Alfred's adult all in one piano course level 1 review // Method book

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Alfred's all in one piano course level 1 review. If you're self teaching, then using a method book to learn to read and play might be an option worth considering.
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@jumpstartwellness4life571 3 месяца назад

I just received the book and started my piano journey. I am 54 years old.

@hipiano 3 года назад

You’ve got a great review of this book. I used to get lost when looking for a method book for beginners. After comparing some popular books, I finally picked this Alfred’s book level 1 because it seems to fit most to self-teaching beginners. I never have to regret that I did so. I’ve been teaching myself from this book for 6 weeks now and so happy to see my overall skills got much improved: Hand movements, sight reading, musical theories. It’s really a great book for piano beginners! Greetings, Le

@huqiao 2 года назад

My teacher also recommended this book. I like that fact that it introduces using pedal in a very early stage, which is fantastic for beginners!

@kevsal7346 10 месяцев назад

Great review, thank you. I’m just about to start my piano journey aged 60 and have just ordered this book.

@peterwalton763 3 года назад

Thanks for the great review. This is the first and only book I've bought since getting a piano a few months ago. I'd agree with everything you said. The main problem l have with just using this book, is that I can literally only play what's written in front of me and I soon forget what I've learnt. Since finding your channel (through this video), I've begun to understand more about the wider aspects of piano playing and I'm beginning to understand more and remember more. I think your lessons are more accessible and easier to relate to, which in turn, is more enjoyable and motivating. I'll still continue to use the book, but only as a part of my learning, with your videos making up the majority of what I practise. Many thanks for the help and keep up the good work!

@PianoFromScratch 3 года назад

Glad the channel is helping!!

@ManfredGerads 3 года назад

Incredibly useful for me, thank you so much. I had already seen 2 or 3 other reviews of the book, but they had left me with kind of a negative impression (book is not suitable for me, that is) or didn't really help me to make a decision in favor or against. Your review is 1) twice as informative as the others and 2) has given me all the information I need to make a decision. So again, thank you for your hard work!

@mayoca2024 2 года назад

i bought this book in Feb 2021, after quarantine and been working from home for almost a year I felt I need to to something artistic and not online. I feel I'm learning and developing. Every lesson creates the base for the next one. The book comes with a DVD which helps a lot and there are some tutorials on you tube as well. Some songs I get stuck in the beginning (most of them), but I have no hurry. I keep training until my brain and hands start coordinating. It feels really good when it starts to sound like a song :-)

@PianoFromScratch 2 года назад

Good luck learning!

@AC-yq2fx 2 года назад

I also highly recommend this book to anyone that is starting from scratch. Keep up the good work. GBU

@edzielinski 3 года назад

Just found this channel. Looks really good - I'm finding techniques that are very helpful, and this book looks like a great basic reference. Thanks!

@PianoFromScratch 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@PeterHontaru 4 года назад

That was the first book I bought when I started and so grateful for it. Shortly after, I bought the Faber one too which was really good and complements this one very well, but it wasn't as easy to follow/digest. I'd also recommend the 2nd level one too which also has some very nice pieces.

@PianoFromScratch 4 года назад

Thanks for your input and for the suggestion, that's helpful for others. Nice to hear from people who have used the book!

@rcbcrt1136 3 года назад

these books are wonderful and at an affordable price, i got my hands one 1-3 and it completely changed my playing.

@jxw245 4 года назад

Thanks for this! I started using your videos to learn the basics a couple weeks ago and this book just came in a few days ago. The pointers on way there book falls a little short will be helpful.

@PianoFromScratch 4 года назад

Glad the channel has helped you get started. Good luck with the book! Once you’re a way into the book, come back and let us know how you’re getting on with it if you have a minute. Would be good to get the perspectives of people using it for others to read too.

@juliusodia9858 Год назад

Very decent review in my opinion and thanks for this video. Playing scales in contrary motion makes use of similar fingerings for both hands and this helps to start up the process of mastery, in a more logical manner. I highly recommend this book and then move to Fanny Watermann and Marion Harewood''s piano methods afterward!

@degavathkalavathi 3 года назад

High quality content you deserve a lot of subs 🙂

@PianoFromScratch 3 года назад

Thanks!

@RA-el6zj 2 года назад

Good review. Thanks!

@marybutlin5605 4 месяца назад

Thks for showing the pages as you described

@thabisongema7792 Год назад

This series has been very helpful in my starting journey of playing the piano, I am teaching myself in due time I will be getting some assistance but in you I trust for that I thank you sir you too kind Can you please make a video pointing out what questions an expert might ask

@bouchonaise124135 3 года назад

I’m a beginner working thought the bluesy part of the book, I’m on “good people” right now and I have to say, they are totally corny like you said, but after about 2 or 3 months of classical nursery rhymes and childish songs it’s a little bit refreshing to hear and play something in a different mode.

7 месяцев назад

I have level 1,2,3 of this book series and just about to start book 2. I also use Piano Adventures book 1& 2. I have found these books to be brilliant in getting a beginner started in the journey of playing the piano. I like most of the songs in the books, some are a bit boring so I just make sure I understand the theory and move on to something more enjoyable. I tend to supplement my learning by finding music I really love even though it’s usually a bit above my level.

@ellenreimer3915 Год назад

I have this book as recommended. I can read music and this is a continue of lesson from my youth Some things are challenging but it has some things that are too easy. All in all it is a good book and I’m enjoying it

@mariecohen3052 Год назад

Thank you for your description I have been wondering if Alfred method was a good pick Thanks again

@xenialatham7050 3 года назад

Had this book recommended 3 years ago, when attended some lessons. Now starting a beginners course which uses this book, currently do not have enough time so trying to become more enthused, and encouraged.

@a2blimitless370 3 года назад

Hope you kept with it!

@PianoFromScratch 3 года назад

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@sherilb8745 2 года назад

I have all 3 books in this series. And I like them all. I also take piano lessons as well.

@michelprimeau4531 3 года назад

I'm at page 60 after 2 days not because I'm stuck but because I'm bored. I guess I was too advanced for the book but I was looking for a book with a structure to make sure that I was not overlooking things. And yes, the songs sounds shopped down.

@PianoFromScratch 3 года назад

Here's why learning scales can massively IMPROVE YOUR PLAYING 👉 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-n-Mj1rnOZrM.html Here's a great way to memorize and see all 12 major scales easily! 👉ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q2LoDVF-TRM.html I have a playlist of tutorials for each major scale here 👉ru-vid.com/group/PL95TTZURe5Us_5Wz5aCWczSDmR5xO8p3P

@evantaeproductions2387 3 года назад

This book was the book my piano teacher told me to get

@abilousgaming2458 Год назад

Same

@MichaelCarter Год назад

Me too. Plus Hannon's book, and all the major and minor scales, and a music for millions book 1.

@kalvin187douglas 7 месяцев назад

Same

@victoriamahu594 3 года назад

Thanks so much 🙏 💓

@MickeyBadBad Год назад

genelic 😁 nice taste of speaker man, cheers ~

@lawrencetaylor4101 2 года назад

I bought a piano book in French; "Technique pour le Piano, Solfèges + Doigtés" by Pierre Minvielle-Sébastia. It comes with a DVD and a CD. I can highly NOT recommend it for a beginner. There are no explanations and it seems it's for an intermediate player. I'm using it as a complement, but I'm at such a beginner level I need to use online courses at this time. I am so glad I found your channel since you have a great technique for teaching. I hate to order online for books since I'm concerned about the climate. I might have my local bookstore order it for me.

@TheSIGHTREADINGProject 4 года назад

Hi! This is a fantastic review of the book. I’m trying to fix my sight reading and ended up finding the kids Alfred series in a second had bundle. It’s really helping because if the chord /interval approach. A few people have recommended this to me so it was great to see inside it here. Some of the pieces are the same but there is a lot of material I haven’t seen. For the money it’s probably a good investment for Reading practice material too then. I see they go up by level so that’s a lot of notation. Thanks for the detail and balanced perspective

@PianoFromScratch 4 года назад

Thanks for the feedback, I’m glad the other version is helping. When you say fix your sight reading, did you already play without sheet music before? Or maybe work it out from the page but then memorise and not follow along?

@TheSIGHTREADINGProject 4 года назад

I would read bar by bar and practice the movement (for 6 years!). I thought this was reading but it was really decoding and then memorising. I was ok with that process until the pieces got harder (grade 5-6) and then I realised it was slowing me down. Plus it was depressing memorising complicated stuff and still not being able to hit the easy.

