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Post by Amy on Nov 27, 2006 21:54:09 GMT
I was wondering if any of you lovely pianists would be able to recommend a Piano Tutor book for a 17yr old, they can read basic treble clef but not bass.
I don't think there is going to a teacher, they are planning on teaching themselves.
Thanks
Amy x
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Post by Dulciana on Nov 28, 2006 0:35:44 GMT
There's one by Carol Somebody, which is white. A totally pathetic answer, but my copy is out on loan at the minute, so I can't look it up to check the surname! I'm writing this in the hope that somebody else knows which one I'm talking about. It moves quite quickly, and is very self-explanatory - so much so that one of my adult pupils decided she didn't need me any more and bogged off with the book without paying me for either the book or her lessons!
I would try to suggest to your friend, though, that she consider some lessons - even one a month, if possible.
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Post by princessmoose on Nov 28, 2006 0:36:11 GMT
Carol Barratt?
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Post by Dulciana on Nov 28, 2006 0:45:42 GMT
That's the one!  |
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Post by Steve Hopwood on Nov 28, 2006 7:58:46 GMT
I use Pam Wedgwood's "It's Never Too Late To Play Piano" for people aged about 14+ but it is also intended for use independent of a teacher's input. It is a huge book that goes from scratch to about grade 3 standard and includes a helpful CD of the pieces, so it is well worth the £9.50 price tag. |
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Post by Dulciana on Nov 28, 2006 11:03:29 GMT
If memory serves me correctly, I think the Carol Barratt book was about £12!
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Post by Amy on Nov 29, 2006 8:24:59 GMT
Thanks to both of you, I will go have a look at the books in the local music shop when I get a chance  Unfortunately I don't think lessons are an option, as she has already had to cut back on the ones she is currently having. |
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