Jane Smisor Bastien

A delightful series of books containing lesson material for very young beginners, ages 4-7. Book 3 contains a charming selection of familiar folk tunes and original pieces, notated in 5-finger positio...

These student-friendly books contain additional written theory drills to supplement and reinforce concepts presented in The Very Young Pianist lesson books. Workbook A correlates with Level 2; Workboo...

Each of these delightful volumes contain imaginative pieces for study and recital, notated on the staff. Appealing music and illustrations are suitable for a young child's attention span! Book 2 conta...

Broken chords in quarter notes are juggled between the hands. Especially good to teach phrasing.

The left hand leads this melodic march.

Each hand has equal time with full measures of eighth notes running along.

The few accidentals in this spark the intrigue of young students.

Beginning students can easily play this treat since thumbs hover mostly around middle C.

A lovely dance in three-quarter time with the star billing going to the left hand. Brief use of pedal.

The broken chord figures and use of the pedal capture the movement of sailing through the air.

Open fifths and C minor set the midnight scene. Only a few measures require hands playing together.