Pam Wedgwoods Piano Basics tuition book and CD is one of the best educational tools around. Perfectly suited for beginner players up to Grade 1 the Piano Basics series 2 book will ensure you learn all the essentials of piano performance in a fun and engaging way. Pam Wedgwood is one of the UKs most prolific and successful composers for young pianists. So you know youre in safe hands. Piano Basics provides the foundations to develop a proper technique while also teaching essential theory and music knowledge along the way. Youll get to learn plenty of Pams toe-tapping irresistible pieces as well as take part in theory quizzes and fact files to develop a broad knowledge of music. As well as this backing tracks is included so every student can feel like a star performer! Easy To Follow Instructions The Piano Basics book includes a series of miniature lessons including new notes rhythms and notation. Following these are a series of pieces to practice the techniques taught in the lessons. A set of quizzes and activities finish each chapter of the book to recap all aspects of the lessons. Tunes to Play This book features many tunes to practice and perform. The book incorporates pieces ranging from basic exercises to gain familiarity with new notes right through to short performance pieces. With these step by step tunes the beginner can learn a wide variety of techniques a vast range of notes and many musical terms. Accompaniment tracks Included with this book is are accompaniment tracks that helps the beginner learn ensemble techniques such as basic counting rhythmic techniques and listening. This can be used as an extra tool to continue practising outside of lessons. Reviews Pam Wedgwood’s piano method springs fully formed and complete from Faber Music. These three books take the pupil from complete beginner to a secure base for ABRSM Trinity and LCM Grade 1 exams….attractive and pedagogically sound tutor books that will enhance your teaching and your pupils learning. – Fiona Lau Music Teacher Magazine May 2014 Features/Specifications Accompaniment: backing tracks included Author: Pam Wedgwood Suitable For: Piano Publisher: Faber Music ISBN: 0571537634