I know what you're saying, what I mean the scales I posted are so much easier to understand just at the first glance, especially for beginners :) Put both charts side by side next to a beginner and ask them to play a scale and I bet they can do it off the bat with the scale I posted.
Dana: Sure they could. They are very information-laden charts. Have you thought about turning them into PDFs to make them easier to print?
Down In the Valley is an old-fashioned song with sweet lyrics and a strong melody. Resting around Middle C & using just 2 chords, it makes a fine duet or solo!
Short aria Nel cor with piano accompaniment in the keys of Eb, F, and G! This pretty little aria is perfect for students just venturing into classical music.