@TheSIGHTREADINGProject 4 года назад

PS - your edit is awesome. Your channel is going to be immense

@PianoFromScratch 4 года назад

Ah thanks! Yes hopefully it will begin to grow, takes a while though. I’ll check out yours later! Yea I know exactly what you mean, I was in a similar boat at some stage. It’s fine to have your playing ability above your ‘sight’ reading IMO. But as you say it’s frustrating to not be able to figure it out quickly or get through the simpler material. I like to treat them as separate practices, repertoire and sight reading. Btw in think you should also check out bach scholars channel, he’s far more an authority on advanced sight reading and he released a book called sight reading and harmony. It takes I think 150 exceprts from Bach chorals and he’s arranged them into 5 levels.

@TheSIGHTREADINGProject 4 года назад

Piano From Scratch - thanks I’ve got his book. Tricky though as he’s aiming for total, literal hand independence. I like the Alfreds for keeping basic in the LH as they gave me a flying chance in the beginning. I do intend to return to his book though

@boomerNRG 3 года назад

It's funny. This book is currently being shipped to me and this video popped up.

@katherinelarason5095 3 года назад

Retirement and the pandemic convinced me to try reviving my ancient musical performance skills - 2 years piano in grade school and 6 years flute in school band. After consulting with various music savvy relatives I ordered a Yamaha Piaggero keyboard and this book in Fall 2020. My sort-of teacher is a professional oboeist sister living 1000 miles away. So far, so good, although I should practice more. I'm a fan of "chunked" learning, probably because I used to teach math. I particularly like the exercises for making fingers stronger & more flexible. My main problems are weak hands/fingers and learning to read bass clef. Sorry to hear that learning chords is not good if I want to play classical music. Bach is my favorite composer. Thanks for a meaningful review of this book and for your other comments.

@PianoFromScratch 3 года назад

It's not that they're not good or detrimental just to be clear, chords are extremely useful for all kinds of music. It's just that with music like Bach, there's lots of independent left hand lines which are just quite different to play, physically, especially as a beginner so that is something that needs work as well. When you say weak hands/fingers, it's usually the case that it's about time and experience/training them, your brain learning to control them in a new way, not so much about 'strength'. So stick with it and good luck with your progress!

@maehardy1214 Год назад

Ms Kathy me and you have something in common I also ordered a yamaha piaggero piano and practicing piano out of alfreds piano book for beginners keep the good work up😊

@user-xu1tg5lj9u 2 года назад

I'm a complete beginner and half way through this book. I like how it explain things at a good pace and you always feel like you're making good progress. I can't afford lessons yet so this is the best I can do at the moment

@nishchal1207 2 года назад

hey i wanted to ask how to your practice like how do you self study ?? you learn say a chord or a song to play and then you go to the next ? so how do u remember the last one ??

@alisawilder-jato2660 2 года назад

I've just finished the book and agree with many of the things that you've said. My fingering technique is not good at all! Can you please suggest a book that will help me to improve. I also need to focus on learning more about chords. Thanks so much for your video. It has motivated me to become even more dedicated to this learning adventure. Take care and keep up the good work!

@fernandamccormack 3 года назад

Well i am enjoying alfreds more than piano adventures. For the second level i am doing both but got further with alfred because i prefer the songs.

@bobbytoure4084 3 года назад

i did the opposite lol

@fernandamccormack 3 года назад

@@bobbytoure4084 i guess going through faber first can be be better as it is a bit easier. I am at hava nagila at the moment and it is more complex than in p.adventures. have you finished them?

@bobbytoure4084 3 года назад

@@fernandamccormack i stoped at page 75 of alfred piano for adult because i was getting bored, i wanted to learn classical piano pieces that i love, so i purshassed faber adult piano classic and piano adventure level 3A with my teacher recommandations. But alfred is still a great book for learning , i learned a lot with it.

@fernandamccormack 3 года назад

@@bobbytoure4084 I also bought those books in level 1 and it seems so easy now. I have loads of pop music to play but i realised that if you play classical then pop is going to be easier.

@stasgavrylov 3 года назад

Thanks for the thourough review! Would you recommend any other book for a self-learning beginner?

@user-vx5bs9yr6x 2 года назад

I also have this book

@grandkeyspiano 4 года назад

Now that's how you do a review of a music book! I've never saw one so in depth. Every bit of the book is covered. Very well done mate. Completely agree about the scales and the similar motion and why they haven't covered that given the standard of the pieces as you mentioned. Really impressive review!

@PianoFromScratch 4 года назад

Thanks! Yes I was very surprised about the scales thing. I always think if people use these books to learn by themselves then lots of ‘extra curricular’ stuff is worth pursuing too.

@grandkeyspiano 4 года назад

@@PianoFromScratch They should definitely include the extra curricular stuff. On the bright side you can fill them in on your channel alongside the book. On the whole though it's a decent book for beginning. I know many teachers who swear by it.

@Kevin15047 3 года назад

There is a version of the level one book that includes a DVD where the techniques and most songs are demonstrated. Highly recommend getting that one. There's also a version of the level 2 book (which I have not started yet) that includes an audio CD. I started learning from the teach yourself course, also by alfred. But that only has one level, and it leaves out a lot of theory and stuff. There is one thing I like about that book that I dislike about the all in one course. The teach yourself book gives the tempo in beats per minute, so you know precisely what to set your metronome for. The all-in-one book tends to just say moderately fast, moderately slow. Which I'm guessing is moderato and Adagio respectively. But if they just used the fancy Italian words, I would at least have a ballpark.

@Kevin15047 2 года назад

@BillieEilish#1Fan That was not an option that I had seen. I think it has to be a package deal, but it's worth checking out Alfred's website.

@hearmyvoicebookclub6695 4 года назад

I bought a piano at beginning of lockdown thought this was perfect time to learn. I researched on amazon & looked at amazon reviews accidentally bought book 2 & when i opened it completely panicked 😆 thought no way I’ll learn to play but eventually discovered there was a book 1 that I bought on eBay as amazon didn’t have any. After self teaching each day though this book decided to get a teacher which was great as she also teachers from this book. I am really glad I got a teacher as she been able to teach me some bad habits I’ve picked up. Thanks for review Is anyone else watching this learning since lockdown?

@PianoFromScratch 4 года назад

Hi, yes a teacher is usually going to be the best option for most people if they're in a position to get one, as you say to help avoid any bad habits and to check your technique etc. Are you able to do that in real life at the moment? All my students are via skype for the time being for obvious reasons. Good luck with your progress

@hearmyvoicebookclub6695 3 года назад

@Iwishitwouldrain no found the book really helpful but a book can’t see the mistake i am making or can hear which a teacher can. I found both really useful, if people can afford a teacher in the beginning i would recommend as i had picked up some bad habits which a teacher was able to pick up on & help me correct.

@pradeepkumarpanda7626 3 года назад

I have been self learning piano for more than two years.This is a good book for self learning, but you must combine it with videos of each example given. Fortunately they are available in You Tube by various teachers. But you must learn how to read music for using the book. As for other things like how to play practically there are also other videos available. But having said that ultimately I also have decided to go to a teacher to feel assured.

@Aaron.Garner 6 месяцев назад

I heard about Alfred's piano books from Reddit where it is highly suggested for self learning and those returning to piano after several years.

@sobatdin9593 3 года назад

Thank you Mr Scratch I bought this book asa beginner , someone recommended it it’s easy fir me to read ido like the little exercises as it reenfirceswhat you learnt. Plus I like the song Scarborough fair, I am very familiar with it so maybe find it easy to learn I will of course let you know thank you for your time

@PianoFromScratch 3 года назад

Yes I particularly like the Simon and Garfunkel version

@goldenhourss Год назад

I had the luck to download the pdf of the first book and I'm viewing it on the tablet, but I hope that if I do finish it, I'll buy the next ones on amazon because i can't find anything on the net. as someone else said, it's great because there are plenty of people who play those pieces on youtube. my biggest struggle is consistency, forgetting sheet music and not knowing how to use a metronome while playing

@hanankhalifa2589 2 года назад

Omg thank you

@TheFakeyCakeMaker Год назад

Fair comments, to be fair though all piano learning is "corny" even the most jazzed up arrangements are pretty lame but that's how it is when you're a beginner, you're not going to start off with Giant Steps lol! It's just about realising that this is all taking you somewhere. I have this an will be giving it a go, I've been following the John Thompson book as my son is learning Piano, it has a similar idea. I like Alfred's because it talks about chords and the JT doesn't do that. Faber is also good but as someone else said it isn't for someone who knows NOTHING about music so I think getting this is better. Please do more reviews, it's so helpful for those of us trying to find our way at home.

