It’s Never Too Late to Play Piano (Adult Tutor Book)
£9.50
It’s never too late to play piano is perfect for those who wished they’d learnt to play the piano when they were younger, or those who wish they hadn’t given up. At last, a truly grown-up approach to learning the piano!
Pam Wedgwood, author of many popular piano series, takes you through the rudiments of piano technique and music theory in her own friendly style that’s guaranteed to get results. The book is organized into clearly structured progressive units with a fabulous array of music to get you playing straight away, including Pam’s own jazzy pieces, plenty of well-known classics and a smattering of pop and show tunes.
Help and information is included at every step with top playing tips, technical boxes, fact files, general advice noticeboards, crosswords, recommended listening and boxes of fascinating musical history. The downloadable online audio includes full performance play-along tracks as well as interactive activities to help you practise. Free teacher’s accompaniments are available to download online.
The ground-breaking It’s never too late… series gives adults the opportunity to learn the piano with a method devised especially for them alongside a selection of exciting supplementary repertoire books.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Faber Music Limited (1 Jun. 2006) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 80 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0571520707 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0571520701 |
| Dimensions | 29.46 x 0.51 x 29.46 cm |
by JW
I’m only on my second actual lesson but I sing and read music well. However, one hand doing something different to the other is a whole new ball game. My teacher ( who is very experienced in teaching adults but has not done so for a while) is finding this a useful addition for homework between lessons and I love the download able accompanying tracks. Well worth the money.
by Pegasus
I have purchased several tutorials of this ilk recently as I am now retired and I refuse to be glued to daytime tv rubbish!
I’m very pleased with this ~ I wanted something just a little different to what I am learning from at the moment. Something that I can dip into, and rekindle my joy in actually playing (Well, trying too anyway!) instead of being fettered solely with the technical side of it all. I am now partially sighted and had a couple of light strokes as well – I find it difficult to find the will to actually do some work sometimes. Perseverence is the key – and having instructions to follow that is tailored for an adult is doing the trick. Having a font size & type that I can reasonably comfortably see is a bonus. Using my computer glasses ( set at an arm’s length) rather than suffering with using my normal bi-focals allows me to concentrate on what I am reading, listening, and practising. When the book arrived I was a little disappointed as it looked a bit thin ~ but it is fine. I wanted something that would augment what I am already working with, as I have good days and very bad days.
I don’t bother to do reviews normally – so trust me, this is a great product. OK smartypants if you have your dusty Grade exams under your belt – then you may find this not meaty enough for you. But it does rekindle or awaken the desire to say to oneself – I can do this!…Like all journeys ~ it is a beginning, for some of use or a new one for others. Where you finish is up to you – let Pam set you in motion and you can’t go wrong. Well you can, actually if you ignore the adage ‘Little and often’, e, don’t think you can cram all youre lessons into one day a week. But hey, maybe that’s just me! Enjoy…
by Paul Power
I purchased this book at the beginning of August 2012 as I’ve always wanted to play the piano.
I had lessons over 40 years ago, but decided back then it wasn’t for me, much to the disappointment of my late mother who played the piano beautifully.
So, when a friend’s daughter’s keyboard came up for sale, I bought it and sought out a self-teaching book, and having read through the reviews, choose Pam’s
I’ve worked through the book, pretty much bit by bit mastering and practicing the pieces which become increasingly complex and more challenging as you go on.
Like anything that’s worthwhile, you have to work at it and be prepared to practice regularly.
One of my goal’s was to learn how to play some of my piano favourites, including I Giorni, from Ludovico Einaudi along with a number of other pieces from his Island’s album. I also wanted a number of pieces from Phil Coulter’s classic hits – eg, Steal Away, The Old Man and so on.
Anyway, in January this year, I achieved my goals and can now play these pieces. I’m working now on some new pieces.
I’d promised myself if I did succeed, I’d buy myself a better piano, and recently purchased a Yamaha P35 electric Piano which really is a joy to play and listen to.
I can highly recommend Pam’s book – But, and here’s the but, you really have to be prepared to sit down and put the time into practice, give your fingers time to learn to stretch and also learn how to really listen to music. Not just passive listening,but really listen to the rhythm and pace.
I’ve still a long way to go as I want to keep improving. I’ve got some more advanced books now, but I must say none of them have the friendly feel that Pam’s had.
Many thanks, Pam for a wonderful book, delightful instructions and helpful advice.
by angiegoodmusic
I’ve always wanted to play piano and decided to splash out on a keyboard and book and chose this Never Too Late edition. Well a couple months in now and I’m absolutely amazed that not only can I play recognisable tunes with both hands but can look at a page of music and understand it!
The pace and tone if this book is perfect in my opinion. It’s not written in childish style and explains each new piece of musical knowledge in an understandable way that sticks in thr memory.
The accompanying CD is great for encouraging the student to look further than the first stuttering attempts as it brings your playing to life with a decent accompaniment.
I’ve learned so much more that I could have hoped for in a short space of time. The book is full of snippets of info about composers and styles, and top tips to support your learning.
The book states it covers the first couple of years of learning. It’s really worth sticking at and I’d recommend it to anyone who has zero knowledge of reading music. I love it.