WunderKeys Pop Staff Piano Library For Older Beginners, Book One: Classical Pop Repertoire And Supplementary Activities

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In a traditional sense, this is not a method book; it is a hybrid teaching tool for older beginners that contains pedagogically appropriate piano pieces, technical exercises, and supplementary activities.

Most of the repertoire in this book is composed using our innovative Pop Staff. The Pop Staff is a modified bass staff that accompanies a treble staff. Chord symbols placed on the Pop Staff enable students to play simple left-hand pop chords, creating significantly more rewarding music than repertoire found in traditional older beginner books.

While this resource is not a typical method book, it is not a chording method book either. Older beginners WILL learn to read bass notes in the C 5-finger scale too. Through a carefully structured approach, students begin by reading notes in the right-hand C 5-finger scale only, accompanied by simple pop chords in the left hand. As they progress, notes on the bass staff are introduced and incorporated into the Pop Staff piano pieces.

By the end of this book, students will play piano pieces composed on the Pop Staff AND on the grand staff.

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4.6 out of 5

92.73% of customers are satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Piano Book for Grown-Up Beginners" 🎶💫

S.D. · 26 March 2024

I'm absolutely thrilled with this book! It's become my go-to when teaching piano to my older teen and adult students who are just starting out. The layout is brilliantly clear, offering a step-by-step guide that makes learning so much easier. Plus, the pieces are gorgeous - a real treat for the ears. It's perfect for more mature learners eager to play with both hands early on, steering clear of the simplistic nursery rhymes often found in beginner books. A fantastic choice for anyone looking to dive into piano playing! 🎹✨ Andrea and Trevor are great at creating books that engage and encourage piano students!

5.0 out of 5 stars THE Older learner Piano book you’ve been looking for…

E.C. · 20 May 2022

This is the older beginner piano book I’ve been looking for my entire teaching career! I couldn’t wait for this to be released and it doesn’t disappoint! From teenage beginners to adults (either beginners or lapsed learners) this book is EVERYTHING us piano teachers want and MORE! Engaging, well-paced and containing beautiful pieces (some of which will be familiar - another bonus!) Using the “Pop chord” method to begin with, You or your older learners will be playing hands together immediately! As the book progresses, you’ll also find instruction on the notation of the Left Hand so this book really does do it all! I currently have a teenager and two adults (one of which just turned 80 years old!) in this book and we can’t wait for book two!!

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for adult learners!

a. · 4 May 2022

Over the past year, I’ve started taking on adult students and they happen to all have one thing in common: they’re self-taught and able to sight read their way through fairly difficult pieces, however, they all struggle with the co-ordination involved with playing both hands together.This book is working wonders for their co-ordination by stripping everything back to basics, allowing students to focus on building their confidence with hands together playing, without the same complexity as the pieces they’d been tackling themselves. Now that I’ve been using this book for several weeks, I’m already seeing a HUGE difference in their co-ordination in their other repertoire. It’s also such a great feeling seeing their confidence grow, now that we’ve found a book that allows us to dedicate time to target exactly what they’d been struggling with!So, if you have any older students who aren’t total beginners, this book is still such a valuable resource!

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for teen and pre-teen beginners

P.T.M. · 25 May 2022

This addition to the Wunderkeys library appeals to teen and adult beginners with its contemporary design, and easy access to hands together playing early on. The unique “pop staff” ensures that the music learned is enjoyable and fun to play.I am currently using this book with a 12 year old beginner who is enjoying it and making good progress.

5.0 out of 5 stars Back to basics

M.C.L. · 16 May 2022

I am a lapsed adult learner who was recommended to re-learn by the Wunderkeys method. Seems to be working so far. Am now waiting for Book 2.

1.0 out of 5 stars Very childish, big print and slow moving

N. · 5 March 2023

Zero stars! £11 and I doubt anyone aged 9 and over would use it for more than a couple of months. Very childish! Bought for a teenager...... NOOOO

Our preteen is learning so much!

T. · 9 February 2024

This book is so user friendly, our 11 year old is able to go through it with very little support from me. It very quickly gets them playing songs. Ordered some more from the series because we loved this so much.

Sound pedagogy, unique approach, attractive to older students.

M. · 7 June 2022

Everything the Dows create has been gold! I’ve been waiting a long time for them to expand into the age group I like to teach — young adults to senior citizens — and this new addition does not disappoint! I’m also excited that book two has just become available, I just ordered it.The students I teach want to play for their own enjoyment, so the pop approach is comfortable for them. But the classics are not neglected here!The consistent, pleasant layout and sequencing of the books make them an easy reference source in later lessons, and easy for introducing new beginners to the piano. It also allows my own teaching style and materials. A self-teaching adult would find this series very enjoyable.They also provide a wealth of supplemental resources through their Facebook groups and website.This series of four books is planned to be followed by the Elementary books, which would be acceptable to most young and older adults.I can’t say enough about how much I love everything WunderKeys! I encourage you to explore their website where you canlook directly into the books!

Perfect for those over 15 just starting!

C.B. · 17 February 2022

I have been waiting for this!! This is so great for older students that don't want to learn Mary had a little lamb. Especially today, kids want almost instant gratification. This book gives them that whilst ALSO teaching them piano properly! So often I've taught chords by pictures to get the same passion. This book is also great for anyone that has played the piano for awhile but struggles sight reading hands together.I love know the chord as well so I can easily improvise along with the student.As a studio owner, we have over 60 piano students. I ordered 5 books and had sold them to students within the first day.I also love it's got rhythm and note reading exercises in it as well!!!I will definitely be buying more and making this a regular for my older new students. Also great for those first lessons to hook them in!

Great book for older kids or adults. Sounds full for beginning students.

A. · 20 March 2024

This book is for beginners, but older beginners or adults. Students will quickly feel like they are playing more advanced pieces because of the left hand "Pop chords"...all the while they are learning the basics.

Excellent beginner piano lesson book!

A.K. · 16 January 2024

I am learning the piano and found this book very easy to use. It use. Very clear instructions and slots of practice lessons.Highly recommend!

WunderKeys Pop Staff Piano Library For Older Beginners, Book One: Classical Pop Repertoire And Supplementary Activities

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