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I was so impressed by the quality and standard of Book 1, that I bought this accompanying Book 2. It is of the same superior quality in content and I know I will be able to continue with my piano learning journey with the help of this resource. As with Book 1, the QR codes are an excellent learning aid and I love that I can play along with the music, which makes it such fun and keeps interest as well as a sense of achievement. This Book 2 continues to expand on theory knowledge as well as technical skills ( covered in Book 1) with a lovely selection of pieces to learn as well.

Good, well thought out books

Wonderful book for leaning piano

I have just started using this with adult student. She particularly likes it as it involves a much larger range of notes than previous books which concentrate on the middle of the piano, which can be difficult for large hands. It seems good for theory and particularly for understanding harmonic relationships. Scales are limited to one octave however, and only a few keys - CGDF and their relative minors. Explanation of pedal usage is good with plenty of opportunity to practise - very helpful for adults to develop this technique carefully.

Brand new

This really is an excellent book. I am slowly working my way through this, and I am finding it a challenge. But it really is worth the effort, as each time I complete a piece of music, I sound a bit more like a proper piano player, not a complete novice who has never had a piano lesson in his life (which is what I am!) Each new page either introduces a new piece of music theory, a new key signature, a new rhythm, or a piece of music that allows you to practice what you have just learned. It can take me about a week to get some of the music (Coffee House Boogie was particularly challenging), but when I do, I feel such a sense of accomplishment. Most of the music has both the left and right hand pieces scored, which is as you would expect. Some pieces have just the melody, and then write the blocked chords to play above the melody. This is then followed up with a second way of playing the left hand, which makes playing it even more interesting. My favourite piece I've played like this so far is Londenderry Air (also known as Oh Danny Boy). Only the verse was scored, but it sounded so lovely, I worked out how to play the chorus too, including the left hand part. It will take me ages to finish this book, but I don't care; I'm loving this adventure!

I've been a guiatrist (who never learned to read sheet) for 20 years. Ive tried to learn piano for years and kept bouncing off it, always finding it too frustrating. This book (and the 2nd one) are absolutely perfect IMO. It starts at the very basics and slowly builds up. There are never any jumps in difficulty which feel too much of a step, but each piece definitely feels harder than the last, but still very comfortable. It's taught me to sight read comfortably, and now I've finished both books I feel like I'm able to go off and make my own piano adventure 10/10

One of the best and highly lauded adult piano learning books along with part 1. Traditional method of approach but very well paced and very accessible for those late to the piano. Love the spiral bindings too.