Her series of ten master-class programmes entitled Fanny Waterman s Piano Progress was screened on Channel 4 in the 1980s, and she is also joint founder, with Marion Harewood, of the Leeds International Piano Competition.

Part 2 builds on the foundations laid in Part 1, extending the compass of notes learnt, and introducing new rhythms, note values, chords and changes of hand position.

Part 2 builds on the foundations laid in Part 1, extending the compass of notes learnt and introducing new rhythms, note values, chords and changes of hand positions. As well as solo pieces, a sequence of duets offers student and teacher an opportunity to make music together. Designed especially for the needs of the younger beginner and delightfully illustrated throughout, the series makes learning the piano an enjoyable experience for both pupil and teacher. Games and puzzles give elementary theory a new lease of life, and children will love the rhymes and songs introducing characters such the Ostrich, Sammy Squirrel and the Old Man with the Beard!

Me and My Piano Part 1 is attractively laid out, with lovely illustrations, useful fact boxes, occasional theory pages, musical detective questions, and simple duet accompaniments to some of the pieces. Enchantingly illustrated, in full-colour throughout, this essential and irresistible book will encourage the young pianist to expand his or her learning in the most enjoyable way! By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Enchantingly illustrated, in full-colour throughout, this essential and irresistible book will encourage the young pianist to expand his or her learning in the most enjoyable way.Me and My Piano is the best-selling series by the distinguished authors Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewood, that has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. Games and puzzles throughout give elementary theory a new lease of life, and children will love the rhymes, songs and Monkey Puzzles pages.

As well as lively solo pieces, a sequence of duets offers pupil and teacher an opportunity to make music together.Part 1 takes the young pianist step by step through the earliest stages of piano technique, leading to very easy pieces for hands together using a constant five-finger hand position in C major. Part 2 builds on these foundations by extending the compass of notes, introducing new rhythms, note values, chords and changes of hand position. Fanny Waterman s success as a teacher stems from her concentration on security of technique combined with the development of imagination and musicianship. Does not apply to the purchase of Gift Certificates, hymnals, show kits, or products from these manufacturers: Acoustica, AirTurn, Alpine Hearing Protection, Antares, Apogee, Aquarius, Audient, Augustine Guitar Strings, Avid, Axe Heaven.