"In this book, as with those that follow, the subjects dealt with are covered in a clear and complete manner. The musical exercises lie under the hands, and "music writing games" add to musical knowledge. A final checkup reviews the work and ground covered in each book ..."--Page 5.
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). David Rosenthal has carefully arranged all the tracks from Joel's classic 1973 release to combine the piano parts and vocal melodies into playable arrangements while transcribing those classic piano parts that are integral to each song. This book features the iconic title track and nine others: Ain't No Crime * (The) Ballad of Billy the Kid * Captain Jack * If I Only Had the Words (To Tell You) * Somewhere Along the Line * Stop in Nevada * Travelin' Prayer * Worse Comes to Worst * You're My Home.
A simple, yet consistent and effective piano course that promotes good playing skills and fingering techniques, resulting in a "feel" for the piano keys while eyes remain focused on the music. The course incorporates a 5-note scale teaching method and includes online video instruction. It is designed for adults but easily adapted to any age. Although a beginning course, it is an excellent review and skill-enhancing course.
Alfred's Kid's Piano Course is the easiest piano method ever for kids ages 5 and up. Using plain language that's easy for kids to understand, three irresistible piano experts guide students along---a clever classical dog, one cool jazz cat, and a friendly alligator who loves the blues---they focus attention by pointing out what's important on each page and make learning music fun! Kids will learn to play notes and melodies, read music, and perform lots of fun songs. The complete edition combines levels 1 and 2 with the activity pages of the Notespeller, and includes accompanying MP3 CD so you always know how the music should sound. The disc includes beautiful recordings of all the music in the book and can be downloaded to your iPod(R) or other mp3 player. The DVD includes every lesson and example explained and played by expert teacher Gayle Kowalchyk. Ideal for home schooling.
As seen on public television stations nationwide, a revolutionary new approach to playing non-classical music on the piano. Have you ever wished you could play the piano Well, now you can! Scott "The Piano Guy" Houston teaches you to play the way the pros play, in a style enormously simpler than traditional classical piano and with an absolute minimum of note-reading. By focusing on playing the melody with the right hand (one note at a time) and simple chords with the left hand, Houston gives you the tools you need for a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Best of all, your tour guide to this adventure forces you to have fun along the way!
(Willis). The Dozen a Day books are universally recognized as one of the most remarkable technique series on the market for all ages! Each book in this series contains short warm-up exercises to be played at the beginning of each practice session, providing excellent day-to-day training for the student.
(Willis). The Dozen a Day books are universally recognized as one of the most remarkable technique series on the market for all ages! Each book in this series contains short warm-up exercises to be played at the beginning of each practice session, providing excellent day-to-day training for the student.