Book 1 of the Mark Nevin Piano Course stresses the development of technique and sense of phrasing. This is accomplished through many excellent, arrangements which include attractive Mark Nevin originals and adaptations of standard classics appropriate for this level of piano study. The rudiments of theory are also part of Book 1: Chords, Transposition, and definitions of musical terms are introduced. The Mark Nevin Piano Course is available from the Preparatory Book through Book 4.