Decades ago, when I first took piano lessons, I was instructed to purchase individual books on theory, and some other books as well. There were three or four books that I had purchased. It is what was available at the time, and I got the books my teacher recommended.
When I had gone for quite awhile without playing, sans piano, I decided to get some books to help me relearn piano.
What I found was a book that has Lesson, Theory, and Solo, all in one book. I already worked through Book 1, and have recently started with Book 2.
I like this approach much butter, you learn a bit of theory along with explanations, and practice songs to reinforce the theory and technique, all in one book.
It's so much nicer having the various steps of learning, all in one place, in an easy understandable order, without having to go to one book from another; it's all sequential. It's much easier for one to follow and know what to do next, especially if they don't have a piano teacher.
When I started working in Book 2 of the All in One Course, Lesson, Theory, Solo, I was able to jump in and play the presented song from beginning to end, (They are short."), without much hesitation. I am pleasantly making progress. I know it helps that I had piano lessons many years ago, but overall, I think this method is much more enjoyable than the earlier method was, and easier too.
It is so nice having the lessons flow from one aspect to the next, in a sequential order, all in one book. If you are interested in checking out this book on Amazon, you can check it out here: All in One Course. There are other books in this series for different levels.
Cheryl Paton
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It sounds like the perfect piano book series for learning the piano! I really do think it is wonderful that you are self-teaching on your own time and schedule, moving at your own pace. You are an inspiration! Plus, having music books that are easy to follow is essential. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great way to get started on the piano.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an excellent approach to learning to play an instrument. Thank so much for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteIt does make much more sense to have everything you need all in one book. Thanks for letting everyone know about these all in one course piano books, Cheryl.
ReplyDeleteYou’re inspiring me to do this, we actually have a piano in the house, and I’ve seriously been thinking of self teaching. I’ll remember your learning articles if I do.
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