Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Popular Hits Complete Book 1 (Later Beginner) – Level 1A/1B

Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Popular Hits Complete Book 1 by Tom Gerou brings recognizable pop, movie, and Broadway tunes into early piano study for the later beginner. This collection combines Level 1A and 1B into one complete book and lines up page-by-page with the Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Complete Level 1 Lesson Book.

If you’re working with a student who wants to play songs they actually recognize, this book helps keep momentum going. It’s especially helpful for older beginners who don’t always connect with traditional children’s repertoire but still need carefully leveled material.

The arrangements are simplified for early readers while staying true to the melodies students know. Teachers often use this as a supplement alongside the core lesson book, particularly when motivation needs a boost or when preparing something fun for a recital.

At Chesbro Music, we regularly recommend this title for:

• Later beginner students working through Complete Level 1

• Students who respond better to pop and movie music

• Teachers looking for engaging supplemental repertoire

• Families wanting recognizable songs at home between lessons

Because it correlates directly with the Alfred’s Basic Piano Library for the Later Beginner, it fits neatly into a structured lesson plan without creating gaps in reading or technique.

If you’re not sure whether your student is in Level 1A, 1B, or Complete Level 1, bring your lesson book by the store. We’re happy to help you match it correctly.

Song List:

All About That Bass (Meghan Trainor)
Baby (Justin Bieber)
Batman Theme
Believer (American Authors)
Cantina Band (from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Clouds (Zach Sobiech)
Cool Kids (Echosmith)
Everything Is Awesome (from The LEGO Movie)
I’ll Stand by You (The Pretenders)
Iron Man
Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars)
Let It Go (from Frozen)
Mamma Mia
May the Force Be with You (from Star Wars Episode V)
Minecraft
Moog City (from Minecraft)
The Quidditch World Cup (from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire)
Theme from Superman
When Can I See You Again? (from Wreck-It Ralph)
Wreck-It Ralph

Specifications:

SKU: 1121525
UPC: 038081520353
ISBN-13: 9781470633844
ISBN-10: 1470633841
Publisher: Alfred Music
Published: March 2016
Author: Tom Gerou
Binding: Paperback
Format: Collection / Songbook
Instrument: Piano Method, Easy Piano, Piano Solo
Series: Alfred’s Basic Piano Course for the Later Beginner
Level: Complete Level 1 (1A & 1B)
Instructional Type: Repertoire Book
Genres: Broadway, Children, Movies, Pop
Language: English
Number of Pages: 40
Item Type: Physical
Usages: School and Community
Shipping Weight: 0.5 lbs