The first book in this definitive beginner method by leading piano educator H-G Heumann. Starting with the black notes and using user-friendly graphic notation, this beautifully illustrated book then gradually introduces white notes, traditional staves, clefs and time signatures, building towards a thorough understanding of music with quick, noticeable progress. Visit www.piano-junior.com [1] to find out more.

What is Piano Junior? Piano Junior is a superb piano course for beginners. It's creative, it's interactive, it's colourful, it has its own website with additional online material – and most importantly, it really works! Its characters, PJ the friendly robot and his sidekick Mozart the dog, motivate and encourage children throughout each level. The course is available as core Lesson Books, along with supplementary Theory, Duet and Performance Books at each stage.

Who is Piano Junior for? Suitable for children from around the age of 6, Piano Junior takes young students on their first steps and prepares them with a solid foundation for early grades.

A method for the digital age Teachers, parents and students can visit www.piano-junior.com [2] for demonstration videos and recordings, along with a host of other free downloadable resources which really bring practice sessions at home to life!