Music Makers - Piano

 

This great title in the Music Maker Series features musician Simon Callow teaching you all the basics to progress in playing the piano.

The instruction covers everything you need to know, including: a basic description of the instrument and its mechanics; an overview of the different styles of music; the first steps using the Right Hand and then the Left Hand including the White Notes; the C Major Scale; the F Major Scale; the G Major Scale; Intervals, Tones and Semi-tones; Combining Notes with the Left hand and Right hand; Sharps & Flats; Minors & Minor Scales; Dominant 7ths and the Blues Tune; 4/4 Timing; Inversions; and Piano Styles including Boogie, Ballads and the Blues.

The DVD begins with a motivational "call to arms" by Jools Holland. The programme concludes with a performance piece by Simon Callow.