Piano Methods and Teaching Materials

Amro carries one of the largest selections of piano method books in Memphis.

 

Each method contains

  • lesson books 
  • supplemental books
  • theory books
  • technique books
  • recital books
  • and more

(Methods may title their books a little differently; for instance, one publisher’s “Recital” book may be another publisher’s “Solo” book.) 

 

Major Piano Methods

These are the methods used most by the teachers who shop for their materials at Amro.

Very Young Beginners (Ages 6 and Under)

  • Alfred’s Music for Little Mozarts
  • Alfred’s Basic Prep Course
  • Bastien Piano Party
  • Bastien Very Young Beginner
  • FJH’s My First Piano Adventure
  • John Thompson’s Teaching Little Fingers to Play
  • John Thompson’s Easiest Piano Course

Beginning Piano Students (Ages 6-9)

  • Aaron Piano Course
  • Alfred All-in-One Course
  • Alfred Basic Piano Library
  • Alfred Chord Approach
  • Bastien Piano Basics
  • Bastien Piano Library
  • FJH Piano Adventures
  • Hal Leonard Student Piano Library
  • John Schaum Piano Course
  • John Thompson Modern Piano Course

Older Beginners (Ages 9-13)

  • Alfred Complete for the Later Beginner
  • Bastien Older Beginner Piano Course
  • FJH Older Beginner Piano Adventures

Adults (Ages 14 and Up)

  • Alfred Adult Piano Course
  • Alfred Adult All-in-One Piano Course
  • Bastien Piano for Adults
  • FJH Adult Piano Adventure

Piano Supplemental Books

  • Alfred Top Hits Books
  • Bastien Piano Literature
  • Burnham Dozen A Day Series
  • FJH Supplemental Series
  • David Carr Glover 30 Notespelling Lessons
  • John Schaum Notespellers
  • John Schaum FingerPower

Suzuki Piano Materials

The Suzuki Piano Method differs from other piano methods in that it focuses on learning to play by ear first, then picking up theory and sight reading later.  The Suzuki program also includes supplements, such as the writings of Dr. Suzuki, which parents are required to read as part of the program.  Parents are also required to purchase recordings of each method book to enhance practice time at home.  These recordings are available in the print music department, in CD format only.  Some Suzuki CDs will have more than one option for purchasing, as there are multiple performers who have recorded the material in each level.  While the songs are the same, the formats will differ slightly, and there are many teachers who require a specific performer.   So be sure to ask if there is a preference!

Teaching Materials and Study Aids 

In addition to piano method books, Amro stocks a large number of piano teaching materials.  These consist of

  • Graded Piano Solos (both single sheets and book collections)
  • Scale and Chord Books
  • Flash Cards
  • Keyboard Charts
  • Fingering Charts
  • Theory Texts
  • Music Dictionaries

Need help choosing a specific teaching method? Contact our print music department at (901) 323-8888 or email us here.