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Although this series of books won't replace a talented teacher, if you have a hankering to finally be able to play that piano (or keyboard) that's been hanging around your house forever, this series will do the trick. You won't wind up playing something that threatens the position of the great piano maestros of our day, but you'll be able to pick up chords and a melody and make a song sound like you wish it to. This series relies on baby steps to teach you a key, or a technique, or a set of chords. You play some simple exercises, then a song or two that emphasizes what you've just learned in the exercises. From time to time you reach a level where you are ready to take on a small song book. I recommend that you get the song books too and play thru them each time you reach one of those levels. If you really want to learn to play the piano, make sure you can allot at least a half hour a day to practice, and an hour is better. At that rate in a very few weeks time you'll be able to impress family and friends, and maybe play the music for singing carols at a Christmas get together. :-) Comment | Permalink A beginning course for adults who prefer a chord approach. It teaches chords for both hands so that the student can play more than single note melodies. This course is most effective when used under the direction of a piano teacher or experienced musician.Titles: • Alouette • Alpine Melody • Amazing Grace • At Last • Au Claire de la Lune • Aura Lee • The Ballad of Gilligan's Island • Beautiful Brown Eyes • Blow the Man Down! • Brother John • Café Vienna • The Can-Can • Chiapanecas • Cockles and Mussels • The Cuckoo • The Donkey • The Entertainer • A Friend Like You • The Gift to Be Simple • Go Down, Moses • Good King Wenceslas • Good Morning to You! • Got Those Blues • Greensleeves • Happy Birthday to You! • Harp Song • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas • Here's a Happy Song! • He's Got the Whole World in His Hands • Jericho • Jingle Bells • Joy to the World! • Kum-ba-yah! • Largo (Dvorak) • Laura • Lavender's Blue • Little Brown Jug • London Bridge • Lone Star Waltz • Love Somebody • The Marine's Hymn • Mary Ann • Merrily We Roll Along • Mexican Hat Dance • Michael, Row the Boat Ashore • Money Can't Buy Everything • My Fifth • Ode to Joy • On Top of Old Smoky • O Sole Mio • Over the Rainbow • Raisins and Almonds • Rockets • Rockin'Intervals • Rock It Away! • Scarborough Fair • Singin'in the Rain • Standing in the Need of Prayer • Tisket, a Tasket • Waltz Time • What Can I Share • When the Saints Go Marching In • Why Am I Blue? A beginning course for adults who prefer a chord approach. It teaches chords for both hands so that the student can play more than single note melodies. This course is most effective when used under the direction of a piano teacher or experienced musician. Titles: Alouette * Alpine Melody * Amazing Grace * At Last * Au Claire de la Lune * Aura Lee * The Ballad of Gilligan's Island * Beautiful Brown Eyes * Blow the Man Down! * Brother John * Caf Vienna * The Can-Can * Chiapanecas * Cockles and Mussels * The Cuckoo * The Donkey * The Entertainer * A Friend Like You * The Gift to Be Simple * Go Down, Moses * Good King Wenceslas * Good Morning to You! * Got Those Blues * Greensleeves * Happy Birthday to You! * Harp Song * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * Here's a Happy Song! * He's Got the Whole World in His Hands * Jericho * Jingle Bells * Joy to the World! * Kum-ba-yah! * Largo (Dvorak) * Laura * Lavender's Blue * Little Brown Jug * London Bridge * Lone Star Waltz * Love Somebody * The Marine's Hymn * Mary Ann * Merrily We Roll Along * Mexican Hat Dance * Michael, Row the Boat Ashore * Money Can't Buy Everything * My Fifth * Ode to Joy * On Top of Old Smoky * O Sole Mio * Over the Rainbow * Raisins and Almonds * Rockets * Rockin' Intervals * Rock It Away! * Scarborough Fair * Singin' in the Rain * Standing in the Need of Prayer * Tisket, a Tasket * Waltz Time * What Can I Share * When the Saints Go Marching In * Why Am I Blue?

alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course Is Designed For The Adult Beginner Who Wishes To Learn The Piano By Playing Chords Quickly. The Course Has A Number Of Features That Make It Particularly Successful In Achieving This Goal. It Progresses Very Smoothly, With No Gaps That Cause The Skipping Of Hard Sections. In Addition, It Teaches Chords For Both Hands. Because Of This, The Pieces In alfred's Basic Are More Musical And Make Playing A Richer, More Rewarding Experience.

also Taught Is The Understanding Of How Chords Are Formed. Instead Of Memorizing Chords, Students Learn How To Derive Them Regardless Of What Key They Are Playing In. Finally, The Choice Of Song Material Is Outstanding, With Some Popular And Familiar Favorites Mixed With Tuneful Originals, All Adding To The Fun And Enjoyment Of Making Music.

the Alfred Cd Made Especially For Use With This Book Will Allow You To Hear Each Piece Exactly As It Should Be Played With Or Without An Instrumental Accompaniment. You Will Enjoy Playing Along With The Piano Parts And Accompaniments.