You Can Teach Yourself Piano

by Matt Dennis

Book Overview

A revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other piano method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills, but also the essential technique and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0871662639
• ISBN13: 9780871662637
• Release Date: March 1989
• Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Comprehensive for the adult learner

I have considerable musical background (I have played trumpet for 15 years, guitar for 6, and numerous other instruments) but never really sat down to master the mechanics of keyboard playing. This book was exactly what I was looking for because it starts from the basics of two-handed fingerings, and takes the player all the way to chord playing, etc., which is what I will focus on as a worship leader and musician. While this book moves quickly through theory and does not hand-hold, it does still cover a lot of ground from the basics to more complex concepts in music. The complete novice will probably not feel comfortable with this, but I still have to say that I am pleased and impressed with the scope of this book. If you have some musical background and are looking to cross over into piano as a second (or third or more) instrument, you will most likely appreciate this book because it does not dwell on the elementary concepts you are already familiar with.

The Real Deal

Well, overall this is a good book. Mostly it lets you practice and has tons of great material to play but it lacks showing detailed instructions for begining players. You will want to get another book on music first to learn the basics. Like notes, time signagatures, and every thing else. Once you have mastered the basic skills of music this book is excellent for carrying on your music skills in the piano.