Description
Bastiens' Invitation to Music: Piano Party Book B
Continue a young beginner's piano journey with Piano Party Book B, the core lesson book for the second level of Bastiens' Invitation to Music. Colourful illustrations and a gradual multi-key approach keep new concepts approachable for early learners.
From Pre-Staff Playing Towards Staff Reading
Book B continues with varied pieces in pre-staff notation while introducing steps and skips, cross-hand arpeggios, I chords in C, G and F, and the two-note V7 chord. Rhythm work includes three eighth notes, single eighth notes and dotted quarter notes.
Key Features
- Core lesson book for Invitation to Music Level B
- Develops pre-staff reading before introducing the staff
- Teaches steps, skips and cross-hand arpeggios
- Introduces I chords in C, G and F plus the two-note V7 chord
- Builds confidence with new rhythm patterns
- Primer level, 48 pages
- KJOS edition WP271
- By Jane Smisor Bastien, Lisa Bastien and Lori Bastien
Who Is It For?
Designed for young beginners progressing from Book A, including children aged four and up who benefit from a visual, carefully sequenced introduction to piano.
Our Take
This is the central Book B volume, with a sensible bridge from pre-staff playing towards conventional notation. The colourful presentation supports interest while the progression develops genuine keyboard and reading skills.
Available from Colemans Music South Melbourne with Free shipping Aus Wide.


