Piano and Keyboard for Beginners: Comprehensive Guide for Absolute Beginners on How to Play Popular Piano Songs, Read Music and Master the Techniques ... Piano in 14 Days. (Learn to Play Instruments)

A helpful tool to begin learning how to play the piano and keyboard. It gives you a great background knowledge on the different notes and keys of the piano. I also appreciate the chapter on giving you information that will help your choice with what keyboard to purchase. I especially appreciated the chapter on how to read sheet music. Sheet music is its own language, so the clear directions on how to read it was exceptionally appreciated. For someone who is starting out on this journey of playing, I believe this book has step up for the beginning stages of success!

For those interested in learning the basics of playing the keyboard or piano, this book is a helpful and concise guide. The author starts by breaking down music theory from its core principles and delves into essential concepts that are crucial for putting one on the path to mastery in this discipline.As someone who used to take piano lessons and regularly played at church, I highly recommend this book as a guide. Mastering any skill takes time and effort, and this book is the perfect tool for that. It's not just a passive read; it requires practical application to be effective. The learning process requires ample time with the material.While this book primarily caters to beginners, it can also serve as a valuable resource for those seeking a refresher on the fundamentals. Reading through the pages brought me back to my learning experiences and reinforced my understanding of the foundational concepts.

This book is a great resource for beginning pianists, providing a plethora of knowledge. It goes over finger positioning, fundamental notes, and a few easy songs to pick up. Its brief structure made it simple to read fast, which I loved. "Piano & Keyboard for Beginners" offers everything you need to get started on the path to becoming a proficient pianist. It takes you to an intermediate level by starting with basic courses like locating notes on the piano and moving on to scales, melodies, and songs. While there are a few grammatical and spelling issues, this is still a great guide. You won't miss anything because of the author's fascinating and simple-to-understand storytelling style.

This book dives into the aspects of playing the keyboard or piano. The author goes into simple steps for the basic mechanics of the keyboard and piano that beginners can use. It goes over the basic principles and notes that you can play on a keyboard or piano. I especially like the section on choosing a keyboard and piano, to help you pick the right one for you. The author also provides aspects on how to comprehend reading music scores in charts and songs. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about how to play an instrumental keyboard or piano.

I got this as a gift for my 13 year-old grandson for Christmas. I'll be anxious to hear if he likes it or not. He actually is teaching himself how to play without a teacher at this moment and is doing very well. I just thought he might want to learn how to read music in the meantime. I'm sorry I didn't read the specifics very carefully to learn this book is only half size. AND I did not read ALL of the reviews. Because it is bound and not stapled like a regular music book it will be difficult to set on the music stand and use at the piano, besides the fact that there is not very much actual music. It does seem very thorough, initially thought it would be good, but now not so sure. Did not want to give him a version for a young child, but hoping this is not TOO much, and possible too overwhelming for him.

Michael Williams' "Piano and Keyboard for Beginners" is a comprehensive guide that demystifies the art of piano playing for absolute beginners. With clear explanations, step-by-step instructions, and a wealth of practical exercises, this book equips readers with the essential skills to read music, master techniques, and play popular songs with confidence. Williams' engaging writing style and encouraging tone make the learning process enjoyable and rewarding. Whether you're a complete novice or seeking to revive your passion for the piano, this book is an invaluable resource that will inspire and empower you on your musical journey.

This text is a great resource for older students who want to to learn to play the piano by themselves. As a piano teacher, I would not recommend it for younger students as the book moves through the theory very quickly. But if you want to learn some simple songs and add a simple accompaniment, you can figure that out with this book. The chapter on improvisation is pretty good and is a good start if you want to make up your own songs. For all piano students, this is a good reference. I can also use the individual chapters to help illustrate concepts with my younger students. Overall, a good reference!