Title: WP200 - Bastien Piano Basics - Primer Level Pdf
Author: James Bastien
Published Date: 1985
Page: 64
James Bastien was born in Bellingham, Washington, on April 10, 1934. His father, Clarence, was musical and played the violin. His mother, Dorothy, was a writer and a high school Latin and journalism instructor. After living in Seattle and Florida, the family moved to Portland, Oregon, where Jim began his piano studies with Frances Mulkey North. Subsequently, Jim studied with the late Ariel Rubstein, the late Louis Artau, and the late Gyorgy Sandor.Jim received his undergraduate and masters degrees from Southern Methodist University. He was a former member of the faculties of Notre Dame University, Tulane University, Loyola University (New Orleans), and the summer faculties of Tanglewood and the National Music Camp at Interlochen, Michigan.Jim met his wife Jane Smisor in New Orleans in 1960. They performed as the duo-piano team, Smisor and Bastien. In addition, Jim was a Columbia Artist accompanist whose collaborative career included appearances with Richard Tucker and John Alexander. During this time Jim and Jane started writing music to address the needs of their students. This was the beginning of the Bastien piano books that have inspired so many piano students and teachers.The Bastien piano books have been published worldwide by the Neil A. Kjos Music Company since 1963 and are now translated into 14 languages. In 1999, The Music Teachers National Association presented Jim and Jane with the Lifetime Achievement Award, the association's highest honor, in recognition of their outstanding career in music and contribution to the music profession.James W. Bastien, loving husband and father, and a passionate piano pedagogue and musician, passed away on December 7, 2005, in La Jolla, California. During his long career, Jim became internationally known through his contributions to piano teaching, composing, writing, adjudication, and performing. With more than 300 publications to his credit, the Bastien name has become synonymous with innovative piano pedagogy.
The Primer Level is for average age beginners (7-11). It uses pre-staff notation before introducing the grand staff. Reading is presented with steps, skips, and repeated notes. Music includes a variety of original works, folk songs, and pop styles, many with duet accompaniments.
Love Bastien I know many use the Alfred method for beginning piano, but I find Bastsien much better all around.It is straight forward with hand positions so parents can help their children (even if they don't play themselves).It moves ahead step-by-step and in no rush. I appreciate this because not only must teachers teach how to read the music and strike the correct key, but after that is accomplished, then help the student hold his body, hands and hammer correctly. It takes time and short, easy pieces help to make it all come together.Good but Racist I use this book with my young piano students, and I think that it gives a nice, solid foundation--comprehensive but still fun and light. Word of caution: some of the songs and drawings in this book are racist. I'm planning on removing "Indian Dance," and "Basketball" is borderline.Best book I could've bought Best book I could've bought!Instructions are clear and transitions easily for beginners kids/adults. If I had to rewrite the book, it would not be any better. Quizzes inside through each section helps to see if one is ready to move further.
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