Notes on the Piano: Keep Hitting All the Wrong Keys? This Must-have Guide for the Piano Enthusiast Will Get You Sounding Perfect

Nearly three decades of teaching the piano has gone into Christopher Russell’s ‘Notes on the Piano’ – subtitled ‘A Series of Essays on the Playing and Teaching of the Piano