The Ultimate Piano Method Comparison Chart

16 Popular Piano Method Book Series Compared on this Free Chart!

After feeling frustrated switching back and forth between method book sites, shopping sites, and preview pages, I decided to create a two-page, one-stop-shop comparison chart that shows 16 of the most popular piano method series from level to level.

Armed with this chart, you'll be able to:

• Research piano method options as a brand new piano teacher or student
• See what other piano method books compare to your current books
• Switch piano methods: find an equivalent level in a different piano method book series
• Switch piano methods: find a more challenging level in a different piano method book series
• Switch piano methods: find an easier level in a different piano method book series
• Switch piano methods: find the next logical level in a different piano method book series if you are just finishing your current level
• Expand on your current piano method books by adding comparable supplemental books from a different series
• Research piano method book series for different ages of piano students
• Learn about new piano music authors and publishers
• Just see what’s out there

The chart is divided into sub-levels for more accurate comparison (Example: Primer A, Primer B, Primer C, Level 1A, Level 1B, etc).

If you're looking to learn more about the different piano method books available, I have lots of method review videos on my YouTube channel you can check out!

What METHODS are on the chart?

• Faber Piano Adventures (read my full review)
• My First Piano Adventures (read my full review)
• Piano Adventures Accelerated
• Piano Adventures Adult All-in-One (read my full review)
• Alfred’s Premier Piano Course (read my full review)
• Alfred’s Basic Prep Course
• Alfred’s Basic Piano Library
• Wunderkeys (including Wunderkeys For Preschoolers, Wunderkeys Primer, Wunderkeys Elementary, and Wunderkeys Intermediate) (read my full review)
• Piano Safari (read my full review)
• Bastien Piano Basics
• Piano Pronto
• Music Tree
• Hal Leonard Student Piano Library (HLSPL)
• Carol Matz Interactive Piano Method
• Lang Lang Piano Method
• Piano Made Fun For the Young (read my full review)
• National Federation of Music Clubs Audition List (NFMC Auditions)

Disclaimer:

Please do your own research regarding purchase decisions for piano method books. The Ultimate Piano Method Comparison Chart is based on my own opinions, research, and experience, but it is not intended as factual documentation, nor does it represent the publisher or author’s opinions, suggestions, or intent.

This chart is intended as a starting point for your own research. While I have done my very best to ensure these comparisons are as accurate as possible, it is impossible to directly compare many piano method books as different authors take different approaches in their introduction of concepts.

Once again, please do your own research before purchasing any piano method books based on this information. If you should happen to find any errors in this chart or have any questions, please contact me directly.