Play Piano in a Flash for Kids! A Fun and Easy Way for Kids to Start Playing the Piano

Name: Play Piano in a Flash for Kids! A Fun and Easy Way for Kids to Start Playing the Piano
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ISBN: 9781401308346

ISBN-10: 1401308341

ISBN-13: 9781401308346

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Authors: Scott Houston, Susan Stone Tidrow

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As seen on public television nationwide, Scott ???The Piano Guy??? Houston is the leading authority on fast and fun piano tutorials. In PLAY PIANO IN A FLASH FOR KIDS! he simplifies his unique and effective method of learning to play piano so that younger aspiring pianists can benefit. In an accessible and fun voice, Houston explains the basics of piano playing using a simple technique that focuses on one note at a time, and offers easy-to-follow step-by-step illustrations throughout.& nbsp; Highlighting popular, not classical, music, this book is fosters and nourishes a child??'s love for music by giving them the tools to play their favorite popular songs in a quick and easy way.

Book details

List price: $19.99
Publisher: Hyperion Press
Publication date: 4/4/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.330
Language: English



Preface



Introduction



Which Key Is Which?



The Key to Reading Music



What Do I Do with My Right Hand?



What Do I Do with My Left Hand?



Yikes! How Can I Play Both Hands at the Same Time?



Playing from a Fake Book Isn't Fake



Some Fun Tricks that Sound Great!


Raising the Melody Line One Octave


Playing the Melody Line in Octaves


Filling in Chords with Your Right Hand


Playing Multiple Chords per Measure


Rhythmic Patterns with Chords


Playing Only Roots with Your Left Hand


Root First, Then Chord


Broken Chords



Accompaniment-Style Playing or How to Play Along with Other People



Now You're Starting to Play Like a Pro!



List of Songs Included in the Book



Nuts & Bolts Follow-Up Info for Chapter 2


Nuts & Bolts for Chapter 3


Nuts & Bolts for Chapter 4


Nuts & Bolts for Chapter 5


Nuts & Bolts for Chapter 6


Nuts & Bolts for Chapter 8



Chord Charts for All Major, Minor, Seventh, Major Seventh, Minor Seventh, Augmented, and Diminished Chords