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Progressive Piano Method for Young Beginners: Book 1 (colour) (Progressive Young Beginners)

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My daughters' piano teacher recommended I get this book and I am glad I did. It is so easy to follow that they both pick it up and practice on their own without me having to remind them frequently. The accompanying cd is a big help as they can hear the songs being played and can follow it. If you don't know a song, it is usually difficult to figure it out by just looking at the notes in the book - but this book actually comes with a cd with all the songs, which are played more than once at a time - so you can actually practice with the music and then again on your own with just the beat of the music (with you filling in the notes). Even I have fun learning with them - they are 7yrs old and 4-1/2 years old. I have learnt much with them through this book and cd, and we take turns playing the songs. It makes learning to play the piano lots of fun, and not a task. We also bought the Book 2 and that also comes with a cd! Very easy indeed!

This book is brilliantly arranged to guide a young learner through the basic skills, even if you as a parent have minimal piano skills

I have used this book over & over with my piano students. A simple and easy method to a beginner for learning notes & rhythm.

Excellent material for the 5 - 6 year old beginner! You might want to ask for older editions in which the notes are printed larger.

The first five right hand notes are presentd first, along with instruction in time valuues of the quarter note, half note, and whole note. With each new note, the position on the staff is clearly pointed out, as well as the corresponding location on the keyboard and the finger with which it is played. (There are diagrams of the keyboard on which the relevant note is highlighted clearly, as well as drawings of the hand with numbered fingers). The instructions are clear and straightforward.

The same holds true for the first five left hand notes. More musical concepts, such as the whole, half and quarter rest are introduced. The lead in bar and the repeat sign are also learned.

Indeed, I have used this book with kindergarten aged beginners, teenagers and older adults and recommend it highly!

Product was received much faster than expected. Was in brand new condition as stated. I bought this for my 7 year old that was beginning lessons, but I have enjoyed learning from it myself.