Bastien Piano Basics for the Young Beginner Primer A Level - Two Book Set - Includes Piano Basics for the Young Beginner and Theory & Technic for the Young Beginner Books. This Primer series for young beginners (ages-5-6) begins with pre-staff notation, and proceeds to reading on the grand staff. The combination of original, folk, and seasonal songs, and full-color artwork makes learning a treat. Students who complete both Primers A & B are ready for study in Level 1 of Bastien Piano Basics. The Theory and Technic books have short pieces, written exercises, and technic studies that are used to emphasize and reinforce concepts.