Poco Piano for Young Children Book 1 – 2nd Edition

Poco Piano for Young Children Book 1 by Ying Ying Ng and Margaret O'Sullivan Farrell is a beginner piano method book designed to introduce young children to the fundamentals of piano playing. Featuring colourful illustrations, engaging activities and progressive exercises, this 64-page book helps students develop keyboard familiarity, music-reading skills and basic piano technique.

Part of the Poco Piano for Young Children series, Book 1 introduces the keyboard, staves, clefs, simple time signatures, note values and rests. Its interactive learning approach incorporates colouring, tracing, clapping and other activities to encourage musical understanding while developing a natural, balanced hand position.

Introduction to the Piano Keyboard

Book 1 introduces young students to the piano keyboard and the basic elements of written music, including the treble and bass clefs, staves, note values and rests.

Students begin by learning the notes A and E using the third finger of each hand, encouraging natural movement of the arms and a balanced hand position before gradually progressing to five-finger playing.

Progressive Music Reading

The book develops music-reading skills through a gradual introduction to notes extending a fifth above and below Middle C.

The first line of the treble staff and the fifth line of the bass staff are highlighted, helping students identify note positions as they develop their understanding of written music.

Rhythm and Musical Expression

Students explore simple time signatures, note values and rests while developing their understanding of rhythm through structured musical exercises.

The book introduces staccato, slurs, ties, upbeats and repeat signs, along with tempo and dynamic markings that encourage expressive musical playing.

Interactive Learning for Young Children

The Poco Piano series uses colourful illustrations, attractive stickers, colour-coded notes and engaging activities to make learning more accessible for young beginners.

Activities such as colouring, tracing, circling, clapping and singing familiar tunes encourage active participation while reinforcing music-reading skills, rhythm and keyboard technique.

Progressive Learning with Poco Piano

Book 1 provides the foundation for the four-book Poco Piano for Young Children series. Its structured approach develops technical skills, music reading and musicianship through progressively introduced concepts.

The book also includes duet and trio activities that encourage students to develop their musical awareness through ensemble playing. 

Please Note: This listing includes Poco Piano for Young Children Book 1 only. The remaining books in the series and accompanying music theory publications are sold separately.

Features

• Poco Piano for Young Children Book 1, 2nd Edition

• Beginner piano method book for young children

• Written by Ying Ying Ng and Margaret O'Sullivan Farrell

• 64 pages of progressive piano instruction

• Colourful illustrations and interactive learning activities

• Introduces the piano keyboard, staves and clefs

• Develops music reading around Middle C

• Introduces simple time signatures, note values and rests

• Encourages natural arm movement and balanced hand positioning

• Gradually develops five-finger playing technique

• Introduces staccato, slurs, ties, upbeats and repeat signs

• Includes tempo and dynamic markings

• Features duet and trio activities

• Suitable for beginner piano lessons and guided learning

Specifications

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