| Piano lesson books have been around for awhile and | | | | both hands happens fairly fast in this book. This could |
| new books are being released. Which ones will suit | | | | make it a little difficult initially, but it can also work to |
| your needs? Let us check out a few of the piano | | | | your advantage to learn to use both hands early on. It |
| books that make my list. | | | | focuses more on playing the piano itself, so some |
| The Piano Handbook: A complete Guide for Mastering | | | | other critical areas are left out such as reading music. |
| Piano by Carl Humphries. This covers just about | | | | This may not be the best choice unless you have prior |
| everything you need to know about the piano. Fairly | | | | knowledge and the ability to read music. Other than |
| solid overall, but there is one drawback. The | | | | that, the rest of the content is good basic stuff. |
| information is packed, so the pace is somewhat fast. | | | | Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises: Complete by C.L. |
| With a somewhat basic grasp on the piano this could | | | | Hanon. This can be used in conjunction with other |
| be valuable. For complete beginners however it may | | | | books. It is a little different from the others, but worth |
| not be the best choice. | | | | being on the list here. The highlight of this book is within |
| How to Play Popular Piano in 10 Easy Lessons: The | | | | the exercises. The exercises can help to strengthen |
| Fastest, Easiest Way to Learn to Play from Sheet | | | | the fingers that need it, get comfortable with the piano, |
| Music or by Ear by Norman Monath. This is fairly good | | | | and improve your overall ability playing the piano. |
| for a beginner. It avoids the trap of being overly | | | | These books may be able to offer you a good start in |
| complicated. It covers the important areas including | | | | regards to learning how to play the piano. Each has |
| creating chords, melody, harmony, and a handful of | | | | their strengths and weaknesses, and the last book |
| other elements. This operates at a moderate pace, but | | | | mentioned makes for a good companion due to the |
| does not get too detailed about the advanced areas | | | | exercises and benefits gained from them. Adequate |
| of musical theory. | | | | practice and action is also necessary of course. Keep |
| How to Play Piano: Everything You Need to Know to | | | | up with the necessary practice, and the results will |
| Play the Piano by Roger Evans. Playing the piano with | | | | begin to show and improve over time. |