@1man1bike1road 3 года назад

i`m self learning with the book you reviewed without a teacher

@gritcrit4385 2 года назад

Biggest challenge for me is that I hate the most pieces in that book.

@taybubble 3 года назад

I have learned the piano with the first two books. Recommendation is to not only play the songs, but play the exercises too! Starting lvl 3 soon! I would get a teacher too to meet with every few weeks.

@corgi3339 3 года назад

Do you have a teacher? And how long did it take you to learn

@taybubble 3 года назад

@@corgi3339 yes

@williamvanjura5695 2 года назад

I'm just starting to play piano after spending 40 years playing guitar. I'm wondering how I should approach your videos since there is no particular order (like the book for instance) described in the titles. Do you have a list of titles in the order you suggest they be viewed?

@kawwabonga 3 года назад

Another great video, thanks a lot for all your effort! I heard multiple times that Adult Piano Adventures is a pretty good book for adult beginners. Do you happen to know it?

@PianoFromScratch 3 года назад

Have heard of it but never had a look, perhaps I should check it out for another video one day

@djpanrasdaversiteoldschool8912 3 года назад

Can this book be used for children too? As a teacher i can't afford all of the books

@Erginartesia 3 года назад

I have heard about this book too. I’m minimally investing because $ is tight this year. Therefore, I plan to do what I can w/o lessions and will revisit lessons in the future. But in 2021 I don’t have a DVD player that would be in the same room, certainly not on my computer. So would be helpful to have a downloadable auible (e.g., on audible). And ya.. the songs are not to my taste.

@moonbot7613 3 года назад

Well, I’m on day 5 of learning and im using this book along with a Schmitt prep exercise book. I plan on taking private lessons in about a month since I can now afford it for a few years easily

@brog534 3 года назад

I used this one :)

@mariecohen3052 Год назад

Me 2

@bellab4797 Год назад

My book came with a DVD so I can see and hear how every piece is played, happy day's.

@Kat43146 4 года назад

Hi. Great video! Just wanted to know what you would reccomend? The all in one book or the 3 separate Alfred books (1 -3) listed in comments?

@PianoFromScratch 4 года назад

Hi, thanks for the feedback. The all in one book I am talking about in the video is only part 1. I guess maybe see how you get on with part 1 first and then decide on 2-3 after. Or maybe slightly cheaper to bundle them together depends what prices are at the time I guess. I have not had a thorough look at the next books so perhaps search on reddit for some discussion, that may be useful

@jual71 Год назад

Im using this book. My question is, how long should i stay on a piece of music?

@92pianokeys40 3 года назад

In the “Alfred’s Adult All In one Course Level 2” book, "Deep River", page 130, measures 1, 2, 3, etc. there is an arpeggiated chord in the left hand with a single note in the right hand. Do you play the single note with the first or last note of the arpeggiated chord? I’ve bumped into this in other songs as well where there is a single note in the right or left hand and an arpeggiated in the other hand and wondered if there is a generally preferred manner to perform this combination of a single note with an arpeggiated chord? --Norma

@PianoFromScratch 3 года назад

Hi, I don't have the book to hand so not exactly sure what you mean without looking I'm afraid. There is a channel that goes through all the alfred pieces though, just found he has a video for that one so maybe that can help. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2PrG3MCowdI.html

@92pianokeys40 3 года назад

@@PianoFromScratch Thank you so much for taking the time to reply! Aloha from Hawaii! --Norma

@peterwalton763 3 года назад

My favourite pieces on the book are the "bluesy" tunes. Although I'd agree with you about them being a bit corny 😆. Is there any chance you could do a video with some less cheesy, beginners blues stuff? Thank you 👍

@PianoFromScratch 3 года назад

Something like that is in the ideas box for the future along with other original beginner pieces/arrangements. Thanks for the suggestion

@peterwalton763 3 года назад

@@PianoFromScratch that's great! Thank you 😊👍

@Kaisiilerite 6 месяцев назад

Does it contain dvd or some online where we can learn through online along with the book... Pls guide

@blueser100 3 года назад

Great review. How does the All In One series compare to the self teaching version? If I’m learning on my own (play by ear, late beginner/early intermediate) which should I get? These books are highly regarded.

