James Bastien was an influential American pianist and educator whose musical legacy lives on through innovative piano teaching methods. Together with his wife Jane Smisor, he developed piano curricula that have inspired generations of students and teachers worldwide. Their approach focused on addressing the practical needs of students, leading to the creation of an extensive collection of publications. The Bastien name has become synonymous with modern and effective piano pedagogy.
This collection contains famous literature from the opera, orchestral, and piano worlds, expertly arranged for beginning students. Many early level selections have duet parts for teachers. Correlated with the Bastien Piano Library, they can be used with any beginning piano method. A delight for students and parents. Enjoy and learn!
This collection contains famous literature from the opera, orchestral, and piano worlds, expertly arranged for beginning students. Many early level selections have duet parts for teachers. Correlated with the Bastien Piano Library, they can be used with any beginning piano method. A delight for students and parents. Enjoy and learn!
This collection contains famous literature from the opera, orchestral, and piano worlds, expertly arranged for beginning students. Many early level selections have duet parts for teachers. Correlated with the Bastien Piano Library, they can be used with any beginning piano method.
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!Level 3 presents relative minor scales (a and d), octaves, minor key signatures, major-minor triads, primary chords in minor, various bass styles, triplets, the chromatic scale, and the kyes of D-flat, A-flat, and E-flat.
Each collection contains famous literature from the opera, orchestra, and piano worlds, expertly arranged for beginning students. Many early level selections have duet parts for teachers. Correlated with the Bastien Piano Library, they can be used with any beginning piano method. Selections include Sheep May Safely Graze, Tales from the Vienna Woods (Level 3)
