Learning to Play Piano ....

[echokilo]

Can anyone recommend a good first book for help with learning to play the piano ..... I can read treble clef only (andf play grade 6 flute) and my partner doesn't read music at all ..... we both want to learn .... how would you go about it to get best value from lessons which are expensive..... TIA

[milliezoe]

I used a book by Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewood published by Faber Music east to follow not sure if you can still buy it would be happy to send you my copy I adore piano music still play (badly ) but It gives me much pleasure good luck

[echokilo]

Hi Milliezoe - how very kind of you! I have had a quick look on Amazon and eBay and can't see a copy (only of something referred to as "Book 2") I would gladly pay for the postage and anything you would like for the book - do you have a paypal account? Do you want to email me at [email protected] and we can arrange something? Thanks very much.

[milliezoe]

Will contact you and be happy to send it to you hope it helps and when you play your first concert at the Albert Hall I want an invite !!!

[echokilo]

So very kind of you - and much more than I expected when I posted the question ...... I look forward to hearing from you :-)

[Booldawg]

There may be more interactive sites out on the net. I've been learning guitar for a couple of months and found it so much easier on the net rather than books.

YouTube is usually a good starting place.

[echokilo]

Thanks Booldawg - I will try that too.

[ShareTheMusic_com]

http://www.playpiano....les/31-pianobooks.htm
here you have some good (I think) examples