Another basic idea in the books is to provide a simple layout and guide. The basic techniques are stressed but the books still allow flexibility for the individual style and method of most teachers. For this reason the tunes have been presented in a simple manner, without excess clutter on each page. The books have been designed to be relevant to the way in which music is talked about and taught in Australia. There is a progressive line up of pieces, but especially in book three, with the possibility of using the tunes in a more flexible order as the students’ technique and confidence develops.
One of the most challenging aspects of putting together a tutor book series such as this is ensuring that all the musical concepts, practical techniques and theoretical knowledge flows in an orderly and logical way. You can’t have a tune using a note or technique that hasn’t been explained or developed gradually in some way before.