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My first piano book / written by Genevieve Helsby ; illustrated by Jason Chapman.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: [London] : Naxos Books, 2018Copyright date: copyright2018Description: 72 pages. : color illustrations ; 26 cm. + 2 audio discs (CD) (ca.128.58 min.)Content type:
  • text
  • performed music
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
  • audio
Carrier type:
  • volume
  • audio disc
ISBN:
  • 9781781980293 (hardback)
  • 1781980292 (hardback)
Other title:
  • Piano book
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: Following the success of "My First Classical Music Book," author Genevieve Helsby and illustrator Jason Chapman return with "My First Piano Book." Bursting with life and humor, this is a uniquely comprehensive introduction to the piano, designed first and foremost to inspire. Text and illustrations are so perfectly in tune with each other that every page is a treat to explore. With a cast of animal characters showing what they know (and what they don't!), this truly is both informative and great fun. Book and two CDs, with online music, and narration. Part 1: "Why is the Piano So Special?" How the piano works and sounds. 23 music tracks including: Bach - Prelude in C; Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 21; Joplin - The Entertainer; Debussy - Clair de lune; Faure - Berceuse; John Cage - Perilous Night No. 6; Satie - Gymnopedie No. 1 Part 2: "How Do I Play It?" A clear introduction to playing the piano. Play along with 12 specially written pieces with "Guide Me" narration option.
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Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Notes Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 786.2 H484 Checked out 06/19/2024 33111009397676
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 786.2 H484 Available Torn page 12/17/21 33111009292687
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Bursting with life and humor, this is a uniquely comprehensive introduction to the piano, designed first and foremost to inspire. Text and illustrations are so perfectly in tune with each other that every page is a treat to explore. The original and vibrant approach to the piano integrates listening to professionals and learning to play in a unique and approachable way.

Following the success of "My First Classical Music Book," author Genevieve Helsby and illustrator Jason Chapman return with "My First Piano Book." Bursting with life and humor, this is a uniquely comprehensive introduction to the piano, designed first and foremost to inspire. Text and illustrations are so perfectly in tune with each other that every page is a treat to explore. With a cast of animal characters showing what they know (and what they don't!), this truly is both informative and great fun. Book and two CDs, with online music, and narration. Part 1: "Why is the Piano So Special?" How the piano works and sounds. 23 music tracks including: Bach - Prelude in C; Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 21; Joplin - The Entertainer; Debussy - Clair de lune; Faure - Berceuse; John Cage - Perilous Night No. 6; Satie - Gymnopedie No. 1 Part 2: "How Do I Play It?" A clear introduction to playing the piano. Play along with 12 specially written pieces with "Guide Me" narration option.

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