The Art of Sight-Reading at the Piano
by Aria Farjadi
A complete method for sight-reading: reading and playing music at first sight, calmly and without stopping. Available in 13 languages as an e-book.
Books
Books for pianists
Methods, technique and the inner side of playing – books that are actually used at the piano.
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Sight-reading and The Intuitive Pianist
The State Before the Note · The Intuitive Pianist, vol. 1
by Aria Farjadi
The nervous system, the starting ritual and the space before the first note.
The Freedom of the Body · The Intuitive Pianist, vol. 2
by Aria Farjadi
Weight, balance and unnecessary tension at the piano.
The Anatomy of Sound · The Intuitive Pianist, vol. 3
by Aria Farjadi
The fingertip as a brush and the four touches.
Presence in the Now · The Intuitive Pianist, vol. 4
by Aria Farjadi
The unexpected note, the resonance and presence while playing.
The Listening Repertoire · The Intuitive Pianist, vol. 5
by Aria Farjadi
Energy zones and how to choose and practise repertoire.
Classic methods and technique
Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course 1
by Willard A. Palmer m.fl.
The most used method for adult beginners: notes, theory and pieces in one book.
Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course 2
by Willard A. Palmer m.fl.
The next step once the first months are behind you.
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course 3
by John Thompson
The classic step-by-step method for children.
Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist (komplet)
by Charles-Louis Hanon
The finger exercises pianists have used for generations. Play slowly and softly.
Czerny: The School of Velocity op. 299
by Carl Czerny
Études for lightness and speed once the basics are in place.
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