Originally published in 1913. A concise and comprehensive step by step instruction book on all aspects of piano playing. Many of the earliest books on music, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pomona Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

A Beginner's Best Piano Primer If you ever wanted to play the piano, this book is for you. Whether young or old, THE EAYWAY TO PLAY PIANO will make playing piano as easy as can be. Joe Procopio has been making mini and master musicians for over 50 years and many of his methods are included in this beginner's book for piano. This half century of experience has made this method book truly special. THE EASYWAY TO PLAY PIANO is also unique because...

"Commentaries on the Teaching of Pianoforte Technique" is a 1910 guide to playing the piano by Tobias Matthay. Written as a supplement to Matthay's definitive books "The Act of Touch" and "First Principles", it contains further information on some of the more detailed areas and complicated techniques. This volume is highly recommended for those who have read Matthay's previous works and will be of utility to intermediate players and students." Contents...

If you want to learn the exact theory and techniques you need to play the piano without boring or complicated lessons then keep on reading. Traditionally, piano lessons can be very boring and require a fixed time. Then many books are either too complex or boring. This often leaves people frustrated and feeling like giving up. Instead of typical text-heavy books, this book explains the essentials in an easy to understand way. Plus it combines them...

This vintage book contains a selection of effective exercises that can be done on a daily basis to improve piano playing, by seminal English pianist Tobias Matthay. Coupled with simple instructions and expert tips, these daily repetitions will prove invaluable to both beginner and seasoned player alike. Tobias Augustus Matthay (1858 — 1945) was an English pianist, composer, and teacher. He was taught composition while at the Royal Academy of Music...

Originally written to be read in conjunction with Matthay's "The Child's First Steps", this book aims to offer young children and beginner piano players a series of exercises that will prove invaluable to their playing and allow them to proficiently play their first pieces of music. Tobias Augustus Matthay (1858 — 1945) was an English pianist, composer, and teacher. He was taught composition while at the Royal Academy of Music by Arthur Sullivan...

First published in 1920, this book contains fantastic guide to teaching piano playing for music teachers, written by Tobias Matthay. Tobias Augustus Matthay (1858 — 1945) was an English pianist, composer, and teacher. He was taught composition while at the Royal Academy of Music by Arthur Sullivan and Sir William Sterndale Bennett, and he was instructed in the piano by William Dorrell and Walter Macfarren. Contents include: "Method in its Good and...

Originally written with flute players in mind, 10 IMPROVISATIONAL PIANO ETUDES actually works great for piano too! These etudes cover a wide variety of standard jazz material and are recommended for jazz as well as classical players. Streaming MP3s and free downloads are included so you can listen to and emulate the style, articulation, and feel of the etudes. The free streaming (and downloadable) piano MP3's are available at www.jeffcoffin.com/piano These...