Beginner Piano Elements for Adults: Teach Yourself to Play Piano, Step-By-Step Guide to Get You Started, Level 1 (Book & Streaming Videos)

I love this book. It is easy to follow and so clear. It not only teaches technique but also how to read music and music terms in an easy to follow format. I would recommend this to anyone who is wanting to learn piano.I loved how it introduced chords and the left hand. It is so straight to the point and so easy to follow that a person who has never taken a music class could easily follow.The video instruction is great. They show you how to hold your hand. I learned that your suppose to lift your finger after every note, something I never knew.I think this book is a five out of five and would encourage you to try it.

Damon Ferrante is an excellent piano teacher. "The beginner book and video course follows a step-by-step lesson format for learning how to play piano." This is designed for the adult beginner with no music experience or ability to read music. "You learn how to play the piano through famous songs and pieces."The book covers hand position and finger numbering, good posture and location of middle C, counting and measures, three notes and five notes songs. Towards the end of the book, he covers whole notes, half notes and quarter notes. This book is an introduction for the next book, "Beginner Piano Elements for Adults." The two books work well together and they are reasonably priced.I highly recommend this book for anyone just starting to play the piano. You will be encouraged by the simple music pieces that you play while learning. Ferrante makes playing the piano fun and easy!

AWESOME, EASY, FUN INSTRUCTIONS! Very easy to understand and practice for a novice! I'm finished with the first book and getting ready to start the second part. Realistically I know I'll never be a great pianist it's just something I've wanted to be able to do since childhood but my folks couldn't afford lessons much less a piano but I'm ok with only being a mediocre player just so long as I can play. I'm 55 years young but they say where that's a Will there's a way!

I was expecting a good deal more - and I'm glad that I only paid 5.40 for it, not 10.00.This book doesn't even show you real music on a staff. Just "put your thumb (1) on C, put your pointer finger (2) on the next note D", now play 11112222. That's the scope of the lesson. Very disappointed. Read through it once, and there wasn't anything that I didn't already know in more depth.

I was really excited to see how easy it is to follow the instructions with the accompanying videos. SInce I have always wanted to learn to play piano, I was intimidated by other books that seem to leave out the basic fundamentals, This book seems like an easy and clear way to start with the basics and build confidence from there. Looking forward to more books in the series to purchase as well.

Beginner Piano Elements for Adults is a true gem. The author, being an accomplished professor, composer, and performer, has a real understanding of the way the piano works and the most common mistakes and obstacles students encounter when beginning to learn. In addition, unlike other beginning books, he has ensured that even rank beginners with no knowledge of ho to read music can start learning piano from the minute they open the book.I know that the book is meant for adults but I cannot wait to give it a try with my six year old! Great book!

As a beginning piano player, this book has been amazing. I am thoroughly enjoying learning how to play and this book has made it much easier than I ever dreamed. I looked at other books but, this one by far the best one for me. It is easy to read and the instructions are very clear. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in learning to play.

One of my favorite things about Beginner Piano Elements is that it is extremely motivating! It is filled with inspiring language, easily understood graphics and creative, yet functional technique descriptions. The book provides simple, basic instruction for someone without any knowledge of the piano. I found it easy to begin and follow. The lessons advance little by little allowing the learner to progress healthfully without frustration. The book also contains helpful photos and charts that provide a visual explanation of the material. Another aspect of Beginner Piano Elements that I find to be excellent is the video that goes with each lesson. First off, the video lessons have an introduction of piano music that is quite inspiring. It really made me want to play! The videos consist of audio, visuals and text that further comprehension. Also, the videos are comfortable to listen to and provide further insight as to habits that should be followed, as well as those that should not be followed. Another bonus of the video is that you can hear what the lessons sound like which is something that really helped me. I recommend this book to anyone that wants to learn piano or simply brush up on old skills!

I've seen plenty of children's piano teaching books that move faster than this! My husband, an absolute beginner who knows nothing about musical notation, got through this entire book in one session. It oversimplifies everything to the nth degree - a waste of time and money.

Again, did not realise that this is covered in The Little Piano Book, also by David Ferrante.

Very good for straight forward tuition

Helping me get started on the piano.

Wonderful. Many hours of practising. Just what I needed to learn with