Singing and Playing: The Beginners' Book of the Oxford Piano Course for Class and Individual Instruction - Paperback

by Ernest Schelling (Author)

""Singing and Playing: The Beginners' Book of the Oxford Piano Course for Class and Individual Instruction"" by Ernest Schelling is a comprehensive guide for beginners who want to learn how to play the piano. The book is designed for both individual and class instruction, making it a versatile resource for anyone who wants to learn how to play the piano.The book covers a wide range of topics, including basic music theory, hand position, finger exercises, and playing techniques. It also includes a variety of songs and exercises that are designed to help beginners develop their skills and build their confidence.One of the unique features of this book is that it emphasizes the importance of singing while playing the piano. Schelling believes that singing helps students develop a better sense of rhythm and musicality, and he includes a number of exercises and songs that are designed to help students improve their singing while playing.Overall, ""Singing and Playing"" is an excellent resource for anyone who is just starting out on the piano. The book is easy to follow, well-organized, and includes a wealth of information and exercises that will help beginners build a strong foundation in piano playing.1928. Also authored by Gail Martin Haake, Charles J. Haake and Osbourne McConathy. The authors introduce the book with the following: Dear Children, This is your very first piano book. It is for boys and girls who are taking their first piano lessons. Have you ever tried to play your songs on the piano? You will notice that every piece in this book is a song. First you will sing the song and then you will learn to play it. That is why we have named the book Singing and Playing. We hope that you will like the pieces in this little book and that you will have fun singing and playing them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.