Premier Piano Course, Theory 1B: Piano Book

This theory workbook does what every piano teacher needs: it reinforces each lesson concept without feeling like busywork. The page-for-page correlation with the Lesson Book means students encounter the same ideas they just learned in a fresh context, and the mix of writing exercises, listening activities, playing tasks, games, and creative work keeps engagement high while deepening retention. Students actually want to complete these pages.

Playful and purposeful. The blend of traditional theory exercises with games, puzzles, and compositional activities keeps young learners engaged while they're actually building their understanding. Concepts click into place not because the book lectures, but because students interact with them from multiple angles.

Beginning piano students in Level 1B who are working through the Premier Piano Course Lesson Book. This workbook pairs with concurrent lessons, giving students multiple ways to encounter and solidify the concepts their teacher introduces. It works equally well in group class settings and private lessons.

• Cycle through the puzzles and listening exercises at the start of each lesson to activate prior knowledge before introducing new concepts.
• Have students complete the writing activities immediately after covering a concept in the Lesson Book; the page-for-page structure makes this timing seamless.
• Encourage students to tackle the compositional exercises aloud at the piano rather than only on paper, so they hear what they're building.

Assign pages from this workbook immediately after presenting corresponding material in your lessons. The reinforcement is strongest when fresh. For group piano classes, use the games and creative activities as partner or small-group work during class time; assign the writing and listening exercises as home practice.

• Recognition and writing of note names on the treble staff
• Understanding of rhythm notation and counting in simple meters
• Basic music vocabulary and symbol identification
• Listening discrimination and music analysis at beginner level
• Compositional thinking and creative decision-making
• Fine motor control through music-related puzzles and writing tasks