Me And My Piano Part 1 takes the young pianist step-by-step through the early stages of piano technique, first with separate hands, then with a sequence of very easy pieces for hands together. All use a constant five finger hand position in the key of C major. Games and puzzles give elementary theory a new lease of life, and children will love the rhymes and songs introducing characters such the Ostrich, Sammy Squirrel and the Old Man with the Beard! Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewood's Me And My Piano series is probably the UK's most widely-used and biggest selling piano method. It is now published in a new edition including a new larger size, improved layout making it easier to read, a clean new look with new typesetting and music-setting and the instantly recognisable cover designs have been updated for extra vibrancy. Enchantingly illustrated, in full-colour throughout, this essential and irresistible book will encourage the young pianist to expand his or her learning in the most enjoyable way. This is the full eBook edition in fixed-layout format.

Fourteen very easy piano solos, perfect for performance in beginner recitals and music festivals and great fun to play.

Chester’s Piano Book: Number Two is the second instalment in a course of tutor books which moves written by Carol Barratt, an established world leader in music education both as a teacher and composer, and beautifully illustrated by Wendy Hollie. Intended for the young beginner, this book teaches the basic elements of piano playing with Chester the Frog informing and entertaining the pupil as they learn. A guide at the top of each page informs the teacher or parent how best to use the exercises and present the lessons to their pupil. Soon learning to read music will become as natural as learning to read words! The pieces are stylistically varied and include folk themes, extracts from the classics, modern arrangements of traditional nursery rhymes, blues and new pieces.

John Thompson’s Easiest Piano Course is one of the most-loved and best-selling piano methods in the world. John Thompson’s timeless approach to teaching has been trusted by generations of teachers to start millions of students on their musical journey. This book includes 15 repertoire pieces to complement the Easiest Piano Course, helping to reinforce basic technique, develop musicality and increase the enjoyment of learning. These simplified arrangements are also ideal sight-reading practice for more advanced pupils. With a great selection of songs, including Can You Feel The Love Tonight, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and A Whole New World, there’s something in First Showtunes for every child pianist to enjoy! Songlist: - Be Our Guest (from Beauty And The Beast) - Can You Feel The Love Tonight (From The Lion King) - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Defying Gravity (From Wicked) - Don't Cry For Me Argentina (From Evita) - Electricity (From Billy Elliot: The Musical) - I Dreamed A Dream (from Les Miserables) - I'd Do Anything (From Oliver!) - Matchmaker (from Fiddler on the Roof) - My Favourite Things (From The Sound Of Music) - Over the Rainbow (from The Wizard of Oz) - When I Grow Up (From Matilda The Musical) - Where Is Love (From Oliver!) - A Whole New World (From Disney's Aladdin) - You'll Never Walk Alone (From Carousel)

Provides basic steps for learning the piano keyboard, reading music notation and learning to play music.