When it comes to piano, learning and fun go hand in hand!
Favorite children's songs and easy letter format make the
I Can Do It! Piano Book a winner for bringing music and piano into a child's life. Every beginner ‘can do it’ with letters, a keyboard chart and simple directions.
Beginners learn key names, Italian music terms, fingering, music fundamentals, patterns in music and simple composition. Includes a music CD of songs for singing and movement activities.
Give your beginner a strong foundation for music success by teaching the basics of music and piano first.
Great for adult beginners too!
ISBN 13: 9780971847705
Spiral bound, 80 pages, index, glossary.
Removable heavy tag board keyboard and fingering charts. Ages 4+
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Classic children's songs:
* When the Saints Go Marching In
* Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
* Old MacDonald
* Home on the Range
* Hot Cross Buns
* Mary Had a Little Lamb
* Row Your Boat
* Shortnin' Bread
* Here Comes the Bride
* Hickory, Dickory, Dock
* Michael, Row the Boat Ashore
* Wake Up Song (Reveille)
* Ring Around the Rosie
* Yankee Doodle
* Shoo Fly
* Skip to My Lou, and many more!
American Music Conference: Research: Your child and music education.
Read 'Unlocking Children's Musical Potential With the Piano' from the Montessori Foundation's Tomorrow's Child Magazine.
Read a review of the I Can Do It! Piano Book, First Book of Favorite Songs by Lisa Barthuly & Family, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
5 star - Wonderful Book! August 14, 2007 (Amazon)
By M.B.K. "a reader" (VA, United States)"
I hadn't touched a keyboard in 20+ years prior to picking up this book. But it is so simple & easy that I was quickly able to play the simple, child friendly tunes: Ring Around the Rosie, Hot Cross Buns, Mary Had a Little Lamb etc...contain within. Not only is the teaching system very, very "friendly" & easy, the book is also a pleasure to read & look through, thanks to the lovely illustrations. I highly recommend this book, for beginner adults and children!
5 star - Great "Teacher", December 11, 2007 (Amazon)
By M. Kirker "Carioca" (Katy, TX United States)
I bought this book along with a piano for my daughter's 8th birthday. She has never taken piano lessons, it has been less than 3 months and she already knows how to play all the songs in the book. She loves this book. I wish there was a book 2 like this one.
5 star - fun and easy! July 11, 2006 (Amazon)
By C.J.J.
I am a piano teacher and my 7 year old son and I love this book! He can easily understand what to do and can play each song by himself with little or no help from me. He enjoys playing these songs because they are easily recognizable and short enough to feel successful. I can't wait for the next book!
5 star - A fantastic beginning book for young child, August 31, 2007 (Amazon)
By Y. Pian "the Farmer" (New York, USA)
I purchased a bunch of beginner books for my 4-year old, who had no piano experience at all. After I got the books, I reviewed them first, and found this one the perfect one for young child, because it uses the letters and finger chart instead of the intimidating music notes to illustrate the popular children's songs. So, I presented only this one to my daughter. Amazingly, she was able to follow the book all by herself, which made her very proud of herself!!! She loves to play piano now, and loves to give piano lessons to us too!!!
"My friend and I have hours of fun with this book. We love it!"
R. Sullivan (17) and B. F. (12), Virginia
"Everyone is very impressed with the book. Teachers are asking
where they can buy it. One teacher tried it with a child who is a
bit restless and it worked exceptionally well..."
Dr. Jewel A. Smith - pianist & teacher, Ohio
"I have always encouraged my daughter to play piano, but she was
frustrated. When she tried this book she was greatly encouraged
because she could play right from the start. She wants to know
when the next one is coming!"
M. Snyder - flutist, Virginia
"I found it to be the best book to give beginners. They just keep
playing. Easy and fun!"
C. Hoffmann - piano teacher, Hawaii
"My granddaughter Kailyn, who is 6 years old, played the book from cover to cover, over and over again. And she
listens to the CD constantly. It's her favorite."
R. S., retired federal employee