Top 4 Older Beginner Piano Books

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Do you ever feel overwhelmed with the selection of older beginner piano books out there? There are just so many choices and really which ones will help guide your student toward their goals? Watch this video, as I narrow down my 4 favourites and which students they're perfect for.
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@maryannstone-scott1758 3 года назад

Thank you for recommending the Piano Safari Method. I have and love the Older Student 2 book. This is the first time in my life I am actually memorizing pieces.

@kristingarson2413 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video! This is so helpful.

@ColourfulKeys 9 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@lisadyer5151 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@Yuliana_lisova 3 года назад

I love Prelude and use it with my 10 years old beginners. I don’t personally like Piano Adventure accelerated. For adult beginners i love Alfred’s adult. Going to check Fired up since i’m a big fan of Jennifer.

@james2578 10 месяцев назад

what an absolutely lovely vibe u have :)

@ColourfulKeys 10 месяцев назад

Why thank you!

@jennqgoo 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@ColourfulKeys 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@rachelrachel7905 2 года назад

I enjoy playing all over the piano, I didn't get many lessons as they bored me. I am looking for some book ideas that are not boring. I love full piano active sounds such as Handle's Messiah. My partner plays jazz and gospel sax. I also enjoy folk songs, Celtic. I am comfortable with chorded October runs....so I call them.

@fabianachavez7338 3 года назад

Hi! Thanks for the video, it is very useful to me since I haven’t taught piano for a long time. The series you recommend are very interesting. As far as I know, it is also a good idea to introduce a little bit of technology on our piano lessons. In this respect, which series do you think it would be worth trying? Thanks!!! 😄

@ColourfulKeys 3 года назад

Which series do I recommend for technology? None, really! I believe apps should be sought out to solve a specific problem, not just for the sake of including tech in lessons.

@maey5470 3 года назад

Thank you for this helpful resource! Would you recommend the Piano Safari series (maybe starting at bk 2) for an adult student who remembers how to read notes from lessons years ago?

@ColourfulKeys 3 года назад

I would be cautious about starting at book 2 until seeing her read. Try some Piano Safari sight reading cards and see at which point it gets tricky for her to read at sight fluently. Up to level E would be book 1.

@MrKhanmeister 2 года назад

Hi, thank you for the video, it was very useful and your explanations were clear. You approached this video from the perspective of a teacher - however which book would you recommend to a beginner who is learning piano independently? A bit of background if it helps: I’ve been playing piano on and off for a couple of years, and I’ve learnt a couple of songs from RU-vid, but I want to have better foundational piano knowledge and be able to scale my learning to become a better piano player. I’d also like to improve at sight reading as I currently only know a little about it from RU-vid resources. Many thanks in advance!

@ColourfulKeys 2 года назад

My answer may not be the one you want, but I would recommend you get a teacher. There's only so much a book (even a great one!) can cover.

@eduardojuri9813 2 года назад

Great video! :) Do you have an opinion on Forrest Kinneys pattern books? I heard they're good for improv but I would like to know if you've heard or tried them. Thanks a lot! :)

@ColourfulKeys 2 года назад

Yep! They're great. I suggest starting with Create First, rather than Pattern Play (both series are good but the newer Create First tends to be easier for teachers to follow.)

@kermitfrog593 2 года назад

Nice video, you're a very clear communicator. I have a question if you don't mind... what would you recommend for the adult who primarily wants to write songs, and uses the piano to explore and improvise? Should they aim to reach a certain technical proficiency before writing songs, or dive in and learn technique alongside their songwriting? Thanks.

@ColourfulKeys 2 года назад

Don’t let skill level hold you back! Dive in and experiment right away. I’d recommend also getting a teacher who can help you work towards your goals.

@kermitfrog593 2 года назад

@@ColourfulKeys Thanks for your reply. Yes I plan on working with a teacher.

