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This great title in the Music Maker Series features Simon Callow teaching you all the basics to progress in playing the piano. The instruction covers everything you need to know, including: a basic description of the instrument and its mechanics; an overview of the different styles of music; the first steps using the Right Hand and then the Left Hand including the White Notes; the C Major Scale; the F Major Scale; the G Major Scale; Intervals, Tones and Semi-tones; Combining Notes with the Left hand and Right hand; Sharps & Flats; Minors & Minor Scales; Dominant 7ths and the Blues Tune; 4/4 Timing; Inversions; and Piano Styles including Boogie, Ballads and the Blues. The programme concludes with a performance piece by Simon Callow
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THE EASY WAY TO LEARN "The musical journey you are embarking on, learning an instrument, is hard work. If anyone tells you different, they're wrong. It is also one of the most exciting, rewarding and fun things to do." - Jools Holland DVD Special Features - Step by Step Tuition - Instant Access to Every Step - Play on TV or PC - Crystal Clear Pictures and Sound - Freeze Frame and Zoom - Computer Graphic Aids The programme content and instruction covers a basic description of the instrument and its mechanics; and overview of the different styles of music; the first steps using the Right Hand and then the Left Hand including the White Notes; the C Major Scale; Intervals, Tones and Semi-tones; the F Major Scale; the G Major Scale; Combining Notes with the Left Hand and Right Hand; Sharps & Flats; Minors & Minor Scales; Dominant 7ths and the Blues Tune; 4/4 Timing; Inversions; and Piano Styles including Boogie, Ballads and the Blues. The programme concludes with a performance piece by Simon Callow. THE PIANO is presented by Simon Callow. His varied career embraces a wide range of musical styles including everything from jazz to gospel & blues to rock & roll. Simon has appeared live with Herbie Flowers, and George McRae; and has toured extensively with Don MacLean, Angela Brown, and The Mighty 45's. Among his television and radio credits are live broadcasts in both France and the UK including appearances on Top of the Pops, Jazz FM and BBC Radio 2 & Radio 4.
