Best Children Piano Book

Good Beginner book, December 26, 2007
By TDR
We bought this for my 7 year old daughter to begin learning piano basics at home. It is a good introductory book to expose her to the basics of theory. It has lesson pages to build on the theory presented and exercises to increase the comfort level with white and black keys and counting. It introduces these concepts before introducing letter names of the keys (on page 22). The lessons work with both hands from the beginning.
My mother, who has played piano for over 50 years, and taught piano lessons, did a study of piano lesson books for a music theory class, and recommended the Alfred books. This one puts it all together in one book in a logical sequence so we aren't juggled multiple books. It is also less expensive than buying three books (lesson, theory, and solo).

Very Good, September 24, 2008
By littleflower
This book is a nice all-in-one. Good for an introduction and easy to teach from. Great price as well.

great for beginners, July 14, 2009
By Melissa
great book to get for a beginning student who isn't sure about continuing with piano. it includes the theory lessons and pieces to play right away so that children feel successful.

New piano teacher, February 1, 2010
By A. Chaves
I am an elementary music teacher and I have just started teaching piano after school. I really like this series because it has music and theory in one book. The parents like that they only have to buy one book at a time. It's very easy to use and I think that the children enjoy it.

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