Carisch Bastien James - Methode De Piano Bastien Technique Niveau Preparatoire - Piano
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Summary of This Method
This piano technique method offers a set of exercises specifically designed to build solid foundations at the keyboard. The goal is clear: to improve right and left hand coordination, develop finger independence, gain control and fluidity, and establish lasting ease in piano playing. It naturally fits into a daily practice routine, even if brief, to instill good technical habits and prepare the body for musical work.
The exercises can be used as warm-ups before tackling "real" pieces: they help loosen the fingers, stabilize hand position, and quickly regain a comfortable feeling at the keyboard. The reference touch is legato, unless staccato is indicated, which promotes connected, homogeneous playing and a continuous sound essential for building a beautiful tone.
The method also encourages intelligent work on dynamics and tempo. When dynamics are not specified, they should be defined with the teacher: playing the same exercise at several dynamic levels helps the student control attack, balance between the hands, and regularity. Similarly, practicing each exercise at three tempos (slow, medium, and fast) helps secure movements and then progressively gain speed without tension.
An important pedagogical advantage: each technical page corresponds to a page in the Piano, Theory, and Recital manuals for each learning level. This correspondence facilitates session planning and creates a concrete link between technique, reading, musical understanding, and interpretation, for coherent and motivating progress.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Instrumentation | piano (keyboard) | Language | French |
| Genre | piano method (technique) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this Bastien method suitable for a beginner pianist?
Intended for the preparatory level, this technique method focuses on learning the basics of piano. The book particularly works on the coordination of both hands and finger independence.
What technical exercises are offered for piano?
Exercises are designed to stabilize hand position and loosen fingers on the keyboard. They can be integrated into a daily practice routine, even if short. The purpose is to develop control and fluidity of playing.
Is the work oriented towards legato or staccato?
The indicated touch is legato, except when a staccato marking appears in the exercise.
How should tempos and dynamics be practiced with this method?
Each exercise can be approached at three tempos: slow, medium, and fast. This progression secures movements before increasing speed. When dynamics are not specified, they should be defined with the teacher.
Is the method linked to other Bastien manuals?
One page of technique corresponds to one page of the Piano, Theory, and Recital manuals at each level. This organization connects technical work to reading and interpretation.