@helenaskew1 3 года назад

Thanks for this. What would you recommend for a teen student who can already read fluently and plays 2 other instruments to Grade 5+ and wants some piano skills? Thanks :)

@ColourfulKeys 3 года назад

Hmm. It still depends on many factors but possibly regular Piano Pronto. She could race through those books from movement 1 up and get a lot of assurance from the recognisable tunes.

@aleyz7844 3 года назад

hi! can you recommend me a book? i’ve only been playing for about a month. i used to play the violin which makes sight reading a bit easier but i struggle with the left hand. loved the video btw!

@ColourfulKeys 3 года назад

I recommend you find a good teacher either online or locally

@aniyagonzalez_ Год назад

hi! i am quite an advanced violinist. I am looking for a piano book to help me pick up piano, but something that doesnt really focus too much on learning notation and theory, since I am already familliar with those. any suggestions?

@ColourfulKeys Год назад

Sorry I don’t know a book like that I’m afraid.

@JLMABIO Год назад

Thank you for this thorough review. Would you use Piano Safari For Adults with a 7 year old who can already read all notes in both the Treble and Bass clefs? Thank you.

@ColourfulKeys Год назад

That’s hard to answer as there are so many other variables that are more important. The reading progression in the older student version is not that different, the bigger difference is in the coordination required. So, probably not? But it would depend on the child.

@JLMABIO Год назад

@@ColourfulKeys thank you very much.

@musodave 2 года назад

Thanks for this very helpful and informative review. How did you manage to acquire a hard copy of Piano Pronto? I’m in the UK and shipping is unavailable :(

@ColourfulKeys 2 года назад

I bought them before she stopped shipping over here. But you can still get digital licenses and print yourself.

@musodave 2 года назад

@@ColourfulKeys thanks!

@SeaDrive300 2 года назад

As an "older" (i.e. older than dirt) beginner, I was deciding between the two Faber books: Adult Piano Adventures and the Accelerated Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner. I chose the "Accelerated" book, thinking that it just moved a bit faster through the material than the "Adult" book. What I didn't realize at the time is that the piano pedagogy world considers a 12 year-old to be an "older" beginner. Hahahahaha, oh my god... Anyway, glad to hear that you prefer the Accelerated book to the Adult book, so I guess I made the right choice! :-)

@dmollmusic Год назад

Hello, What do you think about the book, A modern method for keyboard Berklee edition? In 4 books.

@ColourfulKeys Год назад

I don’t know it sorry

@dmollmusic Год назад

@@ColourfulKeys Thank you :)

@kevincao7353 2 года назад

Hi, do you have any link to buy piano safari. Thanks

@ColourfulKeys 2 года назад

Their website is pianosafari.com

@noeldelarosa493 3 года назад

Hi. Thanks so much for your video. I'm wondering if they have piano safari in pdf forms that are for sale. Tried sending them a message but no reply. Would appreciate some leads. Thanks again. Cheers!

@ColourfulKeys 3 года назад

No they don't do digital copies

@missie1999 3 года назад

Hello thanks really for the recommendation I'm 13 Years old and kinda know piano piece but I don't really know some stuff about piano so can u recommend me something that I could fastly learn?

@ColourfulKeys 3 года назад

Congratulations on getting started! I recommend you get a teacher so that you can learn great technique and they can guide you in your journey. :)

@JannaWilliamson 3 года назад

Hi Nicola! I have yet to enter Piano Pronto land, although I have multiple times looked at the books. I really appreciate this review. Have you ever supplemented Piano Safari with some of the Piano Pronto things with the basic chords? I have one 8yo currently who just finished PS1; she is keen to try stuff that sounds full and I've just been making my own arrangements for her of tunes she knows with chord shells. I'm wondering, though, if I should just give her Prelude and let her go for it on the side. :)

@ColourfulKeys 3 года назад

If she's finished PS1 I don't think it would be any harm. I would be hesitant before that as I'd want them to be more used to reading by intervals first. If you want to challenge her more, though, movement 1 would be a possibility. Prelude she would skip the first half of.

@juanmarin2184 Год назад

Are you in California offering piano lessons ?

@sunshine-cb1sj 2 года назад

Hi! I’m 15 years old and just started playing. I don’t have access for a piano academy or a teacher right now. What should I do?

@ColourfulKeys 2 года назад

If you can, get an online teacher. If that's not possible financially, keep exploring on RU-vid and learn as much as you can until you can access a teacher.

@Sergeant_Nugget 2 года назад

So I am curious, I am 34 and never learned piano. I am curious in learning in a month. I would like to first get a feel before committing to lesson with a teacher *lesson can be a bit expensive 😅". I would just like to learn to play piano, read notes, and such. Based from my understanding, you would recommend the first book, correct? Anyway, interesting video by the way. First time watching your videos.

@ColourfulKeys 2 года назад

I would recommend a teacher. A book cannot guide you in technique and other aspects that need to be taught by a professional to help you enjoy your playing experience.

@sebastiangomezmusic 2 года назад

Does Piano Safari have digital versions of their materials?

@ColourfulKeys 2 года назад

Some are available in Superscore but mostly no.

@pelinicoz8669 2 года назад

I'm 15 years old i've been interesting in piano for a year and i kinda know piano basics but i dont have technical knowledge completly and unfortunately its too expensive to studying with a piano teacher in my country do you have any suggestion?

@ColourfulKeys 2 года назад

Unfortunately I really do have to recommend a teacher if at all possible. If there’s no chance of that, keep learning what you can on RU-vid and look for videos specifically about healthy piano technique.

@pelinicoz8669 2 года назад

@@ColourfulKeys i understood. thank you for reply

@jigglypuff9199 2 года назад

Hello I’m a beginner in piano I just started to learn and I would like some books to help with learning

@DivineSource444 2 года назад

Find a professional piano teacher and they will set you up with the right piano books.

@kushmirproduction2881 3 года назад

hey can recommend book for 10 years old this will be their 1st piano book

@ColourfulKeys 3 года назад

Are you their teacher? I recommend you work with them for the first month without a book to get to know them and then choose a book that suits.

@Yuliana_lisova 3 года назад

Thank you for the video ! Could you share what microphone do you use?

@ColourfulKeys 3 года назад

In this video I'm using the little lav/lapel mic you can see there. It's nothing special but it works!

@Yuliana_lisova 3 года назад

@@ColourfulKeys what mic do you use for your lessons online?

@ColourfulKeys 3 года назад

@@Yuliana_lisova I use a Rode Podcaster. That's not what I would recommend for most teachers though, I just have it anyway for podcasting.

@deborahbevan8226 2 года назад

you cannot seem to buy piano pronto hard copy books in the UK. How do I obtain a hard copy

@ColourfulKeys 2 года назад

I believed she stopped shipping there along with EU. The hardcopies I have are from before she made this change.

@VictoriaClarkPiano 2 года назад

@@ColourfulKeys boo hoo 😭 I was hoping to get some piano pronto books

@ColourfulKeys 2 года назад

@@VictoriaClarkPiano write to her? I'm not 100% on UK, just know the EU is out.

@ColourfulKeys 2 года назад

@@VictoriaClarkPiano PS you can still get digital licenses and print at home or at a local printer.

@VictoriaClarkPiano 2 года назад

@@ColourfulKeys oh! I didn’t know that - fab I’ll check it out thanks Nicola :D

@nawazsayed7110 Год назад

Which piano book is best for 60 years old beginners?

@ColourfulKeys Год назад

It still depends on their goals so my advice would be the same as what I said in the video. A 60-year-old is still an adult. 😉

@nawazsayed7110 Год назад

@@ColourfulKeys Thanks for your reply.

@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.

@ColourfulKeys 2 года назад

...Or that's the teacher's job. A method book can never do everything.

@ashdicolex 2 года назад

Hi, I’m a teenager. And I want to self teach myself how to play the piano. So can those books that you recommended be possible for me to teach myself?

@ColourfulKeys 2 года назад

I recommend getting a teacher as there are many things that cannot be captured in a book.