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Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Piano Course: Level 3 (Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course)

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I am nearing the end of Alfred's All-in-one Book 1, so have only browsed this book. But, I can comment on what I like about the methodology and the books:

1. The progression of theory, exercises, and performance materials is very well thought out. When Palmer says this exercise should be practiced daily, do it. It really helps improve your technical skills.

2. The quality of the construction is high - big easy to read notes and spiral bound so the book lays flat on the piano music stand.

3. The songs are interesting and varied, introducing different genres of music.

The only slight drawback is there is ample opportunity to improvise on a number of the songs and try your hand at composing, but Palmer does not point this out. It is definitely worth doing, really reinforcing a thorough understanding of chords, keys, chord inversions, and other concepts introduced in the text.

I have been teaching piano for 8+ yrs. already. I recommend Alfred's Piano Course as an excellent teaching tool for all teachers who are teaching piano/keyboard!

I am a piano teacher and have been using this series with a very mature, serious minded child since she was eleven years old. She's been taking piano for two years and is ready for Level 3. I am using Suzuki materials with her too. She just began Level 4 in it. This book is not "babyish", so she liked practicing in it from the start. It moves along quickly, and since she practices regularly and is a member of band at school, she is making rapid progress. The solos are excellent for her sight reading skills. As new major and minor keys are introduced, I encourage her to play the exercises in more than one key, which reinforces the ear training she receives with Suzuki. It's an excellent course!

I highly Recommend Alfred's Basic Adult All in One Piano Course (I bought level 1, level 2 and level 3 ).

If you have no background in piano and/or music theory, I believe this book will guide you even from scratch, .... and by completing level 3 book, you will most likely can play very nice classical stuff (Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, Fur Elise, Bach's Works etc,) and also you will have ability to play pop, jazz, blues.

Why am I saying this? Am I eligible to make such a review? I think so.

I myself right now still studying the end of book 1 and some part of book2. But eventhough I am a beginner in Piano, I am quite advance (or at least a bit higher than intermediate)in classical guitar. In my younger day, I've spent sometimes teaching classical guitar at local music school, so at least I have some background/experience in teaching, playing and performing classical music and some music theory as well.

Looking and browsing through all 3 books, I can see that these books are arrange in easy to follow and fun style, but still the content can be consider high quality.

5 stars without any doubt

An excellent learning music book for beginner students in learning how to play the piano. Highly recommend.

My son gave a as Father Day present the "Self Teaching" version, and it sure beat this one because Self Teaching comes with a CD and "Study Guide" sections. Most of other parts are identical.

This set is great, I am still finishing book 1, but already bought books 2 and 3 because I know I will need them! I have looked through this book and I love the pieces included and can't wait to learn them!

I love all of Alfred's Basic Adult Piano courses. I will always purchase his Adult courses. I find his courses are the best self-help adult piano teaching and I have tried many others that was a waste of my money.

I received my products in a timely fashion and in excellent condition...I would certainly recommend this seller to others...Thank you and may God bless and prosper you.