Piano – Level 1A
All-In-One Piano Course. Composed by Jane Bastien, Lisa Bastien, and Lori Bastien. Bastien New Traditions. Method Book. 71 pages. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #WP452. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.WP452).
Item Number: KJ.WP452
ISBN 9780084979782.
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.
Level 1A
Expanded Note Reading
* Harmonic and melodic intervals: 2nds, 3rds, 4ths and 5ths
* Slurs and ties
* Legato and staccato
* Accidentals (sharps and flats)
* Hands together playing both as 2-note harmonies and note against note.
About Bastien New Traditions
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. Each book includes cutting edge technology in the Kjos Interactive Practice Studio (IPS), which students can use on their desktop or mobile device to access audio accompaniments, educational enrichments, and so much more! Students have access to a “virtual book” from nearly any location.
