Practical Method for Beginners, Op. 599: Piano Technique (Piano Method) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This method is very limited in scope and not for everybody, but it is just what I need, at least so far. It's about training the hands and getting a spacial (sic) awareness of the keyboard. Unlike Hanon,it does not take zen-like attention to relax the hands while doing the exercises.Also, it trains the fingers in chord shapes.I am an accomplished musician (trumpet, bass, vocals) who never learned to play piano properly. My ears and stylistic senses are fine: I can play some Bach inventions, a bit of Chopin etc, but each piece takes me a long time to learn (I wind up memorizing them before I can play them accurately).I also can lift many rock and pop tunes I hear in my cd collection and off the radio (example: Prelude to Angry Young Man by Billy Joel - no easy piece)with plenty of gusto and authenticity but I get tired quickly. I also cannot sight read effectively (esp when chord are involved) - I know the notes and can hear it but my fingers do not automatically obey.

One negative review was accurate in that the musical content is, to say the least, not inspiring.But neither are drills for learning to dribble a basketball, swinging a baseball bat or any form of physical competence.The first page of this book is ridiculously easy musically, but due to the fingering alternations, I have spent days on it, and can feel myself building awareness of my fingers, spacing and developing the neuronal connections that are crucial to good habits.I anticipate eventually being able to look at a piece of music and unconsciously being able to play it.Yes, the musical content is not exciting (this should not be your only form of musical expression or practice!), but getting the true physical fundamentals down is worth it.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Practical Method for Beginners, Op. 599: Piano Technique (Piano Method)

Product Description:
Practical Method for Beginners, Op. 599

Want to read more honest consumer review about Practical Method for Beginners, Op. 599: Piano Technique (Piano Method) now ?

The Selah Songbook (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)Everything was included in this songbook.From vocals to instrumentals, it was right on the dot, never varying from what one hears on the CD's.The only complaint I have was that it was not spiral bound. Trying to play and turn the page was difficult because the book was bound so tightly.

Click Here to see more reviews about: The Selah Songbook (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook)

Product Description:
The simplistic melodies of great hymns and spirituals are musical and theological treasures which Selah feels are too often taken for granted. With the release of their second album, Press On, they continue to breathe new life into previous generations of songs. Word Music brings you this folio of all the songs from the new album, plus four of the most popular songs from their debut recording Be Still My Soul. All songs are in their original keys and include the authentic vocal arrangements from the recordings. Songs include: Amazing Grace ¥ Deep (Way Down) ¥ His Eye Is on the Sparrow ¥ Hold On ¥ It Is Well With My Soul ¥ Oh, Draw Me, Lord ¥ Were You There ¥ and more.

Get 25% OFF

Want to read more honest consumer review about The Selah Songbook (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook) now ?