What you can learn from a Piano DVD?
Some of us are looking for a way to introduce piano into our lives but are not quite ready to begin the process of hiring an instructor. Other, more advanced pianists are looking to explore new types of music. A piano DVD may be the perfect solution for the new piano player or a more experienced pianist that may want to add a new type of music to their repertoire. The following are three of the most popular piano DVD choices and what they have to offer.
10 Easy Lessons! Piano Beginner Book, CD and DVD set hosted by Gary Turner.
An easy to follow and user friendly introduction to chord and melody playing, this is best for children under 5 who have just begun piano playing. It contains lessons with favorite childhood songs which makes it more fun for young music students. A colorful paperback story book comes with the DVD and CD and this will encourage student participation. Parents can even include the piano lessons in story time and as bedtime music.
Dr John's- Piano Bundle Pack: Dr John Teaches New Orleans Piano- Volume 1
This is designed for the more advanced pianist and offers a chance to explore the unique and soulful world of New Orleans blues and boogie. The lessons in this one have a personal and intimate fell to them and Dr John, One of Big Easy's greatest talents, guides the student to develop his own style.The upcoming Blues artists can master his own licks, rhythms, turnarounds and runs. The DVD is awe-inspiring piano playing. This renowned DVD was reviewed by Time Magazine which said, "just sit back and watch Dr John work his way through the likes of "C.C. Rider And Pine Top Boogie"... you will have got a graduate degree in soul"
A Lesson with Steve Allen: An Introduction to Jazz Piano
Though most people remember Steve Allen as a comedian, author and as the original host of The Tonight Show, his abilities as an accomplished jazz pianist were possibly his most inspiring talent of all. On this piano DVD Steve Allen shows the beginner jazz pianist how to add their own flair and style to simpler jazz pieces. With comprehensive and thorough step by step lessons, the viewer is shown specific valuable skills such as fake runs, octave vibrato and trills. There is even time devoted to showing the viewer how to build arrangements and how to play basic blues such as stride, walking basses and the use of 10ths. - 18762
10 Easy Lessons! Piano Beginner Book, CD and DVD set hosted by Gary Turner.
An easy to follow and user friendly introduction to chord and melody playing, this is best for children under 5 who have just begun piano playing. It contains lessons with favorite childhood songs which makes it more fun for young music students. A colorful paperback story book comes with the DVD and CD and this will encourage student participation. Parents can even include the piano lessons in story time and as bedtime music.
Dr John's- Piano Bundle Pack: Dr John Teaches New Orleans Piano- Volume 1
This is designed for the more advanced pianist and offers a chance to explore the unique and soulful world of New Orleans blues and boogie. The lessons in this one have a personal and intimate fell to them and Dr John, One of Big Easy's greatest talents, guides the student to develop his own style.The upcoming Blues artists can master his own licks, rhythms, turnarounds and runs. The DVD is awe-inspiring piano playing. This renowned DVD was reviewed by Time Magazine which said, "just sit back and watch Dr John work his way through the likes of "C.C. Rider And Pine Top Boogie"... you will have got a graduate degree in soul"
A Lesson with Steve Allen: An Introduction to Jazz Piano
Though most people remember Steve Allen as a comedian, author and as the original host of The Tonight Show, his abilities as an accomplished jazz pianist were possibly his most inspiring talent of all. On this piano DVD Steve Allen shows the beginner jazz pianist how to add their own flair and style to simpler jazz pieces. With comprehensive and thorough step by step lessons, the viewer is shown specific valuable skills such as fake runs, octave vibrato and trills. There is even time devoted to showing the viewer how to build arrangements and how to play basic blues such as stride, walking basses and the use of 10ths. - 18762
About the Author:
Michael Mickey Charles taught music in the public school system for 30 years before giving private lessons. His years of knowledge in teaching piano gives him unparalleled insight into what piano teaching software works and what doesn't. Don't purchase anything before you read what Mickey thinks of the top piano lesson software at his site http://www.piano-lesson-software.com.
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