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Topic: New to Piano old to guitar  (Read 1247 times)

Offline uber

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New to Piano old to guitar
on: July 12, 2012, 01:34:32 AM
I'm looking for opinions/advice on some piano books for an adult beginner. I've been playing guitar for quite a while and I'm looking to start on piano. I know some theory but not a lot and I'm looking to make improvements there.

I'm particularly interested in jazz piano but classical is all good too. I'm primarily a rock guy on guitar but I like a range of stuff.

I'm wondering if the Jimmy Amadie books are a good place to start, or would my time be better spent elsewhere?

Offline roseamelia

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Re: New to Piano old to guitar
Reply #1 on: July 12, 2012, 02:49:09 PM
 I would highly recomend the Alfred series right here,  This link goes to the jazz page.

https://www.alfred.com/Browse/Ensembles/JazzEnsemble.aspx

if you havent heard of this website just look around on it and maybe you will find something you would like. ;D

https://www.alfred.com

this website also includes lesson books.
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Offline kamalayka

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Re: New to Piano old to guitar
Reply #2 on: July 13, 2012, 04:00:47 PM
I am a guitarist, too. Part of me really wants to learn how to play piano, but I need to keep my long nails to play classical guitar lol.

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Re: New to Piano old to guitar
Reply #3 on: July 15, 2012, 01:38:58 PM
Thanks I'll check that out.

I keep the nails just barely long enough so I can still use them a bit, but for the most part I use a pick :)
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