Beginner Piano Lessons are
Still in Demand
Learn to Play Keyboard
Learning to play an instrument can be
a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had piano tuition when you
were a child and gave up? Help is at hand with a number of
books containing beginner piano lessons. Adults and children
can have a lot of fun, learning the instrument from easy to
follow guides.
How to Play Popular Piano in 10 Easy
Lessons by Norman Monath is a fine example of a
user-friendly book. Step by step instruction takes the
novice through the basic chords and scales and explains the
concept of harmony and melody.
Soon, the budding pianist will be able
to play simple tunes and there is information on how to play
in a specific style. Keyboard diagrams make everything
understandable. There's also a section on improvisation. The
instruction is suitable for playing by ear or from following
sheet music.
How to Play the Piano Despite Years of
Lessons:
What Music Is and How to Make It at
Home is written by Ward Cannel. The author understands that
some people have struggled with beginner piano lessons in
the past and he sets out to demystify music. The book's ten
sections chart the pupil's progression with notations and
keyboard diagrams. Scale exercises are avoided, to the
delight of all those people still having nightmares about
doing their scales as a child!
Those Dumb Beginner Piano
Lessons
The Dummies series of books is very
popular and Piano for Dummies, written by Blake Neely, is a
welcome addition to the series. It's an ideal format for
teaching the fundamentals of music theory and it doesn't
require the novice to read music.
There is a play along CD to accompany
the book with favorites from childhood, blues and classical
tunes. Chapters also include advice on buying a piano,
maintaining a piano, a history of piano styles, and a Top 10
List of Pianists. This book is also suitable for anyone who
has played piano in the past but needs a refresher
course.
It's Never Too Late to Play Piano by
Pam Wedgwood is a tutor book with a CD. The book explains
playing technique and music theory, a history of piano
music, fact files, technical information and a recommended
listening list.
Pupils learn how to play familiar
classics, pop songs, show tunes and the author's own jazz
tinged compositions. The CD contains more than 90 backing
tracks and there are interactive activities. This beginner
piano lesson book has been revised and updated.
It shouldn't be a chore for anyone to
learn piano and children can be encouraged by making lessons
fun. Lisa Child's Piano 1 is the first in a series of four
books, designed to be used on its own or with the help of a
teacher.
The book is respected by piano
teachers and the series is often used in schools. Usborne is
a popular publisher of children's material and the First
Book of the Piano, by Eileen O'Brien is in a fun cartoon
presentation, suitable for any age. The book comes with a
CD.
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