Alfred's Adult All-In-One Piano Method Level One

This is an ideal book for anyone looking to develop a foundational knowledge of the piano, especially in contemporary music. While lessons are always recommended for the individual attention they offer each student, this book practically allows you to teach yourself the piano, if you have some basic knowledge of music. Other instrumentalists can use this book, too, as we all should have knowledge of the basic theory piano offers.

Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course is designed for use with a piano instructor for the beginning student looking for a truly complete piano course. But a musician already trained in another instrument will find this a self-teaching method. It is a greatly expanded version of Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course that will include lesson, theory, and technique in a convenient, "all-in-one" format. This comprehensive course adds such features as isometric hand exercises, finger strengthening drills, and written assignments that reinforce each lesson's concepts. There is a smooth, logical progression between each lesson, a thorough explanation of chord theory and playing styles, and outstanding extra songs, including folk, classical, and contemporary selections. At the completion of this course, the student will have learned to play some of the most popular music ever written and will have gained a good understanding of basic musical concepts and styles. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance.