The Usborne First Book of the Piano

by Eileen O'Brien, John Miles

-- Exciting introductions to instrumental skills and basic music theory-- Includes graded practice tunes

64 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Would have been 5 stars if the cd had been included!

[Set · Rating 5 out of 5]

This We Three Kings of Orient Are is in the major of F with the b flat while the other book version has the same song but it's in the keys of G major with the F#; they just transcribed the same song in different majors. This book also have the Offenback Barcarolle slightly different and simpler compared to the other book.

Of course, I love that they included a short Jingle Bells, and Good King Wenceslas. I liked the Russian Round, it has many dynamics and staccatos.

[Misty · Rating 4 out of 5]

we're using this to learn to read music. very nicely written and accessible.