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A Guide to Piano Instruction Books

by Tania Gleaves on January 30, 2012

Although you could certainly try to learn piano by just playing around with the keys, a better method is to invest in some piano instruction books.

There are a wide variety of books available on the market, so how do you know you are making the right decision? Here are a few hints on finding the right piano instruction books, and saving money.

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If you are taking formal lessons, you should buy the instruction books that your teacher recommends. This way you and your teacher are on the same page, so to speak, in your musical development. There are probably one or two books that your teacher will instruct from exclusively.

You can also branch out and get some fun books on your own. Try searching at a sheet music store for your favorite songs or styles of music. This will make learning the piano more fun and exciting.

While you are at the sheet music store, ask a member of the staff for recommendations. They can point you in the direction of some popular piano instruction books for your playing level.

All of these piano instruction books can add up fast. If you are serious about building a collection, it’s worth it to find some discount books. Watch for sales at your local sheet music store to get good deals on books.

You can also try used bookstores for vintage piano instruction books. These books will have more character and different songs than modern books. Some people even collect vintage and antique piano books as a hobby. Unique books will, of course, cost more than new books. But you can find some good standard vintage books at low prices to increase your repertoire.

Look for piano instruction books at yard sales or second hand stores. Many people pick up the piano as a hobby and then, unfortunately, drop it quickly. There are probably countless beginning instruction books floating around at rock bottom prices.

Another great place to look for discount piano instruction books is on ebay or other online auction sites. Books on auction sites are normally sold in lots, so you can get several books for one low price. Search for instruction books by genre or skill level to find great deals.

When you shop online, remember that you’ll have to pay for shipping in addition to the cost of the books. But normally this is not a problem since the price of the books is so low.

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Beginning Piano Books Basics

by Tania Gleaves on January 4, 2012

There are many different types of beginning piano books…and with so much to choose from it can sometimes be confusing!

To help you narrow down your piano books choices you have to make a few decisions. What type of piano playing are you interested in?

Classical Music?

If you are looking to learn classic piano, you’ll need books that focus on scales, song structure and learning the notes. Most beginning classic piano books also teach music theory. They have lots of scales and exercises. They will also feature classical songs in a simplified form.

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A lot of people enjoy using the classic method. They like the fact that they can learn about the notes and the way music is put together. The classical method takes a while to get a handle on. But it is worth it.

Beginning classical eBooks or books start from the framework of music. First, you learn how music is set up. Then you learn the notes. Then you learn how to put them all together and how to play triad chords (the basis for most songs).

Some material focus on note reading while others have practice scales and small songs. Still others feature pages and pages of simplified classic pieces for you to enjoy. Ask your piano instructor or look online for classic book recommendations.

Other Types of Piano Music

There are also many other types of beginning piano books. Some people like to focus on being able to play music immediately. These people dislike the types of books that focus on note reading and music theory.

There are many different ways to play the piano or keyboard. A search at your local sheet music store or online will show you how many choices you have. There are books on playing chords, improvising music and learning by sight. The possibilities are endless.

Beginning piano books can also teach students to play different styles of music. Once you learn the basics, you can start experimenting with style. There are many beginning piano books that teach simplified versions of the following styles:

  • Pop
  • Rock
  • Jazz
  • Honky Tonk
  • New Age

These piano style books make learning the piano fun, and allow you to play some of your favorite songs and types of music. Look for beginning style books at any sheet music store.

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Piano Music Books – A Guide To Selecting The Right Ones

December 19, 2011

There are probably hundreds of thousands of piano music books available and this number is enough to overwhelm anyone! Fortunately, most of them are organized in various categories to make their selections fairly easy. The following describes some of those categories while disregarding for a moment the cost, language, or locality of where they may [...]

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The Many Benefits of Taking Piano Lessons Online

March 16, 2011

If you’ve ever wanted to play the piano but think that you don’t have time now that you are a working adult, think again! Piano lessons online make it easy to pick up your old hobby or learn a new one. When most of us think about taking piano lessons, we think about having a [...]

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Online Piano Lesson Reviews – Finding a Piano Training Program That’s Right for You…

February 6, 2010

The purpose of  good online piano lesson reviews is to help you separate high quality piano training programs from down right scams. Can online piano lesson reviews really teach you to play piano at home like a pro? Can anyone use them? The answer to both questions is yes; You need to be aware of [...]

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Play Piano Tonight – Review of Ron Worthy’s Updated Piano Program

January 3, 2010

Product Overview Play piano tonight is another thorough teaching product from “Mr. Ron” Worthy, a veteran musician and trainer. This program can work for just about anyone who has a desire to learn to play piano. You can use an electronic keyboard with built-in rhythm effects or any piano. What’s Included in Play Piano Tonight [...]

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Piano Tricks of the Trade – How Does It Compare?

February 21, 2009

Product Overview Mastering piano tricks of the trade can take years – unless you have a teacher that knows how to cut through the clutter. That’s the focus behind “Mr. Ron’s” products: Piano Tricks of the Trade a multimedia eBook his monthly lessons and his DVD for “Visual Learners” Mr. Ron believes in teaching one [...]

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