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Some pieces have straightforward teacher duet parts to encourage ensemble playing from the start, and there are lots of music theory puzzles and activities to consolidate learning and offer an extra layer of fun and exploration. It is always a pleasure to review her publications because they have clearly been tried and tested in practice. style, and students are encouraged to decorate and colour in the drawings to reflect their progress.
My First Piano Book by Karen Marshall, Julia Patton - Waterstones My First Piano Book by Karen Marshall, Julia Patton - Waterstones
Note learning is taught alongside aural, theory and composing skills providing a holistic approach to music. I’m sure that I would have thoroughly enjoyed these books when I started learning the piano as a six-year-old, many moons ago. The tried and tested progression guides beginners from their very first lesson through to Grade 1 level. The author’s tried-and-tested progression covers note learning, theory, aural and composing through a creative and holistic approach. The first book, a sizeable volume at 64 pages, is an introduction to the world of music through the medium of learning the piano.
While there will be some who lament the lack of piano-specific technique, a strong grounding in musicianship is something to be welcomed.
Piano - Get Set! Piano – My First Piano Pieces Get Set! Piano - Get Set! Piano – My First Piano Pieces
Piano is an exciting course by Heather Hammond and Karen Marshall, written specially for the twenty-first century child. Finger numbers are given for the black keys, but for the white keys, students and teachers are encouraged to develop their own fingering. The books are designed to introduce young children (from the age of around five) to the piano and music-making through ‘fun activities, rhymes, songs and pieces. My First Piano Book introduces young children to the piano and music-making through fun activities, rhymes, songs and pieces.The author’s tried-and-tested progression covers note learning, theory, aural and composing through a. It includes favourites like ‘Ring-a-Ring-a-Roses’, ‘Peter Taps with One Hammer’ and ‘The Wheels on the. I was sent a review copy of these books free of charge; however, this review is my honest opinion as a teacher. This carefully designed tutor will inspire, entertain and, most importantly, nurture a love of music that can last a lifetime.