The Everything Piano Book with CD

From popular songs to classical music -- learn to play in no time

By Evan A. Copp

Format: Paperback + CD

SKU# Z2678

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Learning the piano can be both fun and easy. Professional pianist Evan A. Copp takes students through the basics—from choosing an instrument to playing favorite songs. Starting with the absolute basics of posture and proper hand placement, this easy-to-use guide progresses through reading basic musical notation, playing simple songs, and learning scales and music theory all the way up to techniques for playing by ear and with a group of musicians. This guide features:

Easy-to-follow instructions for beginners
The basics of reading music notation
Tips on finding the right teacher
Exercises to help build up skill level

The accompanying CD provides audio examples every step of the way, so students can hear exactly how each practice piece should sound. Filled with clear, step-by-step instructions, finger position diagrams, music examples, and tons of professional tips, this guide will have students playing their favorite songs in no time at all!

Evan Copp (Branchburg, NJ) is a pianist and licensed music teacher. He has taught music in New York City public schools in addition to providing private piano lessons. Mr. Copp served as adjunct lecturer for the Music Technology Program at Queensborough Community College, C.U.N.Y.

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SKU	Z2678
Author/Speaker/Editor	Evan A. Copp
File/Trim Size	8 x 9-1/4
Format	Paperback + CD
ISBN 13	9781598699760
Number Of Pages	304

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Filled with clear, step-by-step instructions, finger position diagrams, music examples, and tons of professional tips, this guide will have students playing their favorite songs in no time at all!