The Music Tree - Time to Begin Student's Book

Begin piano with a carefully structured approach that builds reading, rhythm, technique and creativity from the very first lessons.

The Music Tree: Student's Book – Time to Begin is the cornerstone of The Music Tree piano series by Frances Clark, Louise Goss and Sam Holland. Designed as a plan for musical growth at the piano, this beginner book introduces students to piano learning through a unique and highly effective approach to early music reading and musicianship.

The book begins with off-staff notation, helping students understand musical direction and intervals before gradually leading them to discover the Grand Staff. Alongside this reading approach, Time to Begin includes a carefully designed program of rhythm, technique, and creative work that supports a well-rounded foundation for future piano study.

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What's Included

• Beginner piano student book
• Off-staff notation introduction
• Direction and interval reading
• Gradual discovery of the Grand Staff
• Rhythm work
• Technic work
• Creative work
• Part of The Music Tree piano series

Difficulty

Beginner: Designed for students beginning piano instruction.

Suitable For

• Beginner piano students
• Piano teachers
• Early piano lessons
• Students starting The Music Tree series

Why You'll Love It

Time to Begin gives students a thoughtfully sequenced introduction to piano playing, focusing on musical understanding rather than rushing straight into traditional note reading. Its combination of reading, rhythm, technic, and creative work helps establish a strong musical foundation from the earliest lessons.