WP205 - Bastien Piano Basics - Theory - Primer Level (Primer Level/Bastien Piano Basics Wp205) Paperback – December 1, 1991

I used this series of piano books when I was a kid. Recently my husband expressed wanting to learn more about music and music theory, so I bought these for him. This book (primer level) is perfect for teaching a beginner with no baseline concept of time signatures or reading sheet music. He's doing great with it!

Bought this and the other primer level books for my 7 yr old daughter who wants to learn piano. Her teacher recommend we get these and start with these so she can practice at home. She does very well with all the books that we got her. Very easy to follow. I am musically inclined and I play many instruments, however piano is not one of them. So the books are great to have around if you want to teach yourself a little more and learn with your kids. I have definitely learned a little more myself while helping my daughter to practice. As she continues to grow musically I am sure we will follow with the series. As always, with anything that requires practice, this will only help you to learn and to expand your knowledge. It is up to you or your child to practice and learn through repetition.

The book came as promised. Prompt and easy to order.

not sure if anyone said this, but this book will teach you the basics of the piano, and the music. like what the notes are, fingering, basic things that will help you get used to where you hands are on the piano, and how to play the notes, rhythm, stuff like that. not sure if it can help you self learn, but i know that if you know the basics of the piano, you can probably teach your kid with these books. i recommend getting this book along with the regular paino book its paired with, because it will help the child, or yourself, have a better understanding of the music. this book is meant to be written in, for more a hands on kind a deal. which i know, helps me in some cases :) i wouldnt say im pro or anything, but i would say im up there on the piano. been playing most my life, and learned with the Bastien piano books. bought these to help my 6 1/2 year old. so far hes doing pretty good. and as a tip, as i was growing up, i played the clarinet in junior high, and that helped me play and learn the treble cleft (right hand), as far as the notes, and rhythm, and all. basically saying, if you learn another instrument, it will also help you read the music a little better as well, i know it helped me with my sight reading better :) anyway, i hoped i helped at least someone, sorry for the whole life story :p

Great for kids starting piano

AS a piano teacher, this series of books are great for young beginners who know how to read. Parents will need to help them a bit if they are 1st or 2nd grade, simply because they cannot understand the instructions at that age. By the time a child is 5fth or 6th grade, they usually need books that move a little faster. This is a very thorough, but slow, curriculum. The Theory, Lessons and Technic all work together very well.

I learned piano from these books and now use them to teAch my own students. The method is easy to learn and good for children of all ages (except a really young beginner who would need the early beginner book). I do wish they offered a few more songs before moving on to the next new topic but one can easily supplement with the other books in the line for this purpose. This specific book is a theory workbook. The child practices writing what they are seeing in their lesson book. Very helpful. I wouldn't use the piano lesson book without this book. They should be used in conjunction with each other.

These are great to learn to basics to piano. Highly recommend