Music history, composition and improvisation exercises are interspersed throughout the lessons in this book, which make this a great supplement for any beginning or progressing student to keep them excited and interested in music! Does not cover music theory aspects such as note values and key signatures, however it contains a table of scales, fingering chart and glossary of musical terms. Includes a CD with performances by Eric Ledeuil of every piece with piano accompaniment followed by a track withjust the piano part. Individual parts are recorded separately with piano for all ensemble pieces. Directions are in French, English, German and Spanish. 97 pages. -AP