Music is a language that is common to everyone. To all who desire it, the knowledge of music should be made available and the successful performance of it should be made available and the successful performance of it should be made possible. With this double purpose in mind, the author has written the Belwin Piano Method in such a manner that you will have a better-than- average chance to play well and to get the fullest enjoyment from your music experience. There are five books in this Method which is designed for anyone from school age through adulthood. On the inside back cover of each one you will find a summary of the information that has been presented in that book.

Music is a language that is common to everyone. To all who desire it, the knowledge of music should be made available and the successful performance of it should be made available and the successful performance of it should be made possible. With this double purpose in mind, the author has written the Belwin Piano Method in such a manner that you will have a better-than- average chance to play well and to get the fullest enjoyment from your music experience. There are five books in this Method which is designed for anyone from school age through adulthood. On the inside back cover of each one you will find a summary of the information that has been presented in that book.

"In this book, as with those that follow, the subjects dealt with are covered in a clear and complete manner. The musical exercises lie under the hands, and "music writing games" add to musical knowledge. A final checkup reviews the work and ground covered in each book ..."--Page 5.

The pieces in this series are long-time favorites that have appeal for pianists of all ages. Very carefully correlated to standard piano method levels, each book contains arrangements that are musically appropriate to that level. The arrangements are teacher friendly, even for the teacher who is reluctant to add pop music to the curriculum. And the series is student friendly -- there will be willing practice! Titles: * Begin the Beguine * Evergreen * I Only Have Eyes for You * Stairway to Heaven * 'S Wonderful * Star Wars (Main Title) * Tea for Two * Theme from A Summer Place * The Thorn Birds (Main Theme) * The Wind Beneath My Wings * Your Smiling Face.

The Schaum Note Speller has the unqualified testimonial of thousands of teachers who pronounce it 'The Best.' Musical facts, beginning with line and space numbers are taught. Students learn by doing, since this book is in workbook form. This saves valuable lesson time, and immediately shows any mistakes in the beginner's thinking.

Level Two, continues at the same pace as Level One, expanding range, scale study, rhythms, technique, and ensemble playing. As well as classical, world music, and patriotic pieces, there are 11 popular standard songs, including: * Chitty Chitty Bang Bang * Sleigh Ride * A Trumpeter's Lullaby * The Little Drummer Boy * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing * The Syncopated Clock * We're Off to See the Wizard * The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down * Theme from Star Wars The two commissioned performance pieces are Celtic Air and Dance by Elliot del Borgo, and Destiny by Larry Clark. This book combines the percussion book (snare drum, bass drum, and auxiliary percussion) on left hand pages, and keyboard percussion on right hand pages.

The Foundation Pianist, Book 2 is a book for students beyond the beginner stage who want to develop a technical and musical foundation to help them progress on to intermediate levels. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, the book include daily exercises, sight-reading, repertoire, and musical time travel. This series includes two books which not only develop students' technique, reading, theory, and musicianship, but also provide an invaluable insight into the world of classical music, from madrigals to symphonies and operas to concertos.