Michael Aaron Piano Course: French Edition, Book 2: Piano Book

This French edition preserves Aaron's celebrated methodical structure while offering an accessible entry point for francophone students. Book 2 builds on foundational skills with melodic material that sustains student interest through genuine musical phrases, not isolated technical exercises. The progression feels natural and rewarding, keeping young pianists motivated as they develop independence at the keyboard.

Purposeful and musical from the start. Aaron avoids empty exercises by grounding every new technical concept in actual melodies worth playing, so students experience themselves making music rather than completing assignments.

Young pianists in their second year of study who benefit from structured, melodically engaging material. This method works well for private students ages 7-11 and for those following a traditional sequential approach to piano fundamentals.

• Read ahead through each piece before playing it at tempo; Aaron's melodies often build logically, and understanding the shape helps interpretation sound intentional rather than mechanical.
• Practice hands separately when introducing new material, allowing each hand's independence to develop before combining them.
• Maintain steady tempo even in pieces that feel easy; accuracy and rhythmic consistency matter more at this level than speed.

Use this as the core method for a sequential private piano curriculum. Students working through Book 2 can perform selections from the book in studio recitals or student showcase events, giving them immediate performance experience with material they've thoroughly learned.

• Five-finger position and hand independence
• Rhythmic accuracy in simple and compound meters
• Sight-reading within a limited range of keys and positions
• Melodic phrasing and legato touch
• Coordination of melody with accompaniment patterns