Dogs and Birds - Book 1 (Animal Notes Edition)

It is a real treat to discover a new and imaginative approach to teaching the piano which really works and is completely accessible and user-friendly.
Faye Caley, Music Teacher magazine

Dogs and Birds - Book 1 (Animal Notes Edition):

• is recommended for ages 3 to 6
• has animal symbols printed in every note-head
• includes pieces, rhythm exercises and musical games
• has a storyline with beautiful coloured illustrations to stimulate the child
• uses blue and red to distinguish between left and right

Download pdf of sample pages: Book 1 (Animal Notes Edition)

As they work through the material children:

• start playing music using both hands from day 1
• learn the position of notes on the keyboard and staves using animals
• sing the animal names as the play thus developing musicality and their inner ear
• learn to count, understand rhythm, and feel the pulse
• love the animals and stories, and learn in an enjoyable and fun way
• can practice unaided using this simple approach

There is a blank notes edition of Book 1 which:

• helps the child to progress to using conventional music
• is best used together with the animal notes edition
• contains the same material but without animal symbols and colours
• can be purchased with the animal notes edition at a discount

Info on blank notes edition

The material in Book 1 is supplemented by other products:

• Notes to Book 1 for Parents and Teachers, Including CD - info
• Small Animal Tiles and Coloured Staves - info

All the material relevant to Book 1 can be purchased together at a substantial discount as the Complete Music Set for Beginners. This contains:

1. Dogs and Birds - Book 1 (Animal Notes Edition)
2. Dogs and Birds - Book 1 (Blank  Notes Edition)
3. Notes to Book 1 for Parents and Teachers, Including CD
4. Small Animal Tiles
5. Coloured Staves
6. Music Manuscript Book (4 Staves per Page)

Link to Complete Music Set for Beginners