Carol Barratt: 6 books

Book 1 Starting To Play introduces the keyboard, note pitches and values, ties, accidentals, and key signatures. Pieces include Fur Elise, Swan Lake and music by the author Carol Barratt. Every piece has been specially chosen or written to illustrate a teaching point as well as to be enjoyed.The ideal tutor course for adults, or gifted younger beginners wishing to learn at a faster pace.

Over 130 timeless piano melodies, brought together in a single high-quality volume for you to play at home. This outstanding collection puts some of the world's greatest piano music at your fingertips and makes it easy to play. All pieces specially arranged by Carol Barratt.

Chester’s Piano Book: Number One is the first instalment in a course of tutor books which moves written by Carol Barratt, an established world leader in music education both as a teacher and composer, and beautifully illustrated by Wendy Hollie. Intended for the young beginner, this book...

Chester’s Piano Book: Number Two is the second instalment in a course of tutor books which moves written by Carol Barratt, an established world leader in music education both as a teacher and composer, and beautifully illustrated by Wendy Hollie. Intended for the young beginner, this book...

Book 2 Building Your Skills covers choosing and owning a piano, the major scale, tied quavers, metronome marks, triplets, plus over twenty pieces including The Entertainer and The Blue Danube. Also includes fascinating items of musical history and biography, an easy-to-follow introduction to the theory of music, and suggested listening to enhance your musical appreciation.

The Classic Piano Course, Book 3: Making Music aims to teach the piano for older beginners in simple, easy steps. If you’ve struggled to find an appropriate tutorial for beginner piano, then this may be the perfect course for you. As well as teaching a variety of pieces from some of the greats...