{"product":{"product_id":"0882848186","title":"Adult All-In-One Course: Lesson-Theory-Technic: Level 1","price":"16.99","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51k2g5pJECL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/0882848186"},"comments":[{"body":"Well considering you’re probably an adult. I’d recommended the Alfred Adult Level 1 book. I’ve played piano for 8 years and this is what my instructor uses for her beginning high school who have never even touched a piano. There’s 3 levels and all have pretty well rounded lessons. It teaches a lot of chords, note names, scales, and etc. good luck!   Adult All-In-One Course: Lesson-Theory-Technic: Level 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0882848186/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.hRQAb5KQXXJC. If you ever need help shoot me a message ","subreddit_name":"IWantToLearn","author":"aaathomas"},{"body":"I don't believe there is a good quality website for that. However, [this book](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0882848186/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JDxnzb457H1YS) is an industry standard for adults to learn reading. The lessons are well-organized and it is possible to go through it on your own. It's probably better than anything you'll find online. You can order it on Amazon if you want to avoid stores! ","subreddit_name":"piano","author":"skyfly3r"},{"body":"Good enough? Everyone should know? If there were only a handful that were useful, then the others would not be taught. Sure, you’ll find that 80% of songs consist of the same 20% components/themes. But there’s no “easy hack to be good enough” — progress is made through establishing a consistent practice routine and setting measurable goals.\r\n\r\nDon’t try to go the easy route and skip fundamentals; it’s counter productive when learning piano. \r\n\r\n[This]( https://www.amazon.com/dp/0882848186/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_4P3JTDDX2TGKZ961VJGQ)  is a great book for beginners of any age that captures the spectrum of elements to learn. \r\n\r\nOn a different note, you may find that a hymnal, ignoring the religious component, is an excellent example of the common piano music practices — chord structure, inversions, voicing, etc. If you can play through a hymnal front to back, you can consistently play most American piano music.","subreddit_name":"piano","author":"donotseekthetreashur"},{"body":"I started with this book about four years ago. You can find used copies pretty reliably at half price books:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Adult-All-One-Course-Lesson-Theory-Technic/dp/0882848186/\r\n\r\nI worked out of that for about six months and then started taking lessons, but there are three volumes you can work through yourself with lots of supplemental books. It’s a great series IMO.","subreddit_name":"Austin","author":"Platypustachio"},{"body":"Former classical guitar student here that definitely agrees that piano is easier than guitar in many ways. Anyway, there are a number of method books for piano such as [Alfred's Adult All-In-One Course: Lesson-Theory-Technic: Level 1](https://www.amazon.com/Adult-All-One-Course-Lesson-Theory-Technic/dp/0882848186/). A search at Amazon for \"piano method books\" will turn up others. Good luck!","subreddit_name":"piano","author":"Taome"},{"body":"Can you afford an inexpensive book? Alfred's is the usual suggestion around here, and it spells everything out pretty clearly.  [You can pick it up on amazon.](https://www.amazon.com/Adult-All-One-Course-Lesson-Theory-Technic/dp/0882848186)\r\n\r\nOne usually tried and true method to learning to actually play music is to start slow and with some simple pieces.  A book like this will help you do that.  The journey is long so prepare for a marathon rather than a sprint. ","subreddit_name":"piano","author":"wolfanotaku"},{"body":"What you describe sounds like a piano method book. Maybe take a look at the table of contents of [Alfred's All in One Course](https://www.amazon.com/Adult-All-One-Course-Lesson-Theory-Technic/dp/0882848186/ref=pd_lpo_14_img_1/134-0230441-3306459?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;pd_rd_i=0882848186\u0026amp;pd_rd_r=fb55ad2a-d7c5-4e22-a1fb-4074b705856c\u0026amp;pd_rd_w=YUkEz\u0026amp;pd_rd_wg=B70SQ\u0026amp;pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b\u0026amp;pf_rd_r=TFJAV92NE78ZPT2T3B2D\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;refRID=TFJAV92NE78ZPT2T3B2D) to see if it's for you?","subreddit_name":"piano","author":"draykid"},{"body":"Books are your best friends! A standard go-to is Alfred’s method for Adult Beginners.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0882848186/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PstNCb0W3JD62\r\n\r\nGo through it religiously, page by page. It teaches a lot of basics that will allow you to understand the instrument and music. \r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nThe Piano Teacher","subreddit_name":"piano","author":"ThePianoTeacher"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/Adult-All-One-Course-Lesson-Theory-Technic/dp/0882848186/ref=asc_df_0882848186/?tag=hyprod-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=312166025508\u0026amp;hvpos=\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvrand=16742185144076608760\u0026amp;hvpone=\u0026amp;hvptwo=\u0026amp;hvqmt=\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvdvcmdl=\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9008492\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-332970365722\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;ref=d6k_applink_bb_dls\u0026amp;dplnkId=81048c1c-d1f2-4144-9911-7c9e4ad84387","subreddit_name":"pianolearning","author":"Pretty_Sense_2594"},{"body":"Hi,\r\n\r\nI apologize if I'm presenting too much information in an unclear way.\r\n\r\n\"All-in-one adult piano course books\" (that self-learners have said were useful to them) have included books like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Adult-All-One-Course-Lesson-Theory-Technic/dp/0882848186/\r\n\r\nThe goal of that kind of book is to discuss hand technique, and to include written exercises, to give a student a more complete idea of the music \u0026amp; skills \u0026amp; theory.  That can be useful without a teacher's weekly lessons.\r\n\r\nMaybe you already covered all those topics while you studied on you own?  If not, then a book series like that can let a student see if they missed out on learning useful information or useful skills.\r\n\r\nMainly, I was hoping to convince you not to try Czerny exercises without a teacher to set clear goals \u0026amp; to guide your hand technique.  It would be very sad if you worked hard on Czerny exercises, only to end up with bad habits or injuries.","subreddit_name":"piano","author":"funhousefrankenstein"},{"body":"Chopin E minor Prelude; Satie Gymnopedie No. 1, Bach - Notebook for Anna Magdalena has some easier (!) pieces - note that these \"famous\" classical pieces are quite tricky for the complete beginner - but they're good for students who have been learning for a year or so. \r\n\r\nFor complete beginners I would advise using a book of easy piano pieces - this one I found very good back in the day when I taught beginners:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Adult-All-One-Course-Technique/dp/0882848186/ref=asc\\_df\\_0882848186/?tag=googshopuk-21\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=310972644448\u0026amp;hvpos=\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvrand=9223762879234389437\u0026amp;hvpone=\u0026amp;hvptwo=\u0026amp;hvqmt=\u0026amp;hvdev=c\u0026amp;hvdvcmdl=\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=1007888\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-332970365722\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;th=1\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"classicalmusic","author":"Historical-Fan-6129"},{"body":"Alfred's all-in-one adult learning something-or-other. There are 4 volumes, and you can order various bindings. I'd recommend going with whatever's cheapest (comb binding, usually) because they're basically workbooks--you'll be using a pencil (or a pen if you're confident) to complete exercises as you go. (Which also ,sans maybe don't buy the eBook version.)\r\n\r\nHere's an Amazon link to the first book:\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0882848186/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"pianolearning","author":"Solar_Kestrel"},{"body":"Also 29 and I started playing 2 years ago.\r\n\r\nCheck out the [instructional book here](https://www.amazon.com/Adult-All-One-Course-Lesson-Theory-Technic/dp/0882848186/ref=pd_lpo_3?pd_rd_i=0882848186\u0026amp;psc=1). It's the first of a three book series with each book touching on both theory and technique.\r\n\r\nMy best advice is to learn to read sheet music and stick to it. You're going to be tempted to learn to play by following along apps or the synesthesia videos on youtube. You can definitely learn songs this way, but you'll just be shortchanging your skill and experience on a long term scale.","subreddit_name":"pianolearning","author":"Donny-Moscow"},{"body":"I'm also just getting started and have found three ways that work. I divide my time (usually a half hour session) in three equal parts.\r\n\r\nI spend some time learning from [Alfred's basic adult...](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adult-All-One-Course-Technique/dp/0882848186/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2VSWC6I5JGWJL)\r\n\r\nThen I spend some time jamming just like on the guitar. Find a nice scale ( blues minor is easy and sounds good) and play chords with the left hand and scales with the right. The scales are the same as on the guitar (where I also come from).\r\n\r\nLastly I practice muscle memory by practicing easy leads like the Harry potter theme (Hedwig's), Axel F (Beverly hills cop) or Van halen's Jump intro.\r\n\r\nAlfred's alone is just too serious and boring, but it is so very well structured. So I need to do something else also 😃\r\n\r\nIt's working. I'm both getting better and having fun at the same time.","subreddit_name":"pianolearning","author":"larsgj"},{"body":"This is the one I used. Around page 60 it starts to get significantly more difficult. That's when I had to get a teacher. My teacher really likes this book and gives me homework from it \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAlfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course, Bk 1: Lesson - Theory - Technic, Comb Bound Book https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0882848186/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_4EM6J6HNB97SN2F836MR","subreddit_name":"piano","author":"barrieboy2018"}]}