Piano is the main lesson book in the Bastien Piano Basics course. The carefully graded, logical learning sequence assures steady, continual progress. Original music by the Bastiens includes a stimulating mixture of pop, folk, classical, and contemporary styles. Full-color illustrations throughout entertain and reinforce musical concepts along the way. The gradual multi-key approach takes students through all 12 keys -- 3 in each of Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. Each page is carefully correlated page-by-page with Theory, Performance, and Technic. All in all, a dynamic way to introduce students to the marvelous world of music!
This Primer series for young beginners (ages-5-6) begins with pre-staff notation, and proceeds to reading on the grand staff. The combination of original, folk, and seasonal songs, and full-color artwork makes learning a treat. Students who complete both Primers A & B are ready for study in Level 1 of Bastien Piano Basics.
Christmas Classics are collections of timeless (and most requested) traditional carols that students are sure to enjoy and cherish throughout the holiday season! Each book of arrangements are designed to go along with the corresponding levels of the Bastien New Traditions All-In-One Course, or the comparable level of any (similar) piano course. In each book, the carols appear in progressive order of difficulty. Duets for each carol (Primer A, Primer B and Level 1 only) provide students with wonderful ensemble playing opportunities. The duets offer a rhythmic foundation for student beginners and may be played by the teacher, a student¿s parent or sibling, or a more advanced student. Holiday-themed activity pages are woven into each book to provide fun review and reinforcement of beginning concepts. Gorgeous, full-color illustrations enhance the student experiences.
Christmas Classics are collections of timeless (and most requested) traditional carols that students are sure to enjoy and cherish throughout the holiday season! Each book of arrangements are designed to go along with the corresponding levels of the Bastien New Traditions All-In-One Course, or the comparable level of any (similar) piano course. In each book, the carols appear in progressive order of difficulty. Duets for each carol (Primer A, Primer B and Level 1 only) provide students with wonderful ensemble playing opportunities. The duets offer a rhythmic foundation for student beginners and may be played by the teacher, a student¿s parent or sibling, or a more advanced student. Holiday-themed activity pages are woven into each book to provide fun review and reinforcement of beginning concepts. Gorgeous, full-color illustrations enhance the student experiences.
Christmas Classics are collections of timeless (and most requested) traditional carols that students are sure to enjoy and cherish throughout the holiday season! Each book of arrangements are designed to go along with the corresponding levels of the Bastien New Traditions All-In-One Course, or the comparable level of any (similar) piano course. In each book, the carols appear in progressive order of difficulty. Duets for each carol (Primer A, Primer B and Level 1 only) provide students with wonderful ensemble playing opportunities. The duets offer a rhythmic foundation for student beginners and may be played by the teacher, a student¿s parent or sibling, or a more advanced student. Holiday-themed activity pages are woven into each book to provide fun review and reinforcement of beginning concepts. Gorgeous, full-color illustrations enhance the student experiences.
Theory is the theory workbook portion of the Bastien Piano Basics course. Each book contains written work and some short pieces to reinforce the concepts presented in Piano. Games, puzzles, and colorful illustrations make learning fun! Your students will gain a better understanding of the music they are playing, and they will learn more easily when theory instruction is a regular part of their piano studies. Each page is carefully correlated with Piano, Performance, and Technic.
The Standard of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method Books 1 & 2 combine a strong performance-centered approach with music theory, music history, ear training, listening, composition, improvisation, and interdisciplinary and multicultural studies.  The result is the most complete band method available anywhere.Features include:Full color drawings and color-coding of important text and music motivate and inform.Three starting systems help ensure positive results in any beginning situation.FOR ... ONLY exercises (i.e. FOR FLUTES ONLY) offer idiomatic solutions to the unique challenges of each instrument.Excellerators (advanced supplemental exercises) reinforce and enrich performance basics.A nine page FOR OBOES ONLY starting system gives beginners a solid foundation for learning in the full band setting.Expanded French Horn and Percussion books, including a separate book for Timpani & Auxiliary Percussion, address the unique needs of beginners on these instruments.A comprehensive, totally-correlated Electric Bass book offers expanded opportunities for student involvement.Music from over 20 countries, with correlated enrichments, encourages multicultural study.Achievement Lines and GO FOR EXCELLENCE! test lines ensure objective assessment of students'' accomplishments.A built-in reward system motivates students and encourages musical growth.Expanded 48 page part books (instead of the usual 32 pages) provide added reinforcement of musical skills.600-plus page full Conductor Scores contain Objectives for every line of music, Director tips, extended reference articles, duplicable worksheets and quizzes, and theory, listening, composing, improvisation, geography, foreign language, history, and other interdisciplinary Activities for Excellence. 
Theory & Ear Training Party books correlate with their respective level Piano Party books. They provide reinforcement of the concepts presented in Piano Party, especially through listening and writing plus improvising and composing activities. Students learn through sequential games and exercises designed to hold their interest.
Each of these action-packed books build students'' reading skills using two types of exercises: Daily Note Search emphasizes quick recognition of notes out of five-finger positions; Short Phrases in five-finger positions give your students a daily diet of reading (not rehearsing). The suggested practice routine fosters excellent self-evaluation habits. Progress reports help teachers and students track annual progress. Both of Levels 1 and 2 may be used with any beginning piano method.Level 2 provides sight reading material, both in and out of 5-finger position.
Technic is the Bastien Piano Basics technic development series. Use the practical warm-up exercises to start lessons and practice sessions. Original works by James Bastien, and graded etudes by masters such as Schmitt, Czerny, Hanon, and Lemoine reinforce technic. Each page is carefully correlated with Piano, Performance, and Theory. Your students will develop dependable technic from the very beginning.
