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The Never-Ending Story of Pianos and Piano Books

If you are learning to play the piano, it is unlikely that you will play music that you composed. Thus, you will need piano books. Though the number of books available seems to be unlimited, you can still take some basic steps to find the best books for your needs.

Three Centuries of Pianos and Piano Lessons
Perhaps you are selecting piano books for your child or for yourself. In both situations you are continuing the tradition of piano playing, which arguably began with Bartolomeo Cristofori`s invention of the modern piano around the year 1700. Since then, learning to play the piano and buying piano books has become a memorable tradition in many families.

By the 1800s and 1900s, the piano had become commonplace in many middle-class homes in the United States. Imagine a world before MP3s, CDs, records, and even 8-track tapes (mega-size audio cassettes). This situation made the piano the primary source of music in households. When people had guests visit their homes, they would encircle around the seated piano player, and sing while the player played and perhaps used piano books.

Because the piano was the musical focal point in a home, many children (and particularly young girls) began to learn how to play the piano. In fact, learning to play the piano became quite integral in boosting a woman's ability to become married. Along with having skills in household duties such as cooking, cleaning, and sewing, piano-playing skills also became important.

Your Type of Piano Book
When selecting from the cornucopia of piano books available, it is important to consider the type of book that you need. Various types of books available include:

* Classical songs (easy versions)
* Disney songs (and other brands)
* Duet songs
* Modern songs (easy versions)
* Nursery rhymes
* Religious songs

If you are selecting piano books for your child, then allow him or her to help select the book. And when selecting your own piano books, you should also make your selection based on your personal interests. Yes, why not learn to play some of the Disney classic songs with which you grew up?

Find Your Features
When selecting piano books, you should also consider their various characteristics. For instance, the notes and bars are typically much bigger than in a “standard” book. A children's piano book also tends to have an illustration that corresponds with each song. Furthermore, whether they are for children or adults, beginner's books tend to be shorter.

A Piano Book for the Ages
The piano books for children are usually for children who are at least three-years-old. However, you can also find beginner's books for teenagers and adults. Still, if you want to relive your childhood, you could certainly select a piano book created for younger players. Just don't let your children catch you playing “Mary Had a Little Lamb!”

After securing your first piano books, you are ready to start learning how to play the piano. Consider taking lessons through Rocket Piano, which can read you learning needs like a book!

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