BASTIEN METHOD BASTIEN PIANO FOR ADULT Everything the adult beginner needs in one book! To teach piano basics, the Bastien have created a new, rich course designed specifically for adult beginners, Bastien Piano for Adults is a welcome addition to the best-selling collection of Bastien methods and supplementary materials. Lessons, theory, technic, and sight reading are combined in one easy-to-use book. The series is gradually paced to ensure student confidence and success. The variety of music, custom selected for adults, includes famous classic themes, folk songs, spirituals, ragtime, blues, boogie, jazz, and Bastien originals that teach the basics in a straightforward, yet innovative manner. Accompaniment CD's for Bastien Piano for Adults , Books 1 & 2 were created to musically enhance student practice, thus making piano study more enjoyable. In addition to adding excitement, variety, and motivation for the student, the CD's help improve understanding of phrasing, balance, rhythm, and pulse. Even beginning students can play along with a jazz band, a symphony, or rock group. The CD's add a whole new, joyous dimension to learning piano and making music. KP1 Piano For Adults, Book 1 (Book & 2-CD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KP1B Piano For Adults, Book 1 (Book only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  KP1CD Piano For Adults, Book 1 (2-CD only) . . . . . . . . . .  . . . .  KP2 Piano For Adults, Book 2 (Book & 2-CD).  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KP2B Piano For Adults, Book 2 (Book only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   KP2CD Piano For Adults, Book 2 (2-CD only) . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . RM 102.00 RM 59.00 RM 59.00 RM 102.00 RM 59.00 RM 59.00 CHRISTMAS FOR ADULT One of the joys of learning to play the piano is the ability to share music with family and friends. Bastien Christmas for Adults, Book 1&2 are collections of sacred and popular Christmas classics that have culminated over centuries of musical celebration. These books allow adult beginners the pleasure of playing Christmas classics right from the start. Bastien Christmas for Adults, Books 1&2 provide elementary arrangements (some with duets) that correlated with Bastien Piano for Adults, Book 1&2. Engaging accomplishments are also available on CD with this exciting collection, bringing new meaning to Yuletide joy!   KP7 Christmas For Adults, Book 1 (Book & CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KP7B Christmas For Adults, Book 1 (Book only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KP8 Christmas For Adults, Book 1 (Book & CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KP8B Christmas For Adults, Book 1 (Book only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RM 51.80 RM 26.90 RM 51.80 RM 26.90 Bastiens’ Invitation To Music Bastien’s Invitation to Music (ages 4 - 6) was written to fill the need of parents’ overwhelming requests to start very young beginners. Tapping into a child’s natural affinity for music helps develop habits and skills which carry over into all aspects of a child’s life as he or she matures. Gradual multi-key approach. Assumes no writing or reading readiness. Paced appropriately for the concentration span of young children. Use of Piano Party (lesson book), Theory & Ear Training Party and Performance Party simultaneously will continually reinforce basic concepts. Numerous pre-staff notation pieces make playing the piano immediately accessible. Delightful music will appeal to the ears of young beginners. Colourful illustrations and captivating activities will keep children motivated. “Every Day” directions guide daily practicing. Accompaniments are provided for most pieces. Book A introduces the music alphabet, high and low (up and down – right and left) concepts, finger numbers, white key names, and counting (crotchet, two quavers, minim, dotted minim and semibreve notes). Playing black key clusters establishes good hand positions. The book concludes with middle C pieces in pre-staff notation. Book B continues with a variety of pieces in pre-staff notation, steps and skips, crossing hands arpeggios and tonic chords in C, G, F, the two note V7 chord and counting rhythms (three quavers, single quaver and dotted crotchet). The staff is introduced by identifying and writing skips. WP270 Piano Party – Book A . . . . . . . . RM 26.90 WP271 Piano Party – Book B . . . . . . . . RM 26.90 Book C presents pieces written on the grand staff with an emphasis on reading steps and skips before intervals of 4ths and 5ths are introduced. Slurs, ties, forte, piano and 2/4, ¾, 4/4 concepts are mastered. Students read from bass clef low F to treble clef high G in the positions of C, G, F (Group 1) and Middle C position. Book D expands reading to positions in D, A, E (Group 2); D flat, A flat, E flat (Group 3); and G flat, B flat and B (Group 4). Flats and sharps, more dynamic markings, and key signatures are presented. As in Book C, students are asked to write the counts in every piece indicated by the pencil icon. WP272 Piano Party – Book C . . . . . . . . RM 26.90 WP273 Piano Party – Book D . . . . . . . . RM 26.90 Piano for the Young Beginner (Primer A & B) 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. Theory & Technic For the Young Beginner This series is designed to be used in conjunction with Piano for the Young Beginner, Primers A and B. short pieces, written exercises, and technic studies are used to emphasize and reinforce concepts. WP230 Piano For The Young Beginner – Primer A . . . . . . RM 22.90 WP231 Piano For The Young Beginner – Primer B . . . . . . RM 22.90 WP232 Theory & Technic Young Beginner - Primer A  . . . RM 21.90 WP233 Theory & Technic Young Beginner - Primer B  . . . RM 21.90

Primer Level Beginners ages 7-11 will find the Primer Level books in Bastien Piano Basics perfectly suited to their needs, desires and capabilities. The well organized and logical sequence of concepts will build student confidence, and the cheerfully colored, original artwork will keep students alert and motivated. Level 1 Students at level 1 of Bastien Piano Basics, who have completed either of the Primer Levels, continue their musical development with happy, effervescent musical exercises enriched by charming, colorful illustrations. Five-finger positions in the keys of C, G and F are covered. Level 2 Level 2 of Bastien Piano Basics helps students explore a more challenging and rewarding musical terrain including scales, 6/8 time, and five-finger positions in the keys of D, A and E. The delightful, attention holding Bastien touch develops students’ technic and stimulates their imagination at the same time! Level 3 Level 3 of Bastien Piano Basics is carefully designed to boost student interest at a time when the appeal of piano lessons often diminishes. Five-finger positions in the keys of D flat, A flat and E flat are covered. Attractive pieces, easily understood concepts and copious colorful illustrations make a pedagogically sound combination that’s sure to stimulate and motivate! Level 4 Level 4 completes the Bastien Piano Basics course with style and flair. By the end of Level 4, students have followed the gradual multi-key approach through all twelve keys. Even more important, they have learned to analyze-teach themselves so that they can continue to develop their musical skills throughout their lives!

WP200 Piano – Primer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . RM 27.90 WP201 Piano – Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RM 27.90 WP202 Piano – Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RM 27.90 WP203 Piano – Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RM 29.90 WP204 Piano – Level 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RM 29.90