(Faber Piano Adventures ). Adult Piano Adventures enables the adult beginner to play music for pleasure while developing musical understanding. This comprehensive "All-In-One" book includes lessons, technique, and theory in a single volume for ease of use. Book 1 presents the fundamentals of music notation, chord playing, and musical form. The redesigned layout improves information hierarchy, putting focus on key concepts and step-by-step learning. Online support is now included, with over two hours of instructional videos and audio accompaniment tracks that inspire rhythmic vitality and artistic expression. Songs include: Amazing Grace * The Can-Can * Catch a Falling Star * Danny Boy * Eine Kleine Nachtmusik * The Entertainer * Greensleeves * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * and more! View Helpful Introductory Videos Here

Recommended by Rolling Stone Magazine as the best beginner piano book, this book and streaming video course is all that you will ever need for getting started playing the most famous and cherished piano classics!Piano Professor, Damon Ferrante guides you through how to play the piano with step-by-step lessons for beginners and 20 streaming video lessons. There are also 75 MP3 audio files that play every song and music example from the book, so that you know how they sound.This easy-to-follow method, used by thousands of piano students and teachers, is designed to be interactive, engaging and fun.No music reading is required! Learn great piano songs!The lessons will greatly expand your repertoire of beloved piano songs and improve your piano technique, creativity, and understanding of music. Whether you are teaching yourself piano or learning with a music instructor, this book and streaming video course will take your piano playing to a whole new level!Ask yourself this:1. Have you always wanted to learn how to play famous piano pieces, but did not know where to start?2. Did you start piano lessons once and give up because the lessons were too difficult?3. Are you struggling to follow online piano lessons that seem to jump all over the place without any sense of direction or consistency?4. Would you like to expand your musical understanding and learn how to play the piano through an affordable, step-by-step book and video course?If your answer to any of the these questions is yes, then this beginner piano book and video course is definitely for you!The following great music is covered in this book and streaming video course:* Für Elise by Beethoven* The Entertainer by Scott Joplin* Amazing Grace* Pachelbel's Canon* House of the Rising Sun* Scarborough Fair* Turkish Rondo by Mozart* Shenandoah* Happy Birthday* Danny Boy* Kum-Bah-Yah* Jingle Bells* J.S. Bach's Prelude in C Major* Home on the Range* This Little Light of Mine* Hall of the Mountain King by Grieg* Take Me Out to the Ballgame* Red River Valley* Silent Night* New World Symphony Theme* When the Saints Go Marching In* Greensleeves* Aura Lee* Brahms' Famous Lullaby* Simple Gifts* And Many More Great Songs and Pieces!

To teach piano basics, the Bastiens have created a new, rich course designed specifically for adult beginners. Bastien Piano for Adults is a welcome addition to the best-selling collection of Bastien methods and supplementary materials. Lessons, theory, technic, and sight reading are combined in one easy-to-use book. The series is gradually paced to ensure student confidence and success. The variety of music, custom selected for adults, includes famous classic themes, folk songs, spirituals, ragtime, blues, boogie, jazz, and Bastien originals that teach the basics in a straightforward, yet innovative manner.

New - from Amazon #1 best-selling music author Ben Parker !This book is the perfect introduction to the electronic Keyboard for absolute beginners of all ages. !This great beginner's guide also provides an easy introduction to reading and playing music - so whether you have no previous musical experience OR are simply new to the keyboard, this clear and concise guide will have you playing tunes on your new keyboard in no time!* Easy to follow instructions and illustrations* Simple exercises to follow and practice* Learn at your own pace* Fun and easy songs, chords and tunes to play* Simply follow the lessons in the book and you will be playing Keyboard in no time !For kids under the age of 10, you may prefer Ben's 'My First Keyboard' book instead - created especially for the youngest beginner.Check out Ben's Amazon Author page for his other best-selling kids and adult tuition books for: Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, Banjo, Recorder and Harmonica!

(Willis). NEW AND IMPROVED! Recently re-engraved and updated, John Thompson's Adult Piano Course was compiled with the mature student in mind. Adults have the same musical road to travel as the younger student, but the study material for a mature student will differ slightly in content. Since these beloved books were written and arranged especially for adults, they contain a wonderful mix of classical arrangements, well-known folk-tunes and outstanding originals that many will find a pleasure to learn and play. Most importantly, the student is always encouraged to play as artistically and with as much musical understanding as possible.

(Educational Piano Library). With all the responsibilities of daily life, it's not always easy to find the time to learn an instrument. A good piano method book for adults should be easy to understand and pick up whenever free time presents itself and this is that book. Impress your friends and family with your new talent or simply unwind after work with this well-written and effective piano method. The Hal Leonard Student Piano Library's Adult Piano Method takes an all-in-one approach by combining lessons, solos, technique, and theory into a single volume. The authors have taken a logical step-by-step approach, always keeping the adult learning process in mind. The book is well-paced, moving quickly but comfortably through new concepts and material. Beginning adult students will find this book challenging enough to be interesting, yet easy enough to experience a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. It includes over 150 richly orchestrated accompaniments available online for streaming or download and provide a rewarding musical experience for the players. Companion supplementary books including Popular Hits, Popular Favorites, Christmas Favorites, and Traditional Hymns are also available. It's never too late to enrich your life with the thrill of playing music! Works with instructor or for self-instruction. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

The key to fast and fun piano proficiency!Whether you’re a wannabe Mozart or are an experienced hand at tinkling the ivories, the latest edition of Piano For Dummies has what you need to take you to the next level in making beautiful music using this much-loved and versatile instrument. Working as an introductory course―or as a refresher to keep those fingers nimble―you’ll find information on getting started, improving your technique and performance, and the best ways to practice until you hit finely tuned perfection. And, along the way, you’ll pick up the techniques for different styles, including classical, blues, and rock.In an easy-to-follow style, the book also helps you sharpen your sight-reading. You can also tune in to audio and video online to help you improve your creativity and discipline, as well as hear and see that you’re hitting the right notes. Choose the right piano Know your keys Scale up for success Care for your instrumentWhatever you want from your love affair with the old “88,” you’ll find enough right here to keep you hammering happily―and even more proficiently―away for years to come!P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Piano For Dummies (9781118900055). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics!

(Piano Method). Since the first release of this classic Schirmer edition over 100 years ago, almost anyone who has taken piano lessons for more than two years has played from The Virtuoso Pianist . Millions of copies have been sold of these progressive exercises which guide a player's technique, building finger independence and strength. This was the first American edition released of this music, and remains a classic at a remarkably affordable price.