Accidentals needn’t be difficult if they are approached in a simple and child friendly way. When introducing sharps and flats I always start by asking the child if they’d like to know the secret of the black notes and why they are so useful. This normally pricks their curiosity and gets them onside. It also […]
Roll Up Piano Review: Great for Extra Practice
When I first saw this Roll Up Piano I knew it would be a brilliant teaching aid. But when it arrived I had to share it as it offers such great flexibility for busy family life. I wish these were around when my kids were small! It’s a full piano keyboard that is flexible so you can […]
Best Easy Pieces For Piano Beginners
I’m always being asked which books and pieces I recommend for children starting to learn the piano. So I thought it would be helpful for all those new little pianists to share my list of Best Easy Pieces For Piano Beginners. Like all teachers I’m a bit of a magpie. Over the years I’ve built up a […]
Famous, Fun, Five Finger Piano Books For Beginners
When small children start to learn the piano you need to get them motivated with easy and appealing song books. These famous, fun five finger piano books for beginners are just what you need to get them hooked, and practicing too! Young children will find it so satisfying being able to play the tunes that […]
First Piano Lessons eBook Spanish Edition -El eBook Mis primeras lecciones de piano
The First Piano lessons eBook Spanish edition is now available!! We’re delighted to announce that our popular First Piano Lessons eBook has been fully translated into Spanish. This edition has stayed as close to the original as possible, but we do have some new friends! Can you spot the new members of the Spanish note […]
Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney: Easy Piano Sheet Music
Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney is such a huge favourite at Christmas. So this funny little song makes an excellent choice for piano beginners and the easy piano sheet music is perfect for building confidence and getting them hooked! When Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney Easy Piano Sheet Music Tutorial If the child […]
When The Saints Go Marching In Easy Piano Sheet Music
When The Saints Go Marching In is a good song choice for young pianists as it’s great for boosting confidence. This very easy version is in C major and is perfect for little hands. The simple repetitive five finger melody makes it easy to memorise and in this arrangement both hands play the tune in […]
Easy Piano: Row Row Row Your Boat
Row Row Row Your Boat is a great easy piano piece for young piano beginners. You’ll often find it in First Piano Lesson tutor books. The familiar tune is easy to pick up, the hands are in the beginner’s five finger position, and it’s a good one for introducing the left hand and bass clef. […]
10 Ways to Motivate Piano Beginners
Here are 10 ways to motivate piano beginners to help them develop the skills needed while hopefully having some fun along the way Small children need guidance and support with their practice when they start to learn an instrument. They need to learn how to be disciplined and organised which are both invaluable skills to have in life. But […]
The First Piano Lessons eBook Launch
Let’s Play Music is just over two years old, and in that time the FIRST PIANO LESSONS has been so popular. There are lots of excellent piano resources out there that are perfect for older beginners, but these lessons are aimed specifically at the youngest and are designed to engage and encourage little ones while building the […]