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Summary
The recommended piano lessons books are based on my current students’ needs. This is not a comprehensive list for all students at all levels. I choose quality learning materials that give students what they need at the lowest possible cost.
Be careful to only buy books that are marked “ships from and sold by Amazon.com”, else you may be price gouged by a third-party seller.
Method Books
Music Tree – Time to Begin (2 separate books)
The Music Tree Student’s Book: Time to Begin
The Music Tree Activities Book: Time to Begin
Music Tree – Part 1 (2 separate books)
The Music Tree Student’s Book: Part 1
The Music Tree Activities Book: Part 1
Music Tree – Part 2A (2 separate books)
The Music Tree Student’s Book: Part 2A
The Music Tree Student’s Book: Part 2A
Music Tree – Part 2B (2 separate books)
The Music Tree Student’s Book: Part 2B
The Music Tree Activities Book: Part 2B
Older Child/Adult Beginner
[Book to be introduced soon]
Repertoire Books
Music for Millions Series
Introduction – Classics to Moderns
Vol. 17 – Easy Classics to Moderns
Vol. 27 – More Easy Classics to Moderns
Vol. 37 – Classics to Moderns in the Intermediate Grade
Vol. 47 – Early Advanced Classics to Moderns
Multiple Composer Collections
Sonatina Album: A Collection of Favorite Sonatinas, Rondos, and Other Pieces for the Piano
Single Composer Collections
Bach, J.S.
Inventions and Sinfonias: Two- and Three-Part Inventions (Alfred Masterwork Edition)
Burgmüller, Friedrich
Twenty-Five Easy and Progressive Studies, Opus 100
Kabalevsky, Dmitri
24 Pieces for Children, Op. 39: Piano Solo (Schirmer’s Library of Musical Classics)
Olson, Lynn Freeman
Beginning Sonatinas: Five Original Works in Varying Styles for the Early Grades
Fun Books
34 Super Mario Themes Arranged for Easy Piano
Theory Aids
Key Covers
Bea’s Keys – Not sold on Amazon
Music Theory
Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory: A Complete Self-Study Course for All Musicians (Book & 2 CDs)
Miscellaneous
Scales Book
The Complete Book of Scales, Chords, Arpeggios, etc
Little Red Book
Wide Staff Manuscript Paper – Can also be purchased at Musicworks or any music store
Metronome
Digital Audio Recorder
Zoom H4N PRO Digital Multitrack Recorder
Piano Parent book
Playful Preschool Piano Teaching – Great softcover book by Nicola Cantan explaining learning theory for teaching young pianists. Although best matched to 3- to 5-year-olds, some of the principles also apply to those up to age 8 or so.
Playful Preschool Piano Teaching – Kindle version of softcover book