Kids’ Guide to Playing the Piano and Keyboard: Learn 30 Songs in 7 Easy Lessons

Emily Arrow's book is a simple and fun introduction to playing the piano for children ages 6 and up. It follows the Orff Shulwerk method and uses hearing, seeing, and kinesthetic methods to teach musical notes and chords on a keyboard. It also introduces important musical vocabulary, fun facts, and the history of the piano, and provides online audio access.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 116 pages
Publication date: 21 November 2023
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Children have a remarkable ability to absorb knowledge and develop skills when they engage in multi-sensory learning experiences. This is why Emily Arrow has crafted a delightful and engaging book specifically designed to introduce young children to the world of piano playing. The book is a straightforward and essential piano method tailored for beginning musicians aged 6 and above. Arrow's approach, inspired by the Orff Shulwerk method, ensures that young musicians embark on a captivating journey of musical exploration. Through a color-dot method, she guides them through 12 lessons, teaching them musical notes and chords on a keyboard. To enhance the learning experience, she employs stickers to represent the notes, flashcards to reinforce the rainbow chords, and video/audio links for further assistance. Moreover, the book introduces young minds to essential musical vocabulary, fascinating facts, and the rich history of the piano. It even includes a practice chart to aid in their progress. What sets this book apart is its provision of online audio access, allowing young minds to hear the actual sound of the pieces they are learning. If you are seeking a convenient and enjoyable guide for your child to embark on the piano learning journey, this book is undoubtedly the perfect choice.

Weight: 474g
Dimension: 216 x 280 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781641243360