Books for a beginner?

[janus_007]

Hello...

As a newcomer to the piano, I need some advice regarding good books.

Where is a good place to start? What should I start with? scales-chordz-both hands-left/right hand-rhytm-fingering and so on... > Im not so familiar with all the terms...

Any help would be appreciated  

And what books could teach me the right techniques ?

Kind regards
Janus

[BuyBuy]

It depends on your age. How old are you ?

Then, for technique, Hanon is good, but you definitely need a good teacher to play it, cause if you don't practice it the way it should be, it can be a disaster for your technique.

So tell us more about you.

[janus_007]

I just started out as a piano student 1.st of May 2003. I practice approximately 3 hours a day including theory (note reading).  I consider myself as a very fast learner with great abilities to learn new stuff.  

[Chiyo]

If you just started playing piano, I suggest that you play more pieces before you start on chords and scales. I think it will help you getting the 'feel'.

However, if you want to start with chords, Alfred's Adult Basic Course 1 book is pretty good. I usually stay away from Alfred, but this book is an exception.

[olympia]

Hello Janus,
Re: Books for a Beginner!

I have just  come out with a 30 page guide to playing the piano with photos and simple easy to learn exercises. It is called Play Piano! It gets you playing in a easy and simple manner.  I include simple finger exercises, an overview of the keyboard, learning the names of the keys, learning to read the music on the staff, and learning about all the symbols which you encounter on a written page of music.  I also have a video available in which I give an actual lesson at the piano. It is called Make Music I.
I have been teaching beginners for the past six years in New Jersey.  

[glamfolk]

I would not recommend learning some chords/scales later, but learning them first.  Not only are they essential technique elements in playing, but they will give you an insight into the harmony you've been hearing all your life.  Learning pieces without learning chords is like learning a language without learning any words.  It's possible, but really impractical.

[lea]

suzuki books?

do u have a teacher yet?

lea

[xiaoken]

I'm 18. Would it be suitable for me to study from suzuki books? I was under the impression that they are for young learners.