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Summary: Not for beginner.
Review: I found this book is useless. The author had a ridiculous idea that you can play piano with only your right thumb. Maybe a highly skilled pianist can. I can't. It's frustrating to look at the music sheet, to search out where the key is and figure out which finger to use. I throw the book out in the first practice.
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Summary: I really did learn how to play the piano! Amazing!
Review: I got a piano for Christmas and lessons are $65/mo for a half hour class a week! Glad I bought this book instead! It explains in a logical, non-technical way how to read music, find chords, and by the end how to augment and diminish chords, write music, play by ear, or transpose a song into another key for singing accompnament. I was playing "Silent Night" like a pro my first day. Give it a try!
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Summary: I love this book
Review: I love this book. I used to wonder how people play the piano and envy them. Now after reading this book I can play several songs and am able to read music notes. Of course nothing beats a good live piano teacher, but this book gives you a good headstart. I give 4 stars instead of five since there are only ten lessons ( I wish for more).
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Summary: Fun and Easy
Review: I never played a instrument before. But after reading this book I am playing after the 3rd lesson. Piano is now easy.
Anyone wanting to learn to play quick buy this book.
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Summary: GOOD UNDERSTANDING FOR THE BEGINNER
Review: I was somewhat disappointed in this book, since the book was a little "too simple" for me. However, it is very informative for the person who has never touched a keyboard before. And I am sure it would increase that person's confidence at the piano.
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Summary: Get a well-qualified piano teacher
Review: If you really want to learn to PLAY (not bang on) the piano, get a well-qualified piano teacher instead of a product like this. You really need a teacher to show you how to play with proper technique and style. There's no such thing as a short-cut piano method; not if you're serious about playing expressively, that is.
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Summary: An excellent must-have book for the beginning piano student.
Review: It's impossible to praise this book too much. The author has the student familiar with chords and playing with both hands in no time at all. The style of instruction is absolutely clear and ensures that the student is rewarded with progress in his/her playing while continuing to learn music theory and technique.
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Summary: Excellent, concise course on how to play the piano
Review: It's one of the few books that delivers what it promises. In 10 really easy lessons you can be playing the piano with confidence. He writes in a very down to earth style with explanations that let you intelligently play the piano. It's great.
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Summary: The title says it all
Review: Mr. Monath's book is by far the best I've seen. While other books fail to live up to the promise of their titles, this one does in fact teach you to play. And not only to play but to begin understanding both the piano and music in general. A great introduction for the person who wants to take up the instrument for personal satisfaction and enjoyment. Mr. Monath's book delivers!
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Summary: For aspiring pianist? No -- piano players, yes!
Review: 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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