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Paperback: 141 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster (1 Nov 1984)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0671530674
ISBN-13: 978-0671530679
Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 21.3 x 1.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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"Anyone who can dial a telephone can learn to play popular piano quickly and easily." So says Norman Monath, author of How to Play Popular Piano in 10 Easy Lessons. His no-frills, no-drills method will have you playing simple tunes within 30 minutes -- even if you don't know one note from another. The secret? Learning the basic chords and how to adapt them. With lots of clearly illustrated chord examples, keyboard diagrams and practice pieces ranging from "Silent Night" to "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," Monath teaches you: * the basic structure of music * how to alter the basic chords for creative accompaniment * how to read tunes from sheet music * how to improvise * how to play by ear * how to create your own playing style -- whether you lean toward pop, blues, jazz or rock For everyone from rank beginner to experienced virtuoso, this step-by-step, uncomplicated guidebook makes learning to play popular piano the easy and enjoyable experience it should be.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for beginners, 4 Aug 1998

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For the beginner, this book is excellent. I have looked at many piano books when I first began playing, and most of them were usually too complicated, or too simplistic. This book, however, was one that fell right in the middle and helped me understand all kinds of important ideas in music, such as harmony and melody, building chords and scales (and understanding HOW), reading music, how to understand progressions, and how to play by ear and improvise. It is certainly geared toward getting you "up and playing" in the simplest, fastest way, at a moderate pace, with a good depth of information that does not get overwhelming. Because of this, this book is probably suited much more for the person who has no music experience and wants to learn the basics of how to play out of fake books and begin improvising. It is probably not good for those who want in-depth and more advanced theory of music, but it is an excellent book to use as a stepping stone toward more adva! nced piano study. This is a must have book for any beginnger.

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5.0 out of 5 stars For aspiring pianist? No -- piano players, yes!, 4 Feb 1998

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Norman Monath's book is the most practical music self-instruction book, for intelligent adults, that I've ever seen. It is clearly geared for folks who want to do what the title says, play popular piano, versus becoming serious pianists. You won't learn much about treble clef, finger position, or proper technique here. But you also won't spend months repeating "Tommy the Turtle" and "Camptown Races" (or more likely give up the whole thing in discouragement). The basic idea is to learn how chords work (it's not as complicated as I thought!), and then start playing in a simple but effective style: melody with the right hand, block chords with the left. At age 44, I could read music but not play piano. Within days, literally, of reading Monath's book, I had bought a fake book and begun using it. This is not an overnight system that will turn you into a professional pianist -- but it is a legitimate alternative. I like it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to Harmony and Piano Basics, 4 Jul 1997

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This is a great book for the beginning piano player. It starts from zero ("where's middle C?") and develops to the point where you can read a melodic line and chord structures. When I first started learning piano I was mystified by how chords are formed that would "go with" a particular melody. This book has an excellent and simple explanation covering major, minor, dominant, etc. chords.Author Norman Monath has a friendly and casual writing style and he provides lots of good material for practice.While the lessons are "easy", playing piano is a skill that can only be mastered by practice ... but this book can "show you the way".

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for quick learning
I have a basic knowledge of music - used to be able to read it about 12 years ago, and wanted to be able to quickly get to playing popular tunes without months of scales and... Read more

Published 11 days ago by S. Durbin

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy it
Not worth the time
Could not see the logic to how to learn with this one

Published 1 month ago by A. Shuler

5.0 out of 5 stars Won't be Chopin, but, hey, I can play!
Great book! Okay, 'real' pianists won't see the benefit, but us old people who have dreamed of someday being able to play the piano will do. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Greg Hitchings

1.0 out of 5 stars not worth your time: manyworded, outdated, weak
I was expecting something after reading the title. So unfortunately, the title is far too ambitious. The author is just a formalist and probably not a bright player at all. Read more

Published 5 months ago by volodyako

4.0 out of 5 stars Great
At 58 years of age I am self learning the keyboard. This book is one of 3 I bought and the lessons are easy and clear to follow. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Mr. Charles Mckinley

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for born again piano players
I am really enjoying working with this book, it is giving me a greater insight into the mechanics of music than I gleaned from formal piano lessons as a child. Read more

Published 10 months ago by V. Martin

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
I have been playing the piano for several years on and off but only know the basics. I brought this book hoping to improve after getting to know the piano better and it has really... Read more

Published 10 months ago by K. L. Winyard

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
First class for any beginner. Shows you notes, chords and scale structures and best of all, learns you to read music too!

Published 11 months ago by Graham Henderson

1.0 out of 5 stars Not for proper piano playing
If you want to tap out a tune on the piano then this book is fine but not if you would like to actually be able to play the piano. Read more

Published 14 months ago by Ms. E. Oakey

4.0 out of 5 stars A really outstanding book
This is a well written book. I love playing my piano and this book has really shown me how to do it with ease.

Published 18 months ago by Kate Adie

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