Piano Methods and Teaching Materials

Amro stocks one of the largest selections of Piano Method Books in the Mid-South.  Each method contains lesson books and supplemental books, including theory, technique, recital, 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 is largely a program focused on learning to play by ear first, then picking up theory and sightreading 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, and Music Dictionaries