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Older Beginner Piano Course Level 1/WP32

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This instructional is aptly titled. As a (very) senior citizen who speaks three languages, I had always regretted my inability to grasp the basics of reading music. I happened to see "Older Beginner..." on the desk of a high school music student. (I am a teacher, but not Music) With her permission, I glanced at this book and knew that it was for me. That evening I ordered it from Amazon and bought an inexpensive keyboard. Older Beginner Piano Course Level 1 proved to be the ideal vehicle for learning the basics and allowing the more mature beginner to progress. It opens the door to hours of enjoyment and allows you to progress to the next level(s). If you thought you never could, if you regretted that you never did, this is the one for you!

This was the book recommended by my instructor. I had an older book that focused more on the basic five finger approach withour much moving around. This one makes you stretch out a little more, so to speak, but the pace is pretty good, though the difficulty level fluctuates sometimes from very difficult to way too easy. The final pieces at the end were quite difficult, very different than the prices before, and requires a lot of practice to become proficient at them. The song selection is good, with a good mix of classical and more folkish songs.

Used for school...

Was very cheap, and I did learn how to play piano. :3

I am so pleased to be using this book for piano lessons. It is done more the way an adult can learn. I have had 5 lessons so far and although this is a lot of work and challenging, it is worth the effort. I still feel I need a book more focused on the notes to supplement my learning, but, I can actually translate those dots and lines into something resembling music now and am approaching page 30 in just a few weeks! This works for me. I will have to get the next level soon.

this book was not made for some one who does not know anything about music, I found scott houston books easier to understand.

This book was assigned to me in my Music 111 class. I have never played piano in my life before so I was a little scared, but this music book and of course my teacher made it so easy to learn.

This book gives the beginning piano player a chance to really learn how to play piano. It teaches you gradually, yet effectively. I love it!

I needed the book for a piano class at our local community college. I haven't taken piano since I was in the 8th grade and now I am almost 50 so this is an excellent beginner's book. It introduces one to to all the components of music as you progress.

It has been a great guide for this beginner! My piano teacher uses this in my lessons and assigns me "homework" from it, and I feel like I am developing the skills at a pace I like.

I used this book about 15 years ago when I first started taking piano lessons from an instructor. Lost it in a move and wanted to start self-instruction on keyboard again. Loved this book! Excellent reffesher or for the very beginner. Very easy to understand and get started again. Used, but in great condition. Recommend to anyone!