Play it again: Piano

Book 3 from the Play it Again: Piano series completes the course for those returning to the piano, and continues on their journey from books 1 and 2. Each of the pieces in the book is accompanied by full pages of easy-to-understand practice tips. The standard progresses from around UK grades 8 to diploma standard (advanced). Aimed at ‘returning’ players who have spent some time away from the keyboard, Play it again: Piano gives you the confidence to revisit this fulfilling pastime and go beyond what you previously thought you could achieve. Each of the pieces in this three-book course is accompanied by at least two full pages of easy-to-understand practice tips, all designed to get your fingers speeding comfortably across the keys once again! There are more comprehensive Piano Technique and Theory sections at the front and back of each book, so you can also delve deeper to regain a fuller understanding of music and technique. “I used to play the piano…” Aimed at ‘returning’ players who have spent some time away from the keyboard, Play it again: Piano gives you the confidence to revisit this fulfilling pastime and go beyond what you previously thought you could achieve. Each piece is accompanied by two full pages of easy-to-understand practice tips, all designed to get your fingers speeding comfortably across the keys once again! There are more comprehensive Piano Technique and Theory sections at the front and back of each book, so you can also delve deeper to regain a fuller understanding of music and technique. A refresher course for all abilities Each book is arranged in 4 progressive sections. Dip in and out wherever your level of playing suits: this four-book course starts with simple and elegant miniatures and progresses up to showy preludes by Rachmaninoff! Confident pianists could start with a later book, but there is a wealth of delightful repertoire and valuable practice tips in the Prep Book and Book 1 – it’s always useful to go ‘back to basics’. From Schumann to shuffles Baroque, Classical and Romantic works sit alongside Jazz, Ragtime, contemporary or traditional pieces at every level, so each lesson brings something different and you’ll learn to play in a range of styles, some of which may be new to your fingers. If you often find yourself saying “I used to play the piano…” but wish you still did, then Play it again: Piano is the resource for you! PLAY IT AGAIN: PIANO BOOK 3 - press reviews "Spanswick's approachable and methodical tone is appealing and emphasises musicianship." American Music Teacher Journal "Highlight recommended!" Music Teacher Magazine "Genuinely brilliant!" Andrew Eales - Pianodao.com "These books are well-presented and contain plenty of sound and helpful advice for restarters." Pianist Magazine