Play Piano! Book 1 | Beginner Piano Course for Young Learners Grade 1-2 | Step-by-Step Music Learning Guide with Fun Exercises, Progressive Lessons and Teacher-Approved Method for Students - Softcover

Alan Haughton

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9790570244409

Publisher: Kevin Mayhew, 2015

Synopsis

Who it is for / Use case. Play Piano! Book 1 is a beginner piano course for new students at Grade 1-2 level. It is designed for young learners starting lessons and also works for older beginners who want a friendly, modern approach. It fits private lessons, small group classes, or guided home practice. Teachers can use it as a first-term roadmap, and parents can follow along easily.

What’s included. The book introduces note reading, rhythm counting, steady pulse, finger numbers, hand position, and basic music theory in small, confidence-building steps. Short tunes in pop, classical, blues, and swing styles keep practice fun while students begin playing with both hands. Warm-ups and mini drills build control, and clear practice targets on each page show exactly what to do next. By the end, the student reaches early Grade 1-2 skills.

How it helps / Why it’s valuable. The method blends reading with creative work such as improvising, playing by ear, and listening for style, so music feels expressive instead of mechanical. Teacher-student duets appear throughout, giving beginners ensemble experience from day one. This builds timing, confidence, and performance awareness. Reminders on posture, relaxed hands, and tone support healthy technique. The book is a dependable music teacher resource and a thoughtful gift for new players.

Full Content Overview. Progress is driven by memorable tunes, clapping games, call-and-response patterns, and lyrics that reinforce rhythm and note names. Built-in checkpoints help the learner track improvement and prepare for first recital pieces or class performances.

Bring music to life. Play Piano! Book 1 delivers structure, variety, and a sense of achievement from the first lesson. It builds reading skills, rhythm control, and musical confidence while keeping piano study enjoyable week after week.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kevin Mayhew
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9790570244409
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40