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Alfred's Adult All-in-One Course - Level 1 (Book)
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Alfred's Adult All-in-One Course - Level 1 (book)
"I am finding this book quite useful. Though the pieces are simple the theory demonstrated in each step is presented in a way that quickly teaches the student the concept(s) and in short order you are gratified with successful performance. The level of composition is also quite satisfying and some of the pieces are captivating enough to get me to improvise with added notation and measure rearrangement. I've gone ahead and bought the succeeding two volumes as I am sure these will give me sufficient confidence to explore intermediate repertoire. This series was recommended by my piano teacher. "
— Bob from San Fernando, CA on April 21, 2011
Experienced teacher comments
"The Adult All-In-One Course is the best available. It has been well researched to progess from beginner (book 1) through late intermediate (book 3) skills with varied music suitable for the adult student. I have used the books and their supplemental materials both for the new adult beginner and for adults who want to try again. The sequence of skills provides a thorough review and helps the adult assimilate assorted knowledge while building or rebuilding reading and playing skills in progressively harder keys and styles."
— ;Mary Walters from Harrisonburg, VA on November 18, 2009
JUST WHAT I NEEDED! GREAT!
"I am very happy with my purchase of this book. It is exactly what I needed. Very easy to understand. Now, I have to get my fingers to remember where they are to go. Thank you very much. "
— Kathryn Richardson from Becker, MN on March 12, 2009
Excellent adult piano course
"I checked several other piano course books, and Alfred's is the most comprehensive. The book covers technique, lesson, theory, and popular repertoire of songs. I particularly like the choices of songs, which are appealing to the adult student. Overall, I am very pleased with my choice and expect to be able to provide piano students with complete music instruction."
— Anonymous on January 29, 2009
The best piano method out there!
"I used this book as a beginning piano student, and now use this book for the students I teach. I've looked at other books, but none are sequenced as well. It's enjoyable because so many of the songs featured in the book are songs that everyone already knows and have heard before. "
— Erica from Tennessee on January 2, 2009
Fun and challenging
"This is a great book for me. In the past I've mostly played using the chord approach. This book has been a terrific stepping stone with practices and hand exercises. After one month, my overall playing as improved and my enjoyment level has gone up 200%. "
— Anonymous on September 23, 2008
excellent
"This is an excellent book. All new concepts are explained well, it progresses smoothly. Music is good."
— Lillian Simmons from Round Rock, Texas, USA on June 13, 2008
excellant
"I am very pleased with this book. Simple for teen/adult beginners. Highly recommend."
— Anonymous from Preston Mississippi on May 27, 2008
Excellent but fast paced
"I am a 63 year old total beginner, and find this to be an excellent book, but a little too fast paced at times. The beginning of the book went really well, but as I get further along I wish there were more songs after each lesson before hitting me with something new. "
— Anonymous from NJ on May 7, 2008
Affordable and Easy-to-Use
"Great book for beginners! The music selection is a little juvenile, but it is still a great method for learning the basics."
— Bridgette from Urbana, IL on March 25, 2008
Great beginner book
"I'm an adult starting to take piano lessons. This is the book I'm using. It keeps me motivated because I'm actually playing music that sounds good. The book quickly has me using both hands and chords. I"
— Tricia from Nebraska on November 12, 2007
I found this to be an excellent book
"I am a teenager who is being taught piano by my mom, who is the pianist for our church. I found that the book progresses very smoothly, leaves no gaps, and includes many enjoyable songs to play. (But some of the songs seem rather "immature," in that the titles are "Lavender's Blue" and "Raisins and Almonds." But I still recommend it to anyone wanting to learn piano."
— Collin McConkey from Grand Rapids, MI on November 9, 2007
Excellent learning series
"nice price "
— suey from sacramento ,CA on October 27, 2007
A Good Book for Teenagers
" This book is a good one to use for teenagers who are starting piano. It moves fast, and has the student playing music in a very short time. It is also good for students who can read music and have background in another instrument. I am pleased with it. "
— Louise Wilson from Upstate New York on October 6, 2007
esay to learn the book
"you can learn to play the piano easily. They are lesson pages ,theory pages and technic pages. Also, there are a lot of know songs that you can play. "
— Luiscarlos Valladares from Barcelona ,Spain on October 2, 2007
Awesome!
