Fantastic Fingers, Book 1: Piano Book

Goldston understands exactly what early elementary pianists need: clear patterns that build confidence without overwhelming the hand. Each piece serves a teaching purpose while remaining genuinely musical, so students experience success and satisfaction rather than mere finger drills.

Straightforward and encouraging. The music stays grounded in familiar territory, allowing young players to focus on how their hands feel on the keys and what different touches produce, rather than worrying about reading unfamiliar patterns.

Early elementary pianists who are solidifying their hand position and reading skills. These pieces work equally well for students in traditional lessons and group piano settings.

• Explore the dynamic range within Middle C position by having students play the same pattern at different volumes, listening for control and tone quality.
• Assign the teacher duets immediately; they transform solo practice into a collaborative experience and help students internalize steady tempo.
• Before memorization, have students identify the keyboard patterns they see repeated across measures, then label them in their score.

Perfect for student recitals in the first year or two of piano study. You can feature multiple pieces from the collection on a single program, building a mini-recital that demonstrates growth and variety without requiring advanced technique.

• Secure hand position and finger independence in Middle C position
• Distinction between touches (staccato, legato, and normal articulation)
• Memorization through pattern recognition
• Duet playing and rhythmic coordination with a partner
• Basic dynamic control and tone production
• Keyboard geography without stretching beyond comfortable hand span