Supersonics Piano Method Level 3
A flexible, exploratory piano method that expands students’ musical options through new keys, styles, rhythms, and creative work.
Supersonics Piano Method Level 3
Supersonics Piano Method Level 3 is designed to help students explore the many musical possibilities that open up at this stage of learning. Building on the note-reading range, confidence, and technique developed in Level 2, Level 3 becomes a launching point for discovering new types of music — and using those experiences as jumping-off points for further exploration.
Across the level, students explore C major, A minor, F major, D minor, G major, E minor, and D major, plus pentatonic blues and swing, and the chromatic scale. They also build rhythmic fluency by introducing semiquavers (sixteenth notes), revising familiar time signatures, and adding a range of new ones.
Level 3 also introduces modes — including Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Phrygian dominant — supported by creative activities that help students hear and understand how these sounds work in practice. Chord work continues throughout the level, and units typically begin with a simple exercise or easier piece before moving into the main repertoire and concluding with chord-based or creative work.
Students do not need to complete every unit in order. However, learners who explore the full range of material will develop a particularly well-rounded foundation at this level, where there is “a lot to explore” both technically and musically.
Listen and play along
Teachers can explore selected excerpts and recordings via Supersonics Plus.
Listen to Level 3 recordings and explore the method online
The Learning Journey (Unit by Unit)
Level 3 is organised into units that introduce new musical ideas through repertoire and creative work. Everything is taught in practical terms through pieces, patterns, and activities — giving students a clear structure while encouraging flexible pacing and exploration.
Key Unit 1 — C major
Establishes the unit structure and begins the key exploration stream.
Key Unit 2 — A minor
Continues the key exploration stream through repertoire and supporting activities.
Key Unit 3 — F major
Explores F major through pieces, patterns, and accompanying work.
Key Unit 4 — D minor
Develops confidence in D minor through repertoire and supporting activities.
Key Unit 5 — G major
Builds fluency and musical control through G major material.
Key Unit 6 — E minor
Extends key exploration and musical understanding through E minor.
Key Unit 7 — D major
Completes the core key sequence for this level.
Key Unit 8 — Pentatonic, blues & swing
Explores pentatonic and blues sounds and introduces swing feel.
Key Unit 9 — Chromatic
Introduces chromatic movement and harmony through focused material.
Time Unit 1 — Semiquavers (sixteenth notes)
Builds rhythmic fluency by introducing semiquavers in a musical context.
Time Unit 2 — Time signature revision
Revises familiar time signatures
Time Unit 3 — New time signatures
Adds a range of new time signatures through repertoire.
Modes and Jazz
Introduces modes (including Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Phrygian dominant), supported by creative activities and continued chord exploration.
Each unit is designed to be taught flexibly. Teachers can work through the book from cover to cover, or select units and pieces in an order that best suits the student — while still maintaining a coherent learning sequence across the level.
Peek inside
Preview the first 20 pages from the book.
What’s included in Level 3
Supersonics Piano Method Level 3 is a substantial, carefully sequenced book designed to support long-term learning rather than short-term coverage.
- 160 pages of structured material
- Designed to support approximately 1–2 years of lessons for Late Elementary students (but suitable for all ages)
- Key exploration, chords, modes, rhythm development, time signatures, and creative activities
The scope of the book allows teachers to work deeply and flexibly, adapting pacing to suit each student while maintaining a clear overall progression.
Supersonics Pro members
The Supersonics Piano Method is designed so it can be taught effectively using the printed books alone.
A Supersonics Pro membership expands this environment by unlocking additional digital tools (including backing tracks), providing immediate printing access for use with all students, and offering a choice of coil or perfect binding for printed books.
Purchase the printed book through Amazon. Amazon handles printing and delivery. All non-member copies are perfect bound.
Supersonics Pro members can purchase printed copies at member pricing from the Member Bookstore and choose between coil binding or perfect binding.
Digital resources, backing tracks, and interactive tools are available inside the Supersonics Pro membership.
