Easy, characterful pieces by two distinguished teachers are presented in this album for young beginners. Well written for the early grades, the pieces provide useful practice of first aspects of technique, and have been popular with teachers for over 50 years.

A Little Hush-Song: No. 5 from 'First Year Pieces' [Thomas Dunhill], A Sad Story: No. 10 from 'First Year Pieces' [Thomas Dunhill], A Song of Erin: No. 8 from 'First Year Pieces' [Thomas Dunhill], Gavotte in G: No. 9 from 'First Year Pieces' [Thomas Dunhill], Jock plays the Bagpipes: No. 12 from 'First Year Pieces' [Thomas Dunhill], Melody in C: No. 1 from 'First Year Pieces' [Thomas Dunhill], On the River Bank: No. 7 from 'First Year Pieces' [Thomas Dunhill], Swaying Branches: No. 11 from 'First Year Pieces' [Thomas Dunhill], The Old Abbey: No. 4 from 'First Year Pieces' [Thomas Dunhill], The Old Windmill: No. 3 from 'First Year Pieces' [Thomas Dunhill], The Sheep on the Downs: No. 2 from 'First Year Pieces' [Thomas Dunhill], Where the nodding Violet grows: No. 6 from 'First Year Pieces' [Thomas Dunhill], An Old Garden: No. 1 from 'Work and Play' [Felix Swinstead], Eastern Dance: No. 8 from 'Work and Play' [Felix Swinstead], Follow my Leader: No. 7 from 'Work and Play' [Felix Swinstead], Gavotte: No. 10 from 'Work and Play' [Felix Swinstead], Gliding: No. 12 from 'Work and Play' [Felix Swinstead], Night March: No. 2 from 'Work and Play' [Felix Swinstead], On the Lake: No. 9 from 'Work and Play' [Felix Swinstead], Polly put the Kettle on: No. 5 from 'Work and Play' [Felix Swinstead], Resting: No. 3 from 'Work and Play' [Johann Heinichen / Felix Swinstead], Sailor's Song: No. 11 from 'Work and Play' [Felix Swinstead], The Lonely Road: No. 6 from 'Work and Play' [Felix Swinstead], Up with the Lark: No. 4 from 'Work and Play' [Felix Swinstead]