The Everything Piano Book with CD: From popular songs to classical music - learn to play in no time (Everything (Music)) [Paperback]

Evan A. Copp (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 18, 2009

Learning the piano can be both fun and easy. Professional pianist Evan A. Copp takes students through the basics?from choosing an instrument to playing favorite songs. Starting with the absolute basics of posture and proper hand placement, this easy-to-use guide progresses through reading basic musical notation, playing simple songs, and learning scales and music theory all the way up to techniques for playing by ear and with a group of musicians. This guide features:

• Easy-to-follow instructions for beginners
• The basics of reading music notation
• Tips on finding the right teacher
• Exercises to help build up skill level

The accompanying CD provides audio examples every step of the way, so students can hear exactly how each practice piece should sound. Filled with clear, step-by-step instructions, finger position diagrams, music examples, and tons of professional tips, this guide will have students playing their favorite songs in no time at all!

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About the Author

Evan Copp (Branchburg, NJ) is a pianist and licensed music teacher. He has taught music in New York City public schools in addition to providing private piano lessons. Mr. Copp served as adjunct lecturer for the Music Technology Program at Queensborough Community College, C.U.N.Y.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media; Pap/Com Or edition (August 18, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598699768
• ISBN-13: 978-1598699760
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #253,578 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Everything About Piano, November 9, 2009

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This review is from: The Everything Piano Book with CD: From popular songs to classical music - learn to play in no time (Everything (Music)) (Paperback)

Excellent material!! Very informative, from suggestions on which kind of piano best for you, to all you need to know to get started in making your own music on the piano. There is even a chapter on playing by ear. At the end of the book, no need to stop your learning because there is information given for anyone to go further, if desired. All of this plus a professional CD that gives examples of the exercises in the book. I'm so glad I purchased this book and plan to purchase more for others I know who are learning piano.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, December 9, 2009

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Jane Smith "God is Everything" (New jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Everything Piano Book with CD: From popular songs to classical music - learn to play in no time (Everything (Music)) (Paperback)

When it says "Everything", it really is EVERYTHING that you need to know about a piano. The book is especially helpful even to pick out a piano, which I wish I had when I was purchasing my own piano. The book is well written and very easy to follow. I loved the E-Facts which are educational tid-bits that were very interesting -- I learned lots of things that I didn't already know and I loved leafing through the book just to read them.

As far as playing, this is a great book for someone just getting started. For the small price of the book, you save a lot of money in music lessons. I have two kids currently taking piano lessons and the cost of the lessons are a lot compared to what you can cover in one lesson. This book enables a beginner to get through a lot of the basics (very cost effective) and get familiar with the finger movements before embarking on paying for lessons. The writer did a great job with the variety of music and songs, going over the different techniques and cords, how to use the right and left hand, etc. The CD is really a nice added benefit so that you know what each thing is supposed to sound like. Plus, it's an enticement to give kids an incentive to play!

I have a 12 year old who has been playing piano for about a year. He just loves this book. He took the book right from my hand and started using it himself immediately and then asked me if the book could just be his. I loved the fact that he found it enjoyable, that he could do it on his own, and that it serves as a tool to get him to play and practice more.

I'd really consider this book if you are thinking of getting started on a piano. The way the book is laid out, you can get pretty far along and the best thing is that you can do it on your own timetable. I think once you got started, though, you'd get pretty hooked!

5.0 out of 5 stars With an accompanying CD to help students along, November 14, 2009

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So many keys make it so intimidating. "The Everything Piano Book: From Popular Songs to Classical Music - Learn to Play in No Time" is a piano teaching guide that encourages would be piano players with simple and incrementally complex lessons for readers to help them slowly and steadily gain a grasp of piano playing. From the simplicity of Mary Had a Little Lamb to the complexities of Chopin, "The Everything Piano Book" comes with an accompanying CD to help students along, making for a solid and highly recommended package.