A Technical and Musical Curriculum for Pianists at Post Grade 1 Level. The Foundation Pianist, Book 1 is a book for students beyond the beginner stage who want to develop a technical and musical foundation to help them progress on to intermediate levels. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, the book include daily exercises, sight-reading, repertoire, and musical time travel. This series includes two books which not only develop students' technique, reading, theory, and musicianship, but also provide an invaluable insight into the world of classical music, from madrigals to symphonies and operas to concertos.