Alfred's Play Piano Now!

It's never too late to learn to play the piano! Here is an easy beginning method for busy adults without previous musical training whose practice time is limited. It is a slower-paced method that uses the same conceptual core as Alfred's original Adult Piano Course, but with several very important added features: a more gradual introduction of music fundamentals, more pages of reinforcement and a greater emphasis on sight-reading. Book 1 begins with an orientation to the piano and keyboard. The student begins playing warm-ups and short tunes on black key groups only. Gradually, more pre-reading tunes on the white keys are presented, with letter names in noteheads. The treble and bass staves are introduced in Unit 3 and students play in C Major position. Middle C and G Major positions are presented later in Book 1. Book 2 begins at the early intermediate level and progresses to the intermediate.