This easy step-by-step method emphasizes correct playing habits & note reading through interval recognition Lesson Book 1B begins by reviewing the concepts taught in Lesson Book 1A then introduces new concepts such as incomplete measures tempo markings eighth notes & rests using the damper pedal half steps & whole steps It also introduces the major scale through the concept of tetrachords The Universal Edition is designed for all English-speaking countries outside of the United States including Canada the U K & Australia This edition uses the British system of terminology for rhythmic values such as crotchet for quarter