Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course, Book 1 Lesson * Theory * Technic by Willard A. Palmer Piano Method - Sheet Music

Stephen S.

Apr 15, 2024

An excellent introduction to piano. Contains useful tips on music theory, note reading, chords and tempo, with easy-to-follow exercises.

Deb W.

Mar 8, 2024

I had 6 years of piano in grade school. I’ve just finished 4 yrs. Of accordion. Now I am trying to revive my piano past—on an electronic keyboard. This series looks pretty good to refresh my memory.

Teadrinkerpat

May 25, 2022

The written music, theory, lessons, and songs are very comprehensive. I had the book already and then ordered the CDs to guide me further. What a huge disappointment! The songs are played with lots of interference such as weird drum, horn and other sounds and don't even sound like a piano playing!! I want to return it and get my money back. I only hope Alfred's will honor that request.

Harry

Jun 30, 2021

EXCELENT FOR ADULTS AT AGE 14 AND UP

Lois

Aug 26, 2019

This book is really fantastic. It is taking me (a novice player) to a new comfort zone because it walks through each step of theory along with the practice tunes. My goal is to be able to jam off of a lead sheet, in order to accompany a church choir and a (contra) dance band. I, IV, and VII make sense to me now. Book One goes through C, F, and G7 as well as G, C, and D7 with lots of fun blues and other selections. I'm teaching myself, so I really appreciate the thorough breakdowns.

Kerri

Feb 25, 2018

While the theory 'build' w/ chord progression and meter is intuitive, the concept introduction will be boring to most adults with very elementary 'lyrics' etc.

Zoe's M.

Feb 5, 2018

Bought this to send to my sister who's returning to piano now that she's retired. I found it so helpful when I was at that point - for review & self-instruction when getting back to playing, years after I'd taken lessons as a kid. I recommend the entire series. Great that they include theory, as well. I progressed through Books 2 & 3 as well, have now gone beyond and study with a teacher. I also sent my sister Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course - Greatest Hits Book (Level 1) & Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course - Christmas Hits (Level 1). Both fun to play, sound good & supplement the Basic Course. I still play the Christmas Hits every year - Books 1 & 2!

Samsom

Dec 10, 2017

Haven't spent that much time yet with it. But the beginning was very encouraging: good explanations of theory, emphasis on practicing. Good exercises.I am ready to tackle it.

Aris

Mar 22, 2017

It's very easy to understand the basic theory and technics of keybord. Explain step by step every question you may have .

Songirl

Jan 4, 2016

All of the Alfred Adult Levels 1-3 are excellent for teens and older. As an independent Hit recording artist and piano teacher, teaching for 20 years, this book moves and motivates adults. Of course I add in supplemental materials as needed, depending on each individual need.

Miko

Jan 12, 2015

Alfred's Adult All-in-one Course- Level 1 book has the right combination of theory, technique, and practice. As an adult student, first time playing, I find the lessons easy to remember and appropriately reinforced. I no longer find myself skipping sections because I find the material boring or too challenging. Additionally, the transitions from one lesson to another makes sense and builds upon the previous lessons. I would recommend this book to first time adult players.

Marion

Nov 28, 2012

This is a fabulous. I could read treble clef already, so that helped. The book is really well set out, very organised in a progressive set out. the content is also interesting to play, gradually becoming more challenging. I have really enjoyed teaching myself piano from this book.

Anonymous

Sep 24, 2012

I had not used the All-in-One Course before, but decided it might be what my new high school music student needed to refresh what he had already learned and progress at an adult level. It is absolutely perfect for him. He is working diligently in this book, is thrilled to be learning theory and technique in the all-in-one book and looks forward to the performance pieces in Book 2. A perfect find for my student.

Sssiiinnnggg

Apr 16, 2012

I have used Alfred Basics Theory, Tehcnic and Lesson courses for years, with much success. I wondered if this all-in-one course would be appropriate for a 14 year old who had some music reading background, playing clarinet in his junior high school band. It's perfect. Moves at just the right pace. The included theory pages give just enough practice learning new concepts, for each weekly private lesson. It is comprehensive in teaching reading of bass & treble clefs, and builds - precept upon precept, steadily. Great all in one course.

Don W.

Mar 8, 2012

I think the book is well done however, it is a $20 lesson book and moves quickly. You get what you pay for and I think it is a good value for the price.

Bob

Apr 20, 2011

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.

Gabriel G.

Oct 18, 2010

I realluy learned more with one week practicing the Chord approach Level 1, then after trying for 3 years of classes. It is a very good method and I am very happy with it. Is there a site for doubts????