@PianoFromScratch 3 года назад

Thanks! Not looked inside that one myself. I think most people have used the normal one and found it enough but I believe they have full descriptions on their website that you may find useful. good luck!

@blueser100 3 года назад

Piano From Scratch thank you I’ve ordered the All In One version. 😊👍

@patrickwells4014 2 года назад

If it does not have a chapter introducing a simple understanding of musicianship through singing (solfeggio), a chapter for teaching rhythms through counting and clapping drills in marching cadence, or transposing songs and pieces to other keys (C Major to B Major through the circle of 5ths), then it is not complete.

@chay9247 Год назад

As a complete beginner, I have this book. I'm just wondering, how will I know when to progress to the next topic/page?

@midnight4109 2 года назад

The last ten songs in the All In One Book are an excellent review which takes everything to a slightly higher level. What digital piano do you recommend for a student who has finished book one and learning to play the songs better as you suggest with a teacher lined up who will hopefully sign the certificate? One thing to realize about Alfred is that it is popular music, not classical. My last teacher took the scales and turned them into double octaves.

@davidgallegos4771 Год назад

I have the williams legato III it’s pretty good

@davidgallegos4771 Год назад

Also , how is your playing after the book ?

@midnight4109 Год назад

@@davidgallegos4771 In book 2. It's getting better all the time.

@midnight4109 Год назад

It can't get no worse.

@juliusodia9858 Год назад

Fanny waterman's piano books from grade 1

@nathaliafonseca133 3 года назад

Hello! Please, could you give some suggestions for other books as well? Thank you

@AC-yq2fx 2 года назад

I can tell you that there are many books out there that are self-taught oriented but I believe this book is going to accomplish what every beginner needs, which is a basic theory, technique, and reading. If you are learning from scratch this is what I'd recommend. My humble opinion.

@Mia-tz1pd Год назад

Do you think this will be a good book for a 13 yo boy -who is a fast learner and doesn't seem interested in classical music?Thanks a lot!

@antoniobritto5736 3 года назад

Thank you soooo much for this review. I appreciate so much man. Are you open to doing other method books such as john thompson's easiest piano course, bastien, alfred basic for kids, my first theory book, piano lessons made easy? That would help me so much, and make great content for you.

@PianoFromScratch 3 года назад

Hi. Yes I may end up doing that as people seem to have found this handy. I have a few other things on the list but thanks for the idea!

@laurawilliams1984 2 года назад

Alfreds book 1 is good but as a complete beginner I found it very challenging and frustrating at times as hard pieces are just randomly thrown in. I am currently almost in the middle of of the book and I am struggling on a few pieces of music. The song Lullaby is doing my head in. As a complete beginner this book takes way more than a year to complete. I started with no prior knowledge of music. I also bought some other books to help me. I don't like Jazzy music so not looking forward to getting to that part. I was getting a bit discouraged as some pieces are challenging.

@maehardy1214 Год назад

You said a year completeing this book try 5yrs that's me I wondering if that's normal, but still at it almost at the end😊

@cor3944 Год назад

6 months but not playing perfectly.

@aashishjhaa 4 года назад

Sadly I don't have enough money to hire a teacher......🥺 Can I learn to play piano from this book ? is this very simple for students like me who don't know anything about piano ?

@PianoFromScratch 4 года назад

Yes I think you can learn a lot from the book to get to a certain point at least. Like I said in the video there’s certain aspects of music you can never get from a book by itself so worth looking at other things, online tutorials etc if lessons is not an option. Yes understand lessons are expensive to have consistently so out of reach for lots of people, may be worth considering getting a one off lesson once every so often if that’s possible just to have someone give you feedback on technique etc.

@GalaxyS2Android 3 года назад

I would suggest to take a look at piano marvel website. You can practice all the songs from this book with real time notes recognition as a part of the subscription.

@Andrea-qk7gi 3 года назад

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@lukasium 2 года назад

is it possible to get this book in different languages (e.g. german) I only found a german version of a book that appears to be Alfred's basic adult piano course...

