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    Piano Lessons: Cut Out The Fluff, Start Playing The Piano & Reading Music Theory Right Away. For Beginners Or Refreshing The Advanced Via This Book & Bonus Videos
    Piano Lessons: Cut Out The Fluff, Start Playing The Piano & Reading Music Theory Right Away. For Beginners Or Refreshing The Advanced Via This Book & Bonus Videos
    Piano Lessons: Cut Out The Fluff, Start Playing The Piano & Reading Music Theory Right Away. For Beginners Or Refreshing The Advanced Via This Book & Bonus Videos
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    Piano Lessons: Cut Out The Fluff, Start Playing The Piano & Reading Music Theory Right Away. For Beginners Or Refreshing The Advanced Via This Book & Bonus Videos

    By Tommy Swindali

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    The Complete Learning Experience of Professional Piano Lessons + Explainer Videos by A Trained Piano Teacher 

    Have you always wanted to play the piano, but didn't know where to start?

    Maybe you never got the chance as a kid?

    Or maybe you haven't played the piano in years and are looking for a refresher?

    Well then look no further because this book is perfect for you...

     

    Traditionally, piano lessons have been very boring. They often leave people frustrated and feeling like they're not learning quickly enough.

    Stop burning through your time and start the real playing with this book and it's bonus videos. It's practically impossible to fail and far less expensive than private piano lessons. (Full size piano not required!) 

     

    The lessons build on skills one by one and what is unique is that each lesson includes bonus videos to really guarantee you learn everything you need to play the piano. It's like having a teacher in the room with you, but you set the pace.

     

    By doing the various exercises, watching videos and putting in the time, you will be able to play songs, from very simple, to popular hit songs in no time.

     

    In this book you will discover: 

    • Essential Music Theory & Glossary Of Terms
    • Finger Exercises (We All Need Them)
    • Identify All The Piano Notes
    • Easily Form Or Play Original Melodies
    • Play Songs - From Very Simple To Complex
    • Exclusive Videos To Complete The Learning Experience  
    • Chord Formulas - How To Form Chords 
    • Play by Ear or Reading Music (it's easier this way)

    And much, much more.. 

    Imagine being able to sit at the piano and play beautiful, entertaining music. The joy and reward that playing the piano brings is unmatched. 

    So if you're ready to Start Playing The Piano then Read This Book. 

    (Go ahead, your never too old to try)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTommy Swindali
    Release dateAug 3, 2020
    ISBN9781393599999
    Piano Lessons: Cut Out The Fluff, Start Playing The Piano & Reading Music Theory Right Away. For Beginners Or Refreshing The Advanced Via This Book & Bonus Videos

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      Piano Lessons - Tommy Swindali

      Piano Lessons

      Cut Out The Fluff, Start Playing The Piano & Reading Music Theory Right Away. For Beginners or Refreshing the Advanced Via This Book & Bonus Videos

      © Copyright 2020 Tommy Swindali- All rights reserved.

      The contents of this book may not be reproduced, duplicated or transmitted without direct written permission from the author.

      Under no circumstances will any legal responsibility or blame be held against the publisher for any reparation, damages, or monetary loss due to the information herein, either directly or indirectly.

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      This book is copyright protected. This is only for personal use. You cannot amend, distribute, sell, use, quote or paraphrase any part or the content within this book without the consent of the author.

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      Please note the information contained within this document is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Every attempt has been made to provide accurate, up to date and reliable complete information. No warranties of any kind are expressed or implied. Readers acknowledge that the author is not engaging in the rendering of legal, financial, medical or professional advice. The content of this book has been derived from various sources. Please consult a licensed professional before attempting any techniques outlined in this book.

      By reading this document, the reader agrees that under no circumstances is the author responsible for any losses, direct or indirect, which are incurred as a result of the use of information contained within this document, including, but not limited to, —errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.

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      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Part One: Introduction

      Chapter One: How Books and Videos Work

      Chapter Two: Essential Music Theory

      About Music Theory

      Chapter Three: The Piano, It’s Notes and Keys

      History of the Piano

      Facts About the Piano

      Part Two: Progressing from Beginner to Advanced Chords

      Chapter Four: First Steps

      Types of Pianos

      Learning How to Play the Piano

      Post Practice Improvement or PPI

      Other Methods for Piano Practice

      Hand, Finger and Body Motions

      Playing the Piano Faster

      Memorizing as a Tool

      Chapter Five: Finger Exercises For Learning The Piano

      Proper Piano Finger Technique

      Common Mistakes That Occur in Piano Finger Techniques

      5 Note Pentascales with One Finger for Each Note

      Chapter Six: Chords

      Piano Chords

      Chord Knowledge

      Different Types of Chords

      Chapter Seven: Rhythm

      Chapter Eight: Patterns

      Fixed and Broken Chords

      Chapter Nine: Scales

      Musical Scales

      Terms to Note

      Examples of Musical Scales

      Different Types of Scales

      Chapter Ten: Tone, Rhythm and Staccato

      Tone

      Rhythm

      Staccato

      Chapter Eleven: Practice

      Piano Chords and Melodies

      How to Memorize

      How to Play a Song by Ear

      How to Play by Reading

      Advanced Songs

      Chapter Twelve: Piano Playing Strategies

      Chapter Thirteen: Tips and Common Mistakes

      Conclusion

      Introduction

      The piano is a beautiful and soulful musical instrument that most people are fascinated by. A lot of people aspire to learn to play the piano for this reason. However, learning the piano can be a tad difficult unless you are taught well. Traditionally, such lessons tended to be boring. A lot of beginners get frustrated when they see slow progress despite their efforts. Learning from a tutor is an ideal scenario, but not everyone has the financial backup to spend on private tuition from a certified teacher. That is where self-learning comes into the picture. Learning online or reading a how-to guide is one of the best ways, second only to a real instructor.

      There are scores of piano books on the market, but a lot of them tend to be uninspiring and a little difficult to follow, especially for beginners. Most piano books have random techniques and songs that are of no real help at all to the reader. That is where this book comes in as an engaging and informative guide to learning the piano. The chapters in this book are put together in a simple format following a step-by-step method.

      As you go through the videos and book in this course, you will find it much easier to learn how to play the piano like an expert. It is a complete learning experience and is delivered with helpful videos with guidance from a piano teacher. If you are someone who has always wanted to learn the piano or just someone who wants to improve on their skills, this book and the videos are just what you need.

      You don't have to waste your time on unhelpful books or courses anymore. Instead of spending a lot of hard-earned money on private lessons or useless books, you’ll learn a lot more here at a fraction of the cost. The videos in this course will allow you to feel as though a teacher is present in the room with you. But the added advantage is that you get to set the pace as you learn. Although you will have to put in some regular effort, the joy of playing the piano will make it worth it. If you learn the theory and practice all the techniques and exercises mentioned, you will be able to play everything from the simplest to more complex musical pieces. If you go through the lessons in the book, you will see that every lesson builds on the last, and the videos help you learn everything necessary.

      Like anything new, you have to put in time and effort to be able to play the piano well.

      An important aspect of learning to play the piano or any other musical instrument is cultivating the right attitude. If you have a happy mindset, your mind and body will be able to learn a lot better. You need to be positive and believe that your efforts will pay off, which will help speed up your progress. Approach your piano practice as an exciting activity for the day.

      Good practice habits are also crucial for playing the piano. Be regular in practicing all the exercises mentioned here and watch the videos for hands-on guidance. If you put in the time, although you will start with simple musical pieces, soon you’ll be able to play your favorite songs regardless of how complex they might seem to a beginner. You will see rapid progress if you have good practice habits, but you need to be proactive about it. Practice every day if possible, and aim to practice well in the time you put in. It is not about practicing for hours but focused practice for at least 30 minutes a day. Avoid missing out on this regular practice even if you are busy. Be patient and think long term.

      Once you learn how to play the piano well, you can enjoy playing music for the rest of your life. Piano playing helps give a new perspective on a lot of things in life and also improves your concentration, determination, and self-confidence. If this is what you want, you need to stop wasting your time and money on other unhelpful piano courses. This book and the bonus videos provided would be all you need. If you have difficulty accessing the videos please email me at djswindali@gmail.com

      So start reading, and you will soon be on your way to playing the piano effortlessly.

      Part One: Introduction

      Chapter One: How Books and Videos Work

      As you start reading this book, you will learn everything about the piano that you possibly need to know. The piano is a beautiful instrument that gives us amazing music. However, it is not just about banging on some keys with your fingers. There is a lot of practice that goes into the making of a proficient piano player. As we have mentioned before, this book aims to guide anyone who wants to learn to play the piano the right way. It is unlike other books and lessons that fail to give students a strong foundation before playing the piano. The lessons in this book will help you learn the following amongst a lot more:

      ● What

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