This book is designed to follow logically the Primer Level, and continues to present attractive pieces and etudes. It leads the student slowly, step by step, into a higher level of music study. Materials correlated with "The Piano Student" - Level" include: Lesson Practice Book, Piano Theory, Piano Technic, 30 Note Spelling Lessons, Piano Repertoire, The Church Musician, Sacred Music, Chords and Keys, Piano Duets, Jazz on 88, and others.
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David Carr Glover shaped American piano pedagogy through a prolific career as a composer and educator. His systematic approach to teaching, developed across dozens of method books and supplementary materials, prioritized accessibility without sacrificing musical substance. Glover understood that students learn best when repertoire and technique develop in tandem, a philosophy that defined his influential Piano Library series.
Why we love this
Glover's Level 1 materials strike an uncommon balance between genuine musicality and realistic technical progression. Rather than serving up exercises disguised as pieces, these pages offer students actual musical ideas worth playing repeatedly. The French edition opens repertoire to international students while maintaining the pedagogical clarity that made Glover's work essential in American studios for decades.
What to expect
Fresh and encouraging. Each piece sits comfortably under the hands while introducing small technical surprises that keep practice interesting. The writing invites students to think like musicians rather than simply execute finger patterns.
Who it's for
Students completing primer level work who are ready for slightly expanded technical and musical demands. Teachers building a comprehensive Level 1 curriculum will find this book an essential anchor, especially those serving French-speaking communities or classes emphasizing international repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
Map out hand position changes before practicing, marking them lightly in pencil. Students who anticipate shifts play with noticeably more confidence and fewer hesitations.
Establish consistent practice tempos using a metronome from the start. These pieces build finger independence most effectively when rhythmic stability is non-negotiable.
Separate hands during initial learning to diagnose which line needs more attention. This prevents the weaker hand from being dragged along by the stronger one.
Listen for musical phrasing rather than stopping at every bar line. Even simple melodies deserve shapes and breaths that make them sound complete.
How to use it
Pair this with Glover's supplementary Theory and Technic books to create a fully integrated Level 1 year. The 48 pages work well as a spring and summer resource when you want to consolidate early progress without overwhelming your student. Many studios rotate Glover levels as core material while surrounding them with contrasting composers.
Skills your students will build
Smooth hand position shifts in both clefs
Legato touch combined with simple articulation contrasts
Reading and executing dynamic shapes within narrow ranges
Finger independence in two-hand coordination patterns
Sustaining musical focus through pieces of modest but increasing length
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