The Piano Handbook(Book). With clear and easy-to-understand exercises, The Piano Handbook is perfect for anyone interested in learning the piano or improving their skills. It provides fresh material and techniques in styles ranging from classical to jazz, rock, bebop and fusion, and gives new players everything they need to learn and enjoy the piano. This book's innovative tutorial approach covers classical and contemporary music styles in an integrated way, and the companion CD brings the playing techniques and concepts to life. A full-color photo gallery illustrates the history of the piano and its essential recordings. This hardcover, deluxe edition also features semi-concealed spiral binding so the book stays open on the piano. The Piano Handbook prepares you not just to play, but to perform and not just as a pianist, but as a complete musician. |
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Contents
UNIT 1 | 35 |
UNIT 2 | 53 |
UNIT 3 | 66 |
UNIT 4 | 74 |
UNIT 5 | 81 |
UNIT 6 | 90 |
UNIT 7 | 100 |
UNIT 8 | 109 |
UNIT 11 | 145 |
UNIT 12 | 160 |
UNIT 13 | 175 |
UNIT 14 | 189 |
UNIT 15 | 197 |
UNIT 16 | 211 |
UNIT 17 | 225 |
UNIT 18 | 238 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Piano Handbook |
| Authors | Carl Humphries, Robin Meloy Goldsby |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Hal Leonard Corporation, 2002 |
| ISBN | 0879307277, 9780879307271 |
| Length | 278 pages |
| Subjects | › › Music / Instruction & Study / General Music / Musical Instruments / Piano & Keyboard Music / Reference |
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