Bastien Piano Basics uses a gradual multi-key approach, with reading beginning in the C five-finger position. Five levels of carefully graded lesson material provide constant opportunities for reinforcing basic concepts. It's the smoothest, most heart-warming, most entertaining, most musical way to teach eager youngsters the joys of playing the piano. And comprehensive, page-by-page correlation makes Bastien Piano Basics remarkably easy to teach!

The Primer Level of Piano Series is for average age beginners (7-11). It uses pre-staff notation before introducing the grand staff. Reading is presented with steps, skips, and repeated notes. Music includes a variety of original works, folk songs, and pop styles, many with duet accompaniments.

The Primer Level of the Theory Series includes drills, games, and short pieces to reinforce the concepts presented in Piano. It features easily-understood directions and large staff size for written work.

The Primer Level of the Technic Series provides an excellent selection of technical drills and exercises to develop hand and finger coordination.
The Primer Level of the Performance Series contains 25 solos that use concepts presented in Piano. Ideal for study of first recital; several include duet accompaniments.