AndyBob09 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I'm looking to learn the piano. Does anybody have any recommendation of any books or courses that'll take you from utter beginner to an intermediate sort of level? I have a ton of time to shed and a strong musical foundation but no knowledge of the piano world, so don't know of any resources that would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeastieB Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I always wanted to play. I thought as an adult it just would be just too difficult. But when my youngest started I gave it a go as well. I started with the Michael Aaron Piano Course Grade 1 and am working my way slowly up the series grades books. There are a lot of videos by Alan Chan on Youtube. I enjoyed playing the pieces and I found it easy to make progress when I had time to practice. But even being able to play to a low grade level is so great. Enjoy the start of the adventure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesparky Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I took up piano about 5 years ago after wanting to for ages. After a little research a found a series called "Afred's" and it's worked brilliantly for me. This is a link to the first book, I think there are three for beginner adults and it takes you from nothing up to a reasonable standard, but by the time I'd finsihed the third book I was finding my own music to play and started doing grades too (i'm just about to do grade 5). I also recommended it to my mum, in her 70's and she's getting along well with the series too. Good luck & enjoy! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alfreds-Basic-Adult-Piano-Course/dp/0882846167 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) Search on YouTube 'Piano Lessons". There are quite a few channels worth subscribing to. (For beginners and upwards). There is certainly enough to get you started. Watching the visual side of playing is really helpful and quite motivating. This guy is worth a look for a novice (ten video lesson course). http://youtu.be/drO86DNI348 And of course 'Lypur' is always recommended (worth subscribing to his channel), along with the book 'Alfreds', for the written theory side of things (mentioned above). Using the two gives you a balance if you are not using a teacher. Lypur is more in depth than the guy above. http://youtu.be/vphWgqbF-AM Edited February 28, 2017 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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