What could be the very basics?

[gh0st511]

What book could be helpful for building the basics of learning how to play the piano?

Czerny? Hanon?

I've heard hanon like exercises are mostly a waste of time (of course its helpful in some ways)

Then what book should I excecise with?

[mjames]

err, Czerny etudes are actually quite difficult. I think some of them are probably just as hard as Chopin's etudes, so don't underestimate him. As for hanon, i think he works best if you have a technique or idea you want to work on and or improve, otherwise it just ends up being mindless drill sessions. o.O

How about you get a 'how to play piano' books instead. They usually explain some proper and basic mechanics along with some easy sweet songs.

[chopinlover01]

+1 to mjames' post (as well as the new repertoire he's studying).
Also, it's generally best to stick with one method.

[dcstudio]

I've heard hanon like exercises are mostly a waste of time

yeah....everybody's an expert aren't they...   


don't believe everything you hear.