Balutet Little Melodic Pieces - Level 1

A digital product featuring three pieces from Petites Pièces Mélodiques by Marguerite Balutet

A 30-day, done-for-you practice plan for absolute or near-beginners ready to step into expressive, structured piano repertoire—complete with guided assignments, composer history, and piece-specific practice insights.

Early steps in piano don’t have to be dull.
These three short works by Marguerite Balutet are gentle, musical introductions to phrasing, tone, and expression. Written specifically for beginning players, they combine technical simplicity with musical warmth.

Perfect for students looking to move beyond method books, or adults returning to the piano who want something a little more elegant—this plan makes practice feel organized, relaxed, and rewarding.

🎶 What’s Included:

• Papa – calm, grounded, and a great study in steady phrasing
• Maman – lyrical and expressive, with simple melodic motion
• Bébé – playful and light, ideal for reinforcing finger coordination
• 30-Day Practice Plan – Daily structure with small, achievable assignments
• Technical Exercises – G, C, and A Major pentascales and cadences, plus F Major variations (slurred and staccato) to develop articulation and control

Bonus Material:
✔️ Step-by-step instructions on how to follow your practice plan
✔️ Historical background on Balutet and her pedagogical approach
✔️ Specific tips for each piece to support relaxed technique and musical expression

🎯 What You’ll Practice:

• Coordinating both hands in short, manageable passages
• Playing with smooth tone and simple phrasing
• Exploring articulation like legato and staccato in a safe, supported way
• Gaining fluency in core five-note patterns and cadences
  

💡 Why You’ll Love It:

• Composed with real beginners in mind, never overwhelming
• Provides structure and clarity without pressure
• Introduces the feel of early Romantic and French piano repertoire
• Perfect first step into the world of musical expression beyond exercises
  

Direct, simple, and gently expressive, Balutet’s miniatures help you build comfort and musicality from the very beginning.

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