The Classical Piano Method

This exciting new teaching method, by the renowned piano pedagogue Hans-Günter 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 interesting, varied and well-known pieces right from the outset. 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, such as the Ode to Joy, Für Elise and the Blue Danube Waltz. Leading the student through a range of exercises, repertoire pieces, theory checks, tips on practicing, playing and technique, and composer biographies, the process of learning is made interesting, informed and fun.
The four supplementary volumes present further material to help learning at each stage of the students' development, as well as offering up a wider range of beautiful pieces, for the solo pianist, or piano duet.

The method books and duet collections are accompanied by a CD recording of all pieces performed on a grand piano by a professional concert pianist, as well as some additional accompanying parts, which can be used as play-along tracks.

Instrumentation:
Piano

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Description of The Classical Piano Method:

This is ideal for adults and young people looking to learn the piano from scratch, or for those returning to the piano after a substantial break from playing.

As the learner, you will gain a traditional, classic technique, and will be introduced to interesting, varied and well-known classical pieces right from the outset.

The method is friendly and is carefully designed to progress in small manageable steps, beginning with simple fingering patterns and exercises, moving onto some of the most beautiful melodies and pieces from the baroque, classical and romantic eras: such as the Ode to Joy, Für Elise and the Blue Danube Waltz.

The Method Books lead you through a range of exercises, repertoire pieces to learn, theory checks, clear instruction & diagrams on playing and technique, tips on practising, and composer biographies. They also enclose a CD on which you can listen to all the pieces performed on a grand piano by a concert pianist, as well as some additional accompanying parts which you can use as play-along tracks. Learning is made interesting, informed and fun.

Method Book 1 includes lessons on posture, hand positions, staves, clefs, chords....
Method Book 2 includes lessons on intervals, changing hand positions, cadences, inversions, triplets, syncopation, 6/8 time...

- Do I need to buy multiple books?
No:
Method Book 1 (from the beginning) and Method Book 2 (progressing on from Method Book 1, when you're ready for it) contain all their necessary resources within themselves (including exercises, instruction, music pieces to learn, and CD).

However, the other books in the series are very useful supplements, should you wish to indulge yourself with a wider range of beautiful & enjoyable pieces which will help your learning at each stage of your development:
The Repertoire Collection books provide extra pieces directly linked to the levels of progression in the Method Books.
The Duet Collection books provide fun pieces (directly linked to the levels of progression in the Method Books) for you to play either along with a friend or along with their enclosed CDs.

Instrumentation:
Piano Diese aufregende neue Schule des renommierten Klavierpädagogen Hans-Günther Heumann eignet sich hervorragend für Erwachsene und Jugendliche, die das Klavierspiel von Grund auf erlernen wollen, oder für diejenigen, die nach einer längeren Spielpause wieder zum Klavier zurückkehren. Mit klassischer Musik als Basis für den Unterricht führt diese Schule von Anfang an interessante, abwechslungsreiche und bekannte Stücke ein. Die beiden sorgfältig entwickelten Lehrbücher gehen in kleinen, überschaubaren Schritten voran und beginnen mit einfachen Griffarten und Fingerübungen zu einigen der schönsten Melodien und Stücke des Barock, der Klassik und der Romantik wie 'Ode an die Freude', 'Für Elise' und der Donauwalzer. Ein breites Spektrum von Übungen, Repertoirestücke, Theorietests, Übe- und Spielhinweise, technische Tipps und Komponistenbiographien bieten dem Schüler nicht nur interessante und fundierte Informationen, sondern lassen diese Ausgabe auch zu einem echten Vergnügen werden.
Die vier Ergänzungsbände enthalten weiteres Material als Lernhilfen auf jeder Entwicklungsstufe des Schülers und zur Erweiterung des Repertoires mit wunderschönen Stücken für Klavier zu zwei bzw. zu vier Händen.

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