Play it again: PIANO is a best-selling piano course for all ages, but is particularly useful for adults returning to the piano after learning earlier in life.

Book 1 contains 28 pieces and moves students progressively from Grade 1 – 4/5 of the British music examination syllabus standard. Repertoire is varied from Baroque to Contemporary styles, including jazzy pieces, technical studies, and some well-known arrangements.

These books are unique due to their technical content: each piece contains numerous practice tips, suggestions, and ideas, and there’s also a section focused on developing piano technique at the beginning of each book, and theory information (Books 1 and 2) and warm-up exercises (Book 3) at the end.

Book 2 contains 21 pieces and moves progressively from Grade 5 – 8 of the British music examination syllabus standard, following on from Book 1.

Repertoire is varied from Baroque to Contemporary styles, including much-loved favourites; pianists can enjoy jazzy, modern pieces, as well as an eclectic mix of original piano music and some well-known arrangements. The ideal refresher course which can be studied with or without a teacher.

 ‘The content is insightful and engaging for adults who are independent learners. Teachers could use this collection as a model for how to systematically guide learners to independently apply appropriate practice techniques. Spanswick’s approachable and methodical tone is appealing and emphasizes musicianship.’

The American Music Teacher Journal