Designed for musicians who have completed a second year of study in any method, this important book features scales, thirds, and arpeggios; technique, articulation, and melodious etudes; plus excerpts from the classical repertoire and full-band chorales in 16 major and minor keys. With emphasis placed on specific musicianship skills, plus options for differentiated learning and instruction, it goes above and beyond technique books of the past. Whether used in private lessons or in a group, Tradition of Excellence: Technique and Musicianship is sure to improve technical ability and enhance artistic sensitivity for all band students!
Essential Piano Repertoire provides piano students with carefully chosen collections of the very best keyboard literature from the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries. The appropriately graded levels ensure steady and thorough progress as pianists advance in their study of the baroque, classical, and romantic styles.
Representing composers and musical styles of the 19th and 20th centuries, these collections include student favorites and teacher selected classics, including works by Beyer, K├╢hler, Gurlitt, Bart├│k, Grieg, Schubert, and many more.
The Standard of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method Books 1 & 2 combine a strong performance-centered approach with music theory, music history, ear training, listening, composition, improvisation, and interdisciplinary and multicultural studies.  The result is the most complete band method available anywhere.Features include:Full color drawings and color-coding of important text and music motivate and inform.Three starting systems help ensure positive results in any beginning situation.FOR ... ONLY exercises (i.e. FOR FLUTES ONLY) offer idiomatic solutions to the unique challenges of each instrument.Excellerators (advanced supplemental exercises) reinforce and enrich performance basics.A nine page FOR OBOES ONLY starting system gives beginners a solid foundation for learning in the full band setting.Expanded French Horn and Percussion books, including a separate book for Timpani & Auxiliary Percussion, address the unique needs of beginners on these instruments.A comprehensive, totally-correlated Electric Bass book offers expanded opportunities for student involvement.Music from over 20 countries, with correlated enrichments, encourages multicultural study.Achievement Lines and GO FOR EXCELLENCE! test lines ensure objective assessment of students'' accomplishments.A built-in reward system motivates students and encourages musical growth.Expanded 48 page part books (instead of the usual 32 pages) provide added reinforcement of musical skills.600-plus page full Conductor Scores contain Objectives for every line of music, Director tips, extended reference articles, duplicable worksheets and quizzes, and theory, listening, composing, improvisation, geography, foreign language, history, and other interdisciplinary Activities for Excellence. 
The Standard of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method Books 1 & 2 combine a strong performance-centered approach with music theory, music history, ear training, listening, composition, improvisation, and interdisciplinary and multicultural studies.  The result is the most complete band method available anywhere.Features include:Full color drawings and color-coding of important text and music motivate and inform.Three starting systems help ensure positive results in any beginning situation.FOR ... ONLY exercises (i.e. FOR FLUTES ONLY) offer idiomatic solutions to the unique challenges of each instrument.Excellerators (advanced supplemental exercises) reinforce and enrich performance basics.A nine page FOR OBOES ONLY starting system gives beginners a solid foundation for learning in the full band setting.Expanded French Horn and Percussion books, including a separate book for Timpani & Auxiliary Percussion, address the unique needs of beginners on these instruments.A comprehensive, totally-correlated Electric Bass book offers expanded opportunities for student involvement.Music from over 20 countries, with correlated enrichments, encourages multicultural study.Achievement Lines and GO FOR EXCELLENCE! test lines ensure objective assessment of students'' accomplishments.A built-in reward system motivates students and encourages musical growth.Expanded 48 page part books (instead of the usual 32 pages) provide added reinforcement of musical skills.600-plus page full Conductor Scores contain Objectives for every line of music, Director tips, extended reference articles, duplicable worksheets and quizzes, and theory, listening, composing, improvisation, geography, foreign language, history, and other interdisciplinary Activities for Excellence. 
The Primer Level and Levels 1 through 4 of Christmas Favorites are precisely coordinated to the corresponding five levels in the Bastien Piano Library. Each book contains a selection of the best known popular Christmas carols, brightly illustrated with clear, easy-to-read large notes for the early levels. Students will enjoy getting a new book every year!
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.
All for strings is a comprehensive three-volume method surrounded by a wealth of supplementary materials for teaching and performance.This complete curriculum covers virtually every aspect of beginning through intermediate string study, emphasizing technical skills, rhythmic understanding, and quality musical experiences. Many of the National Standards for Music Education can be easily implemented into the classroom setting with the varied components All for Strings has to offer.Book 1 provides a well-rounded course of study for all beginning string students. It begins with "Starting by Rote" and "Starting by Note" approaches to music reading. Photos, diagrams, and logos intergraded throughout the book reinforce all new concepts introduced. Carefully selected and composed technical materials and musical selections provide excellent opportunities for learning and growth. Rhythm exercises and theory games are also provided, as well as duets, trios, and ensembles.
Each of these action-packed books build students'' reading skills using two types of exercises: Daily Note Search emphasizes quick recognition of notes out of five-finger positions; Short Phrases in five-finger positions give your students a daily diet of reading (not rehearsing). The suggested practice routine fosters excellent self-evaluation habits. Progress reports help teachers and students track annual progress. Both of Levels 1 and 2 may be used with any beginning piano method.Level 1 provides sight reading material, both in and out of 5-finger position.
Theory Workbooks 1 and 2 are correlated with the All for Strings method books and are suitable for classroom or individual use. Each page features exercises and games which encompass music fundamentals introduced in the method books.Students start by learning the piano keyboard to increase their understanding of the intervals. They also work with fingering chart exercises so that basic theory can be immediately applied to their instrument. In addition to drawing clefs, notes, key and time signatures, students learn about musical phrases and begin composing. Puzzles and musical math games are also included. 
This appealing course of study for beginners age 12 and up is designed functionally, allowing students to play and harmonize melodies from the beginning. A time-tested chord approach method that really works!
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