Bastien has created a very popular series of books that help the beginning piano student progress quickly called Bastien Piano Basics. The focus of the Bastien Piano Books is understanding and playing in specific hand positions. Students practice many songs in the C Position, then move on to the G Position, etc. After awhile, students are required to move their hands around to the various hand positions. In each new position, they are exposed to various rhythms and musical terms. They contain cute pictures to provide a more creative music setting.
Bastien Piano Basics Books come in Piano, Theory, Technique, and Performance.
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Piano for the Young Beginner – Primer A Written by James Bastien. Instructional book (big note notation) for piano. Series: Bastien Piano Basics. 48 pages. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company. (KJ.WP230) See more info… |
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Piano for the Young Beginner – Primer B Written by James Bastien. Instructional book for piano. Series: Bastien Piano Basics. 48 pages. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company. (KJ.WP231) See more info… |
Bastien Piano Books Primer Level
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Bastien Piano Books Level One
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Bastien Piano Books Level Two
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Bastien Piano Books Level Three
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Bastien Piano Books Level Four
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