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palmtigre

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Method Book

on: August 23, 2020, 05:44:20 AM

I'm currently using an old Clementi method book called Introduction to the pianoforte. I was wondering if that is good, or if there's a better one anyone can think of.

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volcanoadam

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Re: Method Book

Reply #1 on: August 24, 2020, 08:39:42 AM

I use two method books:
Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course - modern method, many well known pieces in different styles;
Michael Aaron Piano Course - more classically focused, first grade a bit boring, but the second is already quite interesting.
I like them both.

My recent recording from the latter one: