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by Alan Brown (Composer)
"How to Play Piano" contains everything the new or intermediate piano player needs to know to really get to grips with making music on this most popular of instruments. Highly practical, it leads you from the basics to more complex techniques, covering playing with the left hand, right hand and both together, along with a basic introduction to reading music. The clear text is accompanied by illustrative photos and diagrams, and the guide is complemented by some classic practice pieces to try your hand(s) at, such as "Für Elise" and "Pachelbel's Canon", as well as a glossary and further reading.
Author Biography
Alan Brown is a former member of the Scottish National Orchestra. He now
works as a freelance musician, with several leading UK orchestras, and
as a consultant in music and IT. Alan has had several compositions
published, developed a set of music theory CD-Roms, co-written a series
of Bass Guitar Examination Handbooks and worked on over 100 further
titles.
