Theory is the theory workbook portion of the Bastien Piano Basics course. Each book contains written work and some short pieces to reinforce the concepts presented in Piano. Games, puzzles, and colorful illustrations make learning fun! Your students will gain a better understanding of the music they are playing, and they will learn more easily when theory instruction is a regular part of their piano studies. Each page is carefully correlated with Piano, Performance, and Technic.

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Edition Number WP207

Number of pages 32

10-digit ISBN Number 849752736

Publication Date 08/06/1985

Media Type Music Books

Instrument Piano

Level/Grade 2

Series Bastien Piano Basics

Technic is the Bastien Piano Basics technic development series. Use the practical warm-up exercises to start lessons and practice sessions. Original works by James Bastien, and graded etudes by masters such as Schmitt, Czerny, Hanon, and Lemoine reinforce technic. Each page is carefully correlated with Piano, Performance,and Theory. Your students will develop dependable technic from the very beginning.

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Edition Number WP217

Number of pages 32

10-digit ISBN Number 849793009

Publication Date 05/14/1986

Media Type Music Books

Instrument Piano

Level/Grade 2

Series Bastien Piano Basics

Technic is the Bastien Piano Basics technic development series. Use the practical warm-up exercises to start lessons and practice sessions. Original works by James Bastien, and graded etudes by masters such as Schmitt, Czerny, Hanon, and Lemoine reinforce technic. Each page is carefully correlated with Piano, Performance,and Theory. Your students will develop dependable technic from the very beginning.

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Edition Number WP216

Number of pages 32

10-digit ISBN Number 849752817

Publication Date 05/20/1986

Media Type Music Books

Instrument Piano

Level/Grade 1

Series Bastien Piano Basics

This series is designed to be used in conjunction with Piano for the Young Beginner, Primers A and B. Short pieces, written exercises, and technic studies are used to emphasize and reinforce concepts.

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Edition Number WP233

Number of pages 40

10-digit ISBN Number 849793203

Publication Date 01/26/1988

Media Type Music Books

Instrument Piano

Level/Grade Primer

Series Bastien Piano Basics

This series is designed to be used in conjunction with Piano for the Young Beginner, Primers A and B. Short pieces, written exercises, and technic studies are used to emphasize and reinforce concepts.

The Primer A Level is a collection of short pieces, written exercises, and technical studies emphasizing the ideas presented in Piano. 

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Edition Number WP232

Number of pages 40

10-digit ISBN Number 084979319X

Publication Date 07/09/1987

Media Type Music Books

Instrument Piano

Level/Grade Primer

Series Bastien Piano Basics

This Primer series for young beginners (ages-5-6) begins with pre-staff notation, and proceeds to reading on the grand staff. The combination of original, folk, and seasonal songs, and full-color artwork makes learning a treat. Students who complete both Primers A & B are ready for study in Level 1 of Bastien Piano Basics.The Primer B Level is a continuation of the method for students who have completed Primer A. 

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Edition Number WP231

Number of pages 48

10-digit ISBN Number 849793181

Publication Date 06/18/1987

Media Type Music Books

Instrument Piano

Series Bastien Piano Basics

This Primer series for young beginners (ages 5–6) introduces piano reading gently and confidently — starting with pre-staff notation and progressing to full grand-staff reading. Thoughtfully paced lessons and engaging activities build foundational skills while keeping learning fun. Students who complete both Primers A & B are ready for study in Level 1 of Bastien Piano Basics.

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Edition Number WP230

Number of pages 48

10-digit ISBN Number 849793173

Publication Date 06/08/1987

Media Type Music Books

Instrument Piano

Level/Grade Primer

Series Bastien Piano Basics