"As a piano teacher, I love the Alfred series of books, especially for beginners. All of the information you need is in there. This adult book is excellent! Fast-paced, so it's not boring. And I love how it introduces chords so quickly. Most students who complete the course should be able to play basic classical, praise and worship, etc. music, or at least pick out the melody and a few chords. I would definitely recommend this to anyone, especially those who have never touched a piano before."
— Melinda from IN on September 5, 2007
Good Book
"This is a very good book in that it progresses at just the right rate for the beginner. It's instruction to notes comprehension/site reading in the beginning of the book is it's best part. but I'd learn theory from a theory book. "
— Anonymous on August 14, 2007
Absolutely Fantastic!
" I have always wanted to play the piano, I had had some lessons bt gave up. This book made playing the piano seem easy! Because I had previous experience in music and the piano, i went through this book in about 4 weeks. I recommend skimming through after you're done to make sure you've gotten everything down thouroghly."
— Anonymous from Richmond, VA on July 25, 2007
Outstanding for Faster Learners
"This is a great book for adults who pick things up quickly. It is a better choice than the Adult course, as all the supporting material is included in this book. For adults who need a bit slower pace, check out "Play Piano Now" by the same authors. Same basic approach, but more material on each new topic. "Play Piano Now" splits this book into two parts, which is a God-send for most of us who learn a bit more gradually. After PPN book 2, continue with the Adult All in One level 2."
— Kevin Coan from Newington, CT on June 2, 2007
Great Buy!
"This is a great beginner book for adults. I have been making great progress."
— Anonymous on February 21, 2007
Faber's Adult course is much better
"Don't waste your money. I bought this and the Faber adult course to see which one fit my learning style better. This can't compare. If you're an adult who wants to learn get the Faber series. I could have just used my kids level 1 books instead of getting this Alfred book. Same songs or similar."
— Anonymous from North Dakota on May 27, 2006
THE BEST ADULT BEGINNER BOOK EVER
"And I should know. I think I own them all. But this was the one that got me started, kept me going and taught me theory all at the same time (and I didn't even know I was learning theory at the time). I have now advanced beyond this book and recommend Levels 2 and 3 also. The accompanying Greatest Hits books are also excellent and challenge you as you breeze through the lesson books. The CDs help you get better and faster and the finger exercises recommended are excellent--don't be tempted to skip them. They may be slow at first, but keep doing them everyday to limber up and pretty soon you can do them as fast as the CD. Have fun."
— Loretta Smith from California on March 16, 2006
Learning Seamlessly
"I am a middle-aged adult who knew nothing about music. I have been able to go through and play everything, so far, in this book with no problems. I never knew it could be so easy. I've had the book for one month and I've devoted one to two hours per day and I'm three-quarters through the book. I actually could've gone through it faster, but wanted to practice longer with each piece. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn to play the piano or keyboard. I can't wait to begin Level 2."
— T. Cole from Plano, TX on February 20, 2005
Awesome book. Exactly what I was looking
"I am a "middle-aged" adult, and for years wanted to learn to play an instrument and be able to read music. I started out with the violin because I really liked the instrument, but didn't continue because it was too much at once. Anyhow, I recently picked up the Alfred's Piano course, in conjunction with a keyboard purchase, mainly to teach me how to read music. The piano was a learning tool more than anything. But this book has sparked my interest in the piano. I'm actually having a lot of fun "playing" the lessons. Overall, this is a great book that combines lessons, theory, and technique.. It's exactly what I was looking for. If you order the book, I'd recommend getting the book/CD combo."
— Kevin P. from Cleveland, OH on February 10, 2004
GREAT!
"This book is a great one for the older begginer. I went through the old "level 1" years ago, it was great then, it's better now! They've added new pages on "Reasons to keep your hands curved" and special exercises for each finger, etc., Etc - They've improved an already great book!"
— Anonymous from Altus, Oklahoma on September 29, 2003
Covers it all
"I have used this method with 3 adult students. I like the pace with which it moves and having theory and technique combined with lessons keeps them interested. I will use the all-in-one methods with all my adult students in the future."
— C. Wright, Piano Artistry from Friendswood, TX on July 21, 2003
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