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

""Singing and Playing: The Beginners' Book of the Oxford Piano Course for Class and Individual Instruction"" by Ernest Schelling is a comprehensive guide for those who are new to playing the piano. The book is designed for both class and individual instruction and covers the fundamentals of piano playing, including reading music, playing with both hands, and basic music theory. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of piano playing. The first section provides an introduction to the piano, including its history and the different types of pianos. The second section covers the basics of music theory, including notes, rhythms, and time signatures. The third section focuses on the fundamentals of piano playing, including proper hand positioning, posture, and technique. The fourth section introduces students to the concept of playing with both hands, and the fifth section provides exercises and songs for students to practice. Throughout the book, Schelling emphasizes the importance of singing while playing the piano, as this helps students develop a better sense of rhythm and musicality. The book also includes a variety of songs and exercises, ranging from classical pieces to popular tunes, to keep students engaged and motivated.Overall, ""Singing and Playing"" is an excellent resource for anyone who is just starting to learn the piano. Its clear and concise instructions, combined with its emphasis on singing and musicality, make it an ideal book for both class and individual instruction.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.