Featuring the proven, pedagogical approach set forth in the basic piano method, Book 1 Accelerated Piano Adventures® for the Older Beginner continues the tradition of learning music through discovery, creativity, and adventure. Book 1 of the accelerated series combines the Primer Level and Level 1 of the basic Piano Adventures® method. Book 2 combines Levels 2A and 2B of the basic Piano Adventures® method. Concepts include: major and minor pentascales; transposition; C, G and F major scales and primary chords; the dotted-quarter note; and connected pedalling.