Music Books

I played piano long ago as a kid, but have been out of music for quite a few years now. This is a great way to get back in, learning the bars, notes, and strings. I'm a fan of progressive rock and metal, so I plan to follow in the footsteps of...
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I certainly wouldn't recommend these books to anyone. As a reference I guess they are ok, but I am not sure why people like these (including my guitar instructor). If you want to learn guitar, get an instructor and/or a good instructional DVD.
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As far as method books go, this one is not bad. I still recommend individual/group lessons if you hope to advance. But all in all, not a bad book for the beginner.
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This is a book about the composers of America's most popular popular music, the music that came into being from roughly 1920 to 1950. It is not a formal treatise or scholarly study but rather a kind of fan's notes ramble, an enthusiastic exuberant...
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I ran out and got this book because of its subject - American music. Also, I listen to Jonathan Schwartz and he raved about on his radio show on WNYC.

I was disappointed.

Sheed's book is a kind of a `riff' on the subject...
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This is an amazing product. I have seen other how-to-play guitar videos, but this is by far the best. The play-along viddeos make it much easier to play songs. The method is by far the easiest way to get started and have fun. I had their first...
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If you are like me and have been searching for a music theory tool that is tailored for the guitarist, look no further. This is it. This book breaks down music theory in a simple, easy to understand fashion. It has taught me, so it must work!
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I have been using this book with my students since Barrett started putting together the opening chapters. I first used it with my advanced students, those who already had some experience with the 5 patterns of major scales. Immediately they...
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the 5 octeve positions patterns is great to know how ever school book formate I did'nt care for.
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The book was great going, till it hit chapter #7. Suddenly, without explaining as to how, it asked to create boxed major scale patters on root pattern theory , and i was all lost.

I would still recommend this book to everyone, as it...
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One of my sons just loves playing these songs as a supplement to his Suzuki instruction. They are catchy and progress very gradually--much more gradually than the Suzuki repetoire. Then, his twin brother, whom I've tried for years to interest...
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Despite what the title says, "A Book For The Earliest Beginner", I feel that it's not for the kids younger than 6 or 7. Requiring to read the music notes on the lines right from the beginning is too much for the kids who barely know alphabets....
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I have never played the piano before this past year and at 56 years of age, it isn't the easiest thing to pick up! However, this book not only let's you play 'like a pro' right off the bat, but the stylings are simple, understandable, and with...
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The thing I like about this book is it does not presume anything of the reader. I don't care how good you are, or how long, or how little, you have been playing guitar, you should get this book. You WILL learn something.

Starts from dirt...
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Well, the book is not bad and definately covers a wide range of topics. The thing is that I don't think that a person who never played a guitar before will end up knowing to play by reading this book. The book tends to touch on some basic notions...
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I concur with those who found the book useful, but not comprehensive enough. Its strengths lie in teaching how to strum early on, and how to use the basic patterns of different styles right away. I was certainly not bored, and some of the...
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If you "took some lessons as a kid" and want to get back to playing, this book is great. It not only helps you get your technique back, it also teaches you about chord structure. You understand what you are playing, and can start improvising!
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I feel that this book does not help at all a person who is competely new to piano!
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this course is good for beginners it is quite step by step. however, the songs are quite unattractive for repetitive practing. I am looking for other lesson of this level now.
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For the price it sells for it is a steal. It contains exercises for pianists for all experience levels from beginner to the master. The techniques that Hanon uses almost guarantees that anyone who them can become stronger and better pianists.
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This book is a must-own for pianists, whether you hate it or love it. As a serious pianist, I practiced Hanon for about an hour a day hoping to strengthen my technique. During this time I noticed an increase in independency and dexterity, as...
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"The Virtuoso Pianist" is very useful and well edited. However, if you're willing to tolerate some poor editing there's a much better book: "Hanon Revisited".

Hanon wrote his book in the 1920s and both hands play the same notes throughout the...
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This book is wonderful to begin teaching young children the rudiments of piano playing. The children are most excited when they have to play their parts while I play the accompaniment. These 'duet' sessions have generated much joy, laughter and...
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The MAIN reason I love this book is because it's helping me say "goodbye" to my shyness.

Acutally I like it for more than just that because it helps me know where my shyness came from and, depending on that, what kind of results I...
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