensure steady progress, and students will love the selection of music as well as the beautiful watercolor illustrations.
Primer A
Introduction to the Entire Piano Keyboard
Pre-staff notation:
Single-line black and white key pieces
Multiple hand placements, including Middle C and C 5-finger positions
Quarter, half, dotted half and whole notes; quarter and half rests
4/4 and 3/4 time signatures
p, mp, mf and f dynamics
Steps, skips, and repeats
Product details
Publisher : Kjos Music Company (1 January 2016)
Language : English
Sheet music : 72 pages
ISBN-10 : 0849797853
ISBN-13 : 978-0849797859
Dimensions : 30.48 x 22.86 x 4 cm
Best Sellers Rank: 145,362 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
415 in Piano Songbooks
472 in Piano & Keyboards
704 in Music Instruction & Study (Books)
Customer Reviews: 4.7
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