Bastien. Piano Basics. Level 2. Piano. Wp202 May 2026

is the core lesson book in the Neil A. Kjos Music Company series, designed for young beginners to progress steadily through original compositions and familiar melodies. This 56-page volume uses a multi-key approach , introducing three new keys— D, A, and E Major —at this level. Core Educational Concepts

: Practice with one-octave scales (identifying tetrachords), primary chords (I, IV, V7), and triad inversions . Bastien. Piano Basics. Level 2. Piano. WP202

The book features a diverse mix of pop, folk, classical, and contemporary styles to keep students engaged. Notable pieces and exercises include: Bastien Piano Basics: Piano - Level 2 is the core lesson book in the Neil A

The Level 2 curriculum expands the student's technical and theoretical foundation with several key milestones: Core Educational Concepts : Practice with one-octave scales

: Use of accidentals (flats/sharps), pedal markings, and roadmap symbols like D.C. al Fine . Musical Repertoire

: Introduction to Binary (AB) and Ternary (ABA) forms.

: Introduction to 6/8 time , where an eighth note receives one beat. Intervals : Mastery of the 6th and 7th intervals .