This is a collection of the best Grade 1 (Early Elementary) pieces ever selected, from old favorites to forgotten gems. Technically tried and tested, all the pieces have been rigorously researched by examination selector Anthony Williams, and are perfectly fingered for Grade 1 (Early Elementary) level. Titles include: Sonata in F (Attwood) * Air from Little Russia (Beethoven) * Allegro in F (Mozart) * Air (Purcell) * Gavotte (Teleman) * Creepy Crawley (Gritton) * German Dance (Haydn) and more.

Mel Bay's Modern Piano Method is designed to introduce the student to the world of piano playing from a contemporary perspective. the book will teach basic music theory concepts as well as general piano skills and techniques needed for developing a solid pianistic foundation. Several different styles of music are introduced in the book to give the student a broader musical perspective. After completion of the book the student will have a well-rounded understanding of how to read notes and how basic chord symbols work.

A great motivational book for students who want to enter for grade 1 but need to take a few more steps up before they are ready. This book contains a selection of all of the types of test found in a real grade 1 exam: 9 pieces (choose 3 to learn); scales and broken chords, sight reading, aural tests, theory.There is even a mark sheet and a certificate included, to be signed by the teacher once the Pre Grade 1 test has been passed! With these easy steps the student will fly up to grade 1 in no time and get lots of rewards along the way.There are three levels to choose from: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each book contains material that is easier than Grade 1 so helps students to prepare for the real exam in easy stages. The tunes in the book are: Aura Lee Lavender's Blue Lightly Row Musette (Bach) Ode to Joy (Beethoven) Lullaby (Brahms) Land of the Silver Birch My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean She'll be Comin' Round the Mountain