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Piano Level 1 - Bastien Piano Basics

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    Bastien Piano Basics Piano Level 1 (WP201) – The Main Lesson Book

    Piano is the main lesson book in the Bastien Piano Basics course. Each page is carefully correlated page-by-page with Theory, Performance, and Technic books for steady, continual progress.

    What’s Inside Bastien Piano Level 1 (WP201)?

    • Starts with easy pieces in C position
    • Gradually introduces C, F, and G 5-finger positions
    • Full-color illustrations on every page that reinforce concepts
    • Mix of original Bastien music + pop, folk, classical, and contemporary styles
    • Gradual multi-key approach (3 keys explored per level across Levels 1–4)

    How Piano Teachers Use WP201 in Lessons

    Exact routine used by thousands of teachers:

    1. Review Primer concepts
    2. Learn new 5-finger position and note reading
    3. Pair with Performance book for musical expression
    4. Add Technic warm-ups and Theory worksheets the same week

    Students stay motivated because every piece sounds like real music from day one.

    Table of Contents Highlights – Level 1

    Floating Clouds • Fiesta • Pedal Study • Morning Song • and many more fun pieces that build note reading, rhythm, and hand position confidence.

    Real Customer & Teacher Reviews

    5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 reviews – see all reviews above.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What age is Bastien Piano Level 1 for?

    Typically ages 7–10 who have completed any Primer level.

    Do I need the other books in the series?

    Yes – Theory, Performance, and Technic are designed to be used together with this main lesson book for best results.

    Is this the same as the older Bastien method?

    Yes – this is the classic Bastien Piano Basics series that has helped millions of students learn piano.

    Product Details:
    Item Weight: 0.208 kg
    Dimensions: 22.7 x 30.3 x 0.4 cm
    Ratings & Reviews

    11 Reviews

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    CUSTOMER REVIEW

    Elisa

    I use these books for my piano students and find they're really good for beginners.

    Kurt

    Needed this book for Piano lessons; it was easy to find and decent price.

    Loizos Antoniou

    If you plan a head this series is cheaper online than in a physical store.

    Juan M.

    Best price around

    glenvicki

    Very nice

    Donna

    Currently working my way through this book. Well presented with gradual introduction of notes and clear explanations.

    Lle'warin Penny

    As a piano teacher, I am most satisfied with this book. The Bastien method may be older, but it works! The concepts are introduced at the right pace, and reinforced/reviewed. The colorful pictures in these books are fun and engaging. I actually like these pictures better than the Piano Adventures ones, although these books are older. (Note: As in the previous book, one song has the word "gee" in it, which we changed with white-out.)

    ELLENBYS

    Bought at piano teacher's request - it seems a popular scheme of work for teachers to use. My son seems to have got on well with it and the selection of tunes is nice and appealing to children. He's just gone back to it to play 'Ode to Joy' and 'Swingin' Beat' on the organ at his Grandmother's funeral. Highly recommended.

    Sienna Ottenbreit

    The material moves at a great pace, and I love the time frame of what they cover when. It moves a little faster than Faber in my opinion, and the songs feel like actual songs (if they aren't already). I use this series (starting in the primer book) with all of my piano students who start playing from age 8 and up. It is a great series!

    Lisa Orsini

    great

    Marilyn F. Lipes

    I love this book. The melodies and arrangements are so pleasing, adorable, and fun. My 10 year old granddaughter's piano teacher started her lessons with this book. My granddaughter loves the cute, catchy tunes. The book is a set up so well. It is an excellent, fun learning tool. I am 70 and took lessons when I was a child. I found my granddaughter playing from it and ordered one for myself. It is a great way for grandma to remember old skills and learn new ones on my portable Casio keyboard.

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