Bastien Piano Basics: Piano Level 1 Piano Level 1 is the main lesson book in the Bastien Piano Basics course, and begins with easy pieces in the C position. Level 1 pieces are arranged for simple 5-finger pattern playing in the keys of C, F, and G. Bastien Piano Basics: Piano Level 1 method uses carefully graded, logical learning sequence assures steady, continual progress. Original music by the Bastiens includes a stimulating mixture of pop, folk, classical, and contemporary styles Fullcolor illustrations throughout entertain and reinforce musical concepts along the way.