The Pianoforte is a . It is , and, for this reason, it is utterly new. This Course consists of , plus an introduction for autodidacts ( ), two volumes dedicated to and practice, and a series of Supplements, as the diagram here to the right depicts. Thus, this method is suitable for beginners of all countries and even for autodidacts. (1) pupils who aspire to become , (2) pupils who did not elect the piano as their main instrument, but study it as - which, in certain countries, is also called Complementary Instrument. A pupil should, therefore, follow one path to the exclusion of the other, according to his/her education path (pianists vs. non-pianists). Levels from Five to Ten each consist of one volume only. Levels from Six to Ten are intended for higher piano education. Each volume is complemented by a series of . Each Supplement is either a long piece of Music or a small anthology. They are intended to widen the pupils' repertoire.