A first sight reading piano book for young children which aims to simplify sight reading and make it FUN The approach is structured following the content of the Lightning Piano Books. It focuses on pulse, rhythm and reading pitch by both note recognition and pitch direction. Each chapter includes duets which not only make sight reading more enjoyable but encourage pupils to keep the pulse and to listen while playing. Inspired by Paul Harris' books on Simultaneous Learning, Lightning Piano introduces new concepts slowly and logically a step at a time so that theory, aural and practical skills...

A first piano book for young children which aims to grow a love of music making while developing all the skills needed to be a pianist. The approach is structured but the material is designed to be creative and fun, encouraging experimentation, improvisation and playing by ear alongside learning to read music. Inspired by Paul Harris' books on Simultaneous Learning, new concepts are introduced slowly and logically a step at a time so that theory, aural and practical skills are combined. The book includes Teacher's Parts which are also available as sound files at www.lightningpiano.com. The...

This is the second book in theLightning Piano Sight Reading sight reading series which aims to simplify sight reading and make it FUN for young children The approach is structured following the content of the Lightning Piano Books. It focuses on pulse, rhythm and reading pitch by both note recognition and pitch direction. Each chapter includes duets which not only make sight reading more enjoyable but encourage pupils to keep the pulse and to listen while playing. Inspired by Paul Harris' books on Simultaneous Learning, Lightning Piano introduces new concepts slowly and logically a step at a...