KP1B - Bastien Piano for Adults, 1 Book Only: A Beginning Course: Lessons, Theory, Technic, Sight Reading
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KP1B - Bastien Piano for Adults, 1 Book Only: A Beginning Course: Lessons, Theory, Technic, Sight Reading Details
To teach piano basics, the Bastiens have created a new, rich course designed specifically for adult beginners. Bastien Piano for Adults is a welcome addition to the best-selling collection of Bastien methods and supplementary materials. Lessons, theory, technic, and sight reading are combined in one easy-to-use book. The series is gradually paced to ensure student confidence and success. The variety of music, custom selected for adults, includes famous classic themes, folk songs, spirituals, ragtime, blues, boogie, jazz, and Bastien originals that teach the basics in a straightforward, yet innovative manner.
Reviews
Update - I completed this book and most of book 2, which was poorly designed and a general waste of time. The quality in book 2 is much less than book 1 and there are no more books in the Bastien adult series after book 2! Book 2 did not prepare me well for playing simple low grade piano music. I now regret using the Bastien adult series books. I now use the Alfred adult series and am getting more out of it. This update is after almost 2 years of playing. If I had to do it over, I'd go with the Alfred adult series.Original review -These newer adult piano books for adults are similar. I liked the music in this book over the Alfred series, but there is still overlap. Choose one series and just keep playing! It will take time, maybe several years, until a beginner has the skill and knowledge to play those beautiful and complex pieces that draw us to to the piano. Adults tend to give up early feeling that it takes too much time and commitment or progress doesn't come fast enough. A competent and experienced teacher will be an asset in learning piano. A teacher watching for proper form is very important to avoid injury from bad habits. Books don't teach form or correct you for getting lazy.The music theory is light in this book and assumes that the reader has no prior musical knowledge. I recommend supplementing with a music theory book.
