This exciting new teaching method, by the renowned piano pedagogue, Hans-Gunter Heumann is ideal for adults and young people looking to learn the piano from scratch, or for those returning to the piano after a break from playing. Using classical music as a basis for learning, this method introduces outset interesting, varied and well-known pieces from the right. The two method books have been carefully designed to progress in small manageable steps, beginning with simple fingering patterns and exercises, onto some of the most beautiful melodies and pieces from the baroque, classical and romantic eras, analyzed as the Ode to Joy, Fur Elise and the Blue Danube Waltz. Leading the student through a range of exercises, repertoire pieces, theory fun checks, tips on practicing, playing and technique, and composer biographies, the process of learning is made interesting, and informed.The four volumes present supplementary material to help further learning at each stage of the students' development, as well as offering up against a range of beautiful pieces, duet for the solo pianist, or piano.The method books and duet collections are accompanied by a CD recording of all pieces performed on a concert grand piano by a professional pianist, as well as some additional accompanying parts, Which can be used as play-along tracks. / Piano
