This is a great starter book, and I was using it for my grandson when I had him for a while before school, using my son's 1980s copy. I ordered this so he could have his own copy, but this one was very tatty, although a later edition, hence 4 stars. The lessons are superbly set out. The only thing I would want changed is the American language: Measures, not bars, quarter notes, half notes, not quavers, minims. My son romped through it when he was 8, my grandson, now not able to come for lessons, can work quite well on his own with this, at 10.
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I have been playing since I was a kid, however I needed to brush up on my reading music skills more so, my mum taught me with this when I was a kid, so I bought it to relive the old days. Some very good music pieces in this book, definitely recommend for learners. Thank you.
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I learned to play the piano using this book. It's clear to read and not fussy. The notation is well sized and clear. I also like the theory pages. I use it now for students that I am teaching.
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Very pleased with product and very suitable for me as I am returning to the piano after a break of 60 years.
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It is a 5 star product because all the music pieces that are in my older version of this book, which I have had for many years, are in the new version. Also, there are some new additional scale lessons which are very much appreciated. Really pleased with this piano book.
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good variety of practice & play pages,well set out,informative & easy to follow.
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I would also recommend the red primer book to accompany this one.
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It's well laid out and easy to follow. It's great.
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Good book. American wording not confusing to begin with but brilliant stuff here!
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