Accelerated Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner features the proven, pedagogical approach set forth in the original piano method and continues the tradition of learning music through discovery, creativity, and adventure. Book 1 is a condensed and more mature version of the Primer Level and Level One of the basic Piano Adventures series. ideal for students aged 11 and up. (This International Edition uses British terminology).

Book 1 covers fundamental rhythms, all the notes of the grand staff, C position, G position.

Contents include: Aloha Oe • Amazing Grace • Bagpipes • Bus Stop Boogie • Camptown Races • Chant of the Monk • Chant of the Monks • Chinese Dragon • Chord Crossings • Dreamscape • Eine Kleine Nachtmusik • English Minuet • Fife and Drums • Forest Drums • French Minuet.