I've reviewed at least 6 different piano methods for my kids. I didn't like the ones I was taught out of that constantly used finger numbers, made me learn by finger numbers notes. I almost quit as a child when they took away number all at once, and because the music wasn't so fun. If kids don't like the music there's not much incentive to want to practice. I didn't think Alfred's is the best method to learn, that would be Faber. And I liked another method that stressed stepping and skipping more. But neither of these methods had as compelling of music. My kids liked Alfred's Alfred songs the best so wanted to practice these the most, so I stuck with this method and used some technic principles out of Faber and really stressed stepping and skipping worked into my teaching of my children. I realized no method was perfect but I liked this the best by far for the fun songs. Oh and I also liked RKM to teach sight reading.Read full review
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The Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Theory Book, 1A......Order # 15-10591-63367..... charged $5.83 for a book that is TOTALLY written in and filled out, a book that is meant for an original student to fill out. ALL written up, every answer (some correct, some not), no space for a new student to fill out on their own. Again, a return is definitely desired....it's worthless to my needs.
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This is the book that was requested by our son's piano teacher. She claims they are the best for teaching over all the others she has tried. Had a few other parents say they were going to switch to this brand as they were not happy with a couple other instruction brands. My son (7 years old) seems to be able to follow the lessons easily and even works ahead on his own. So it seems to hold his interest and I have noticed a good acceleration in his skills. Really have no negative comments on this product at this time. I also am not a piano player myself so am no expert on the subject either.
Arrived on rime, using it immediately. Student progressing very well.
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