My First Piano Book (Paperback)

The popular beginner instruction books for kids with fun exercises, theory and easy songs to play. My First Piano Book introduces young children to the piano and music-making through fun activities, rhymes, songs and pieces. The author's tried-and-tested progression covers note learning, theory, aural and composing through a creative and holistic approach. Many pieces have simple teacher duet parts to encourage ensemble playing from the start, and the book is illustrated throughout in the charming Get Set! style. This carefully designed tutor will inspire, entertain and, most importantly, nurture a love of music that can last a lifetime. Suitable for children aged 5 years and over, this book facilitates a seamless transition from pre-stave reading onto stave reading, leading effortlessly into the highly acclaimed Get Set! Piano Tutor Book 1. Song list: Hey, hey, look at me! Engine, engine Spider, spider Up and down Sausage in a pan Soft kitten Au clair de la lune Music Town show time Cuckoo Five fat sausages Mousey in the house Old Mister Woodpecker On a log Old MacDonald Hot cross buns Hob shoe hob Merrily we roll along High and low Up like a rocket! Slowly, slowly Yum, yum Tiny Bee and Bitsy Flea Little Arabella Miller Shooting stars Three little birds Teddy bear Cheese! Bell horses Jack Frost Pease pudding More pease pudding Naka naka hoi Once there was a princess Secret alien Counting song E my name is Emily Clap your hands Suo Gan Goodnight Five little monkeys Round and round Mice, mice Dear Santa... Naughty pussy cat Twinkle, twinkle Pitter, patter Can you tap this rhythm? Allunde alluya I can sing high Tallis duet Down in the garden Frere Jacques Haydn's surprise! Happy birthday