Publisher's Synopsis
This installment of 'Piano Lessons: Learn the Techniques, Reading Music Sheets and play Piano Chords & Scales' is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their piano playing, is easy to follow and is chocked full of important and interesting musical information. 'Piano Lessons' does not shy away from using industry-standard classical music terminology, but everything is clearly explained with pictures and diagrams, so no one gets left behind. In addition to classical theory, 'Piano Lessons' also covers Blues theory, Jazz notation, and Atonality. You'll learn about chord sequences, blues scales, and the twelve-tone system. No matter what style you're into, 'Piano Lessons' has you covered.
'Piano Lessons' is structured first to teach new skills then move onto learning different genres of music - these genres cover everything from early to popular music. Each genre is explored through history, interesting facts, and real compositions sourced and edited to an intermediate level so that you can play real music by the real masters.
'Piano Lessons' is written by practicing musicians who truly love music and want to give the best information in the business to those who want to learn. This book is equal to around Grade 3 ABRSM performance level with theory enough for a Grade 5 exam.
Pieces studied in this installment include:
- Bach: Well-Tempered Klavier, Erste Teile
- Debussy: Clair De Lune
- Bartok: Kinderstuek
- DeSilva: April Showers
- St. James Infirmary Blues
- American Folk: House of the Rising Sun
