Pre-Grade 1 Piano Books
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Pre-Grade 1
Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course, Level 1
This course is designed for the adult beginner who wishes to learn the Piano by learning and playing chords quickly. The course has a number of features that make it particularly successful in achieving this goal. Itprogresses very smoothly, with no gaps that cause the skipping of hard sections.
Me and My Piano Part 1
Me And My Piano Part 1 takes the young pianist step-by-step through the early stages of piano technique, first with separate hands, then with a sequence of very easy pieces for hands together. All use a constant five finger hand position in the key of C major. Games and puzzles give elementary theory a new lease of life, and children will love the rhymes and songs introducing characters such the Ostrich, Sammy Squirrel and the Old Man with the Beard!
Keyclub Pupil's Book 1
"Keyclub" is a fun packed tutor for beginner pianists. Introducing young players to the rudiments of piano playing in an exciting and colourful way, the book is packed full of great pieces as well as animated charaters such as the Mud Monsters and the Wizards of the White Wishing Well who will really liven up the early stages of learning to play. "Keyclub" is jam packed with activities and sticker fun that children will love.
Me and My Piano Part 2
Part 2 builds on the foundations laid in Part 1, extending the compass of notes learnt and introducing new rhythms, note values, chords and changes of hand positions. As well as solo pieces, a sequence of duets offers student and teacher an opportunity to make music together. Children will love the Monkey Puzzles, rhymes and songs introducing a range of exciting characters.
Keyclub Pupil's Book 2
Keyclub is a fun-packed series of tutors for beginner pianists. Introducing young players to the rudiments of piano playing in an exciting and colourful way, each book is packed full of great pieces as well as animated charaters such as the Mud Monsters and the Wizards of the White Wishing Well who will really liven up the early stages of learning to play.
Me and My Piano Repertoire
Me and My Piano Repertoire is a delightful book of first repertoire pieces, arranged for solo piano, that builds on the solid technical and musical foundations established in the highly successful tutors Me and My Piano Part 1 and 2. Here is a wealth of new material, ranging from simple five-finger pieces for separate hands on C major, to more advanced pieces introducing changes of hand position, new notes and rhythms, simple chords, and the key signatures of G and F major.
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course - Part 1 - Book/Audio
The John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course is designed to present the easiest possible approach to piano playing, complete with an amusing family of characters and illustrations to help emphasise the information being taught.
Part one is devoted to developing fluency in reading by note, the biggest hurdle for most young children. The range is purposely limited. Only five notes up and five notes down from middle C are presented and time values do not go beyond crotchets.
Each book of the course contains its own writing exercises, sight-reading drills, review work and later, technical studies.
Accompaniments for teacher or parent are supplied with most of the examples.
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course (Part 2)
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course: Part 2 - Revised Edition is an easy and fun approach to learning the piano.
With a modern look, a clear and straight-forward layout plus amusing new characters who help emphasise the information being taught, this is the essential follow up to John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course: Part 1.
As new notes are introduced, the pupil is given the opportunity to play examples in which only one hand is required.
Includes:
Characters and illustrations
Writing exercises
Sight reading drills
Review work
Accompaniments and more.
Piano Prep Test: New edition from 2025
The Piano Prep Test is an ideal introduction to the ABRSM exam experience: it gives students a goal to work towards and a certificate on the day – something to be really proud of. The test covers many elements that beginner pianists will be working on, including pitch, time, tone and performance.
This Piano Prep Test book has exciting new pieces, easy to follow instructions, listening games and entertaining illustrations. For the first time, it includes duets as well as solo pieces. Preparing for your Piano Prep Test has never been more fun!
Piano Prep Test: Revised 2016
The Piano Prep Test is an ideal introduction to the ABRSM exam experience: it gives students a goal to work towards and a certificate on the day – something to be really proud of. The test covers many elements that beginner pianists will be working on, including pitch, time, tone and performance.
This Piano Prep Test book has exciting new pieces, easy to follow instructions, listening games and entertaining illustrations. For the first time, it includes duets as well as solo pieces. Preparing for your Piano Prep Test has never been more fun!