
E D M U N D H A R T Z E L L

The Adventures of Tidoi



Release your imagination!
The Adventures of Tidoi
A story-based piano book designed to keep beginners engaged — without replacing your existing method books.
The Adventures of Tidoi is a flexible beginner piano book that works alongside standard tutor methods, helping students stay motivated while developing core reading and playing skills.
✔ Easy to introduce in lessons
✔ Works alongside any beginner method
✔ Optional teacher duet parts and backing tracks
✔ Written by a piano teacher and tested in real lessons
Why teachers use The Adventures of Tidoi
Many beginner pupils lose motivation early on — not because the music is too difficult, but because it feels repetitive.
In The Adventures of Tidoi, each piece moves a story forward.
Students want to play the next piece because they want to know what happens next.
Teachers use the book to:
-
improve engagement
-
encourage more consistent practice
-
add variety without changing their core teaching approach
About the story
The story follows Tidoi, whose boat is attacked by Pink Beard and his pirate crew.
Marooned on a mysterious island, captured by the Wackowachi tribe, and rescued by Princess Starfeather, Tidoi must find a way to escape — and discover the island’s secret.
The narrative runs alongside the music, giving young learners a sense of adventure while they build confidence at the piano.
Teacher accompaniments and backing tracks
Every piece includes:
-
an optional teacher duet part
-
a matching backing track
These can be used to support rhythm, pulse, and musicality, helping early pieces feel more complete and rewarding for students.
Try it with your pupils
🎁 Free taster pack available
The taster pack includes:
-
sample pages from the book
-
a backing track example
👉 Enter your email below and the taster pack will be sent straight to your inbox.
(No spam — just teaching resources.)