Publisher's Synopsis
PLAY AND PLAY PIANO BOOK FOR BEGINNERS REVISED STUDENT EDITION offers children a refreshing and innovative approach to learning the piano through game songs. This comprehensive piano series combines the joy of games with the fundamentals of piano playing, making it an engaging experience for learners of all ages.
Diane Engle wrote the PLAY AND PLAY piano book based on the Kodály Piano Teaching Method, and over 30 years of teaching, both school music and piano. This well-tested child developmental approach for learning to play the piano has children playing and singing a song from their first lesson.
The piano music is taken from an extensive collection of children's songs, including American folk songs as well as folk songs from other countries, and game songs, . Each piece is carefully selected to provide both enjoyment and skill-building opportunities that result in music literacy. Each song has an illustrated color sheet that engages the student and makes the learning exciting.
The PLAY AND PLAY piano book is an excellent resource for piano teachers seeking to engage and motivate their students. By incorporating game songs, the book taps into the interest of learners, fostering enthusiasm and enjoyment in the learning process. Its structured approach, with clear instructions for both the games and the music, provides a solid foundation for beginners. The inclusion of game songs and activities encourages active participation and ensures that students stay focused and involved throughout the whole lesson.
PLAY AND PLAY PIANO BOOK FOR BEGINNERS REVISED EDITION has students playing in varied positions, reinforcing steps and skips reading skills through the 6th. By the end of the book the students will be reading Grand Staff, the syncopation rhythm pattern of single 8th, quarter, single 8th, dotted quarter and single 8th note, and 3/4 meter. This wide range of both rhythmic and melodic reading skills makes the book an excellent resource for beginners of all ages.
