Piano: An Easy Guide (An Easy Guide to S.) - Softcover

The piano has always been one of the most popular and appealing instruments, and one the with the richest and most varied body of music written specifically for it. This all-in-one approach to learning how to play provides an in-depth look at the piano's inner workings, exercises to develop fingering skills, and an explanation of essential terms. As beginners master the fundamentals, they'll pass through some of the most important periods of music, encounter key composers ranging from Mozart to Scott Joplin, and work on characteristic pieces for each era, complete with notes to aid playing and interpretation.