@PianoFromScratch 2 года назад

Sorry, I don't know about that I'm afraid

@ajayukirade3200 8 месяцев назад

I have this book sir .but sir I want next level book for next level please guide me how and from where I can get it?

@connienatale7886 2 года назад

Someone who is a piano teacher recommended this book to me.

@benjaminhedley1952 3 года назад

The learning curve in Alfred's is so bizarre. I can go through a string of songs in a couple hours, and then hit a single piece that takes weeks to put together. I'm going through the second book right now, and I just hit the Hokey Pokey. It's such a ramp up in difficulty compared to the 10 songs before it.

@fernandamccormack 3 года назад

Hi i have the same feeling. I was in la bamba for about 2 weeks! Now i am on sakura and everything seems so easy. I guess that some songs are harder because it has more things of what we are learning and the songs are sometimes not gradually getting harder if you kbow what i mean. Have you finished the book by now?

@benjaminhedley1952 3 года назад

@@fernandamccormack I'm getting there. I've got 7 pieces to go. I took a bit of a break to go through the Anna Magdalena Bach notebook (which I would definitely recommend as a complement to Alfred's 2). Keep it up. Some of the best and most inspiring pieces lay in front of you. You've got this!

@thepianoplayer416 Год назад

Faber Adult Piano Adventures

@RayoBeatz 3 года назад

DOES IT COME WI*TH CD????!!

@SoundOfMusic-pp6hm Год назад

3:15

@tacoquesdilla4741 3 года назад

Is the Alfred adult book good for 14 year olds?

@PianoFromScratch 3 года назад

Don’t see why not

@omarzavala80 3 года назад

Could I buy this as a teenager? Would it matter?

@PianoFromScratch 3 года назад

Should be fine for a teenager

@omarzavala80 3 года назад

@@PianoFromScratch nice. Thank you for responding

@adityathakur6435 3 года назад

Is this book good for absolute beginners?

@mimicotom 3 года назад

Yes. It starts with basics. How to sit, hand placement, finger numbering. Easy one finger tunes to two handed with six chords. I have it and highly recommend it. Cost about $25 to $30 (Canadian). I have had two piano teachers and they both use it.

@mariecohen3052 Год назад

You can find them for cheaper on Amazon scroll down to the used one I got mine for very little money

@Alysaklapper 3 года назад

Would this be a good option if I’ve already played an instrument for 3 years and know how to read treble clef but not bass clef and am a total beginner for piano?

@Kevin15047 3 года назад

Probably. I couldn't read music at all before I started this. And the base starts out very very simply, mostly doing chords, so it's not going to be much of a hindrance.b

@harshitlohiya786 3 года назад

If I want to learn piano but can't afford 88 key piano ,can I learn piano on 61 keys keyboard. Please reply

@0calle951 3 года назад

Yes you can, even with a 49 keys is okay.

@PianoFromScratch 3 года назад

If that's what you have, I would suggest to work with that and then hopefully at some point you can get full size. Just do what you can with the best you have. Some people will say 88 or nothing but you'll learn more in the meantime with 61 than you would with 0

@mariecohen3052 Год назад

I always see free piano on the internet Save money for the move

@JoyfulSoundMusicPublishing Год назад

As a piano teacher for over 40 years. I agree and disagree. This book is the best book for piano students who has zero experience. It explained every thing. But down side is that for each subject they teach, you only have two songs to work on that subject. Imaging that, you learn one skill, and you only have two small songs to work on it. Is that enough? I don't think so. You need more songs to work on the same subjects that you learn. Most of my adult students don't even pass 2/3 of the book and quit. Because they are bump into a hardship unless they really determine to play. Be honest, don't just depend on one book. You need other books when practice with this one.

@Mi-rinconcito 5 месяцев назад

What books will you recommend?

@FunLearningPiano 5 месяцев назад

You need to find a qualified teacher. Self learning is always lead to confusion and slow progression. Every thing has price. There is a saying “ you get what you pay for”. To answer your question. You need to have other books to supplement. Every level is different. It’s hard to give you suggestions. Because there are too many.

@joamon559 6 месяцев назад

Between “s” and “u” in the alphabet is the letter “t”. It’s very useful at the end of words. You should try it. And “nothing” ends in “g”, not a “k”. Adopting both of these might improve your credibility.