Customer Reviews

The Elton John Piano Solo Collection

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I bought this collection based on another buyer's enthusiastic review, and I must say I was rather dissappointed. The selection of songs is good, and all arranged in easily playable keys. The arrangements themselves are, however, fairly plain and unimaginative, with very (extremely?) repetitive basic rythmic figures getting boring after a short while. For really good pianists, this book may be a very good foundation for improvisations, but I'm unfortunately not on that level.

I ordered this after seeing another copy belonging to one of my piano students. I love that there are no lyrics in this book. This is a true piano solos books. The songs are quite difficult - probably a grade 7 - 9 level. The songs they chose for this book are fabulous! I was expecting a typical pop song book, with arrangements that just don't sound quite right. But I was pleasantly surprised even when I just played the first bar or two of each song. They sound just like the real thing!

I am so happy with this book!

Pretty on the mark music wise, but no lyrics. I was disappointed with that, but it's not a huge deal if you're an avid Elton fan like I am. I did not see anywhere when I bought the item that the lyrics were not included in this book, that should be corrected. Other than that, good book, on the mark music, but no lyrics.