Songs-First published in 1954 John Thompson’s Easiest Piano Course is one of the most-loved and best-selling piano methods in the world. John Thompson’s timeless approach to teaching has been trusted by generations of teachers to start millions of students on their musical journey. This book includes 16 repertoire pieces to complement the Easiest Piano Course helping to reinforce basic technique develop musicality and increase the enjoyment of learning. These simplified arrangements are also ideal sight-reading practice for more advanced pupils. With a great selection of children’s songs including Baa Baa Black Sheep Happy Birthday To You Three Blind Mice and many more there’s something in First Children’s Songs for every beginner pianist to enjoy!

When music excites our interest and imagination we eagerly put our hearts into learning it. The music in the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library encourages practise progress confidence and success. This beautifullyillustrated book contains thirteen arrangements of Christmas carols for beginner-intermediate pianists.Suitable for all piano methods.

Very First Step for Piano was written by Barbara Kirkby-Mason for young children and for pupils who struggle to make use of more than the thumb and first two fingers of each hand. The minimum of concentration is required by the pupil as each piece only contains one or two musical ideas. The pieces are built up by means of imitation between the right and left hands an octave apart. This progressive volume will give the beginner confidence to move on to further methods when ready.

The John W. Schaum Piano Course is a classic in the world of Piano tutors. This Blue Book is best suited to players at around Grades 1 to 2 or for players who have progressed through the Red Book.   The John W. Schaum series is a comprehensive tutor for beginners of all ages. It's really well-presented with colour pictures useful information and guidance material. The aim of the book is to teach in the most natural and enjoyable way through popular melodies. The method enables the student to progress in a logical fashion through Pre A to F.    The BlueBook is ideal for beginners who have been working through the previous books in the series or for those who are working at Grades 1 or 2 standard. The brilliantly logical progression through the essentials of playing the Piano is exhibited here allowing you to really get a tangible sense of achievement. New concepts are introduced in this book while previously-learned ones are reinforced. At various stages throughout this book fun and exciting pieces are included that will demonstrate the theoretical background in a practical context.   The John W. Schaum Blue Book will take you through sight-reading drills new concepts and techniques like syncopation arpeggios and chord inversions as well as more advanced versions of previously-learned ideas such as new time signatures new key signatures and pedal technique. The easy-to-use and easy-to-understand format of the Schaum series has made it a favourite among pupils parents and teachers allowing beginners to quickly become proficient and confident.   If you struggle to choose between the vast number of Piano tutors out there that all claim to be the best check out the John W. Schaum series for a genuinely great introduction to learning and mastering the Piano.

A Creative and Interactive Piano Course For Children-What is Piano Junior'Piano Junior is a superb piano course for beginners. It's creative it's interactive it's colourful it has its own website with additional online material ? and most importantly it really works! Its characters PJ the friendly robot and his sidekick Mozart the dog motivate and encourage children throughout each level. The course is available as core Lesson Books along with supplementary Theory Duet and Performance Books at each stage. Who is Piano Junior for'Suitable for children from around the age of 6 Piano Junior takes young students on their first steps and prepares them with a solid foundation for earlygrades. A method for the digital age:Teachers parents and students can visit www.piano-junior.com [1] for demonstration videos and recordings along with a host of other free downloadable resources which really bring practice sessions at home to life! PIANO JUNIOR - press reviews 'The careful introduction of all aspects of music notation is a standout feature of these books and to my mind Heumann has provided one of the best child-friendly introductions to reading music that I have seen... Piano Junior has in many respects raised the bar in some ways perhaps even setting a new standard by which piano courses for children will be judged.' - PIANODAO.COM  

The Piano in Black and White. The Piano in Black and White is for everyone with an unrequited love for the piano. It will entice complete beginners to climb a few important rungs up the ladder, coax the fainthearted to become fully fledged players and welcome back those whose previous pianistic experience did not take them far enough. Packed with inspirational advice, this book demystifies the process of learning the piano through easy-to-follow photographs, 'play along' online audio and unique techniques such as Finger Pilates and The Ten-by-five Practice Method. By the end of the book you will be able to play 12 beautiful pieces - making this an unmissable book for all would-be pianists!

Designed with older beginners in mind the exercises in Accelerated Piano Adventures: Sightreading - Book 2 will help developing musicians to improve their sightreading ability.The Accelerated Sightreading Book 2 builds confident readers as students following the Faber Piano Adventures® method play musical variations based on their Lesson Book pieces. Theory activities help students to focus on key concepts: eighth note and dotted quarter note rhythms major and minor five-finger scales intervals through the 6th plus one-octave scales and primary chords in the keys of C G and F major.

This is the second volume of this beginners method for studying the Piano. The character of a cat is used to introduce the necessary music theory and practice in an entertaining original and fun way. Includes pieces of light music enriching and widening the teaching approach. This book is not only suitable for children but also for adults looking to learn music in a different way.

This induction method to the Piano rich in attractive illustration successfully combines a fun approach with technique. The rules of music are never forgotten but explained in simple fluid language. Throughout this musical adventure a cat is chosen to accompany the learner and explain aspects which children would normally deem as 'boring' in an enjoyable original and fun way. The author separates the rules illustrating them as parts of the anatomy of music leading to an understanding of the criteria which gives life to music and music practice when playing an instrument. This volume is self recommended for 'preparatory level' but could equally be used forelementary school pupils and beginners.

Theory Gymnastics is the most creative and comprehensive theory curriculum available and the perfect companion to every method. By combining hilariously funny games with their creative books the Three CrankyWomen (TCW) have elevated music theory from the boring 'must-do' to the 'I can't wait to do!' Whether a practice page or a brain-teasing difficult puzzle page the variety of activities requires students to repeatedly use andapply each theory concept in new and different ways.Designed as a fast-paced book for older beginners (young teens to adult) this volume covers all concepts of Theory Gymnastics levels A and B in creative thorough andfun ways. Includes age-appropriate artwork verbiage pacing and activities. Free audio recordings for the ear-training units are available in the Multimedia Library.

Salsa Guide Book Piano and Ens. The Salsa Guidebook by acclaimed pianist Rebeca Mauleón is possible the only authoritative tutorial book on Salsa on the market, with over 260 pages filled with everything you need to know to start playing. Each page is packed with musical examples for Piano, Bass, Drum Set and other Salsa Percussion instruments, as well as really useful excerpts of Salsa sheet music that shows how each instrument is used within the idiosyncratic style. For beginners and advanced musicians alike, this book is regarded as one of the only true method books for Salsa and Latin music. This is not just a tutorial, though, it also features detailed histories of the tradition, many great photographs of various artists as well as an exhaustive listening guide with suggested records to complement your playing. With The Salsa Guidebook, you are in great hands - Rebeca Mauleón has recorded and played with giants in Salsa music such as Santana, Tito Puente and even Poncho Sanchez. So to get inspired by the Latin rhythms and fun styles of Salsa, pick up this Salsa Guidebook today.

Pedagogical in nature these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions pertinent fingering and historical and stylistic commentary.Carl Czerny's (1791-1857) popular set of Piano exercises is now available in an easy-to-read edition containing extensive performance and historical notes that guide teachers and students in the techniques that can be gleaned from each exercise. Although designed to improve technique the pieces may be thought of as real literature rather than mechanical etudes.