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The Classic Piano Course Book 1: v. 1 [Kindle Edition]

Carol Barratt (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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Book 1 Starting To Play introduces the keyboard, note pitches and values, ties, accidentals, and key signatures. Pieces include Fur Elise, Swan Lake and music by the author Carol Barratt. Every piece has been specially chosen or written to illustrate a teaching point as well as to be enjoyed.
The ideal tutor course for adults, or gifted younger beginners wishing to learn at a faster pace.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 4418 KB
  • Print Length: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Music Sales (9 Jun 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B003QP4A52
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #106,437 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Play Fur Elise by the end of this book 5 April 2008
By MasterYourKeys
Format:Paperback
Well paced piano tuition for the adult wishing to play the classical masters. The book jumps pretty well into reading music and builds associations with hand position and fingering. The tunes are interesting right from the start and teachers can play accompaniments to add further interest. Spot the 'familiar' tune as your progress through the book which all helps with your learning.

If going through the book on your own without a teacher be sure to review previous pages. There is constant referral to previous points made sometimes without revision hints. However introduction to new concepts are gently woven around enjoyable pieces (the flats & sharps lesson uses well known pieces).

If your teacher is a classical purist they may try to steer you away from the simplification of some of the pieces. Take this in good spirit, because from the pupil's point of view it brings the classical world a lot closer and more immediate.

The author Carol Barratt is one of the editors for 'Tunes You've Always Wanted to Play.'
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant! 14 May 2009
By Karen
Format:Paperback
My piano teacher went with me to pick my first piano book, and this is what we found. I think its brilliant, you start right at the beginning playing easy little tunes, and it is challenging, but only after it's built up your confidence with nice easy pieces you can recognise.

I found it wonderful that after only an hour I, an absolute dunce on the piano, could play 'Ode to Joy'! I'll definitely be getting her other books in the series.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for adult beginners 12 April 2010
By Ms. R. K. Williams
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The Classic Piano Course provides a good selection of well-known and less well-known pieces for the adult beginner. There is plenty of reading in this series which can easily be done at home in between lessons. Am excellent series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars good
Bought for my son to learn piano from, it is your standard run of the mill music book. I don't really feel that qualified to comment more on this since I don't play myself, but it... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars very good
nice and clear, doesn't jump ahead too much but not repetitive either. Advised to use it by my piano teacher.
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This is a good book for adult learners and I have used it several times, but until now had bought it from my local music shop. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Jeremy
3.0 out of 5 stars But it's too small.....
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I bought this book after reluctantly returning my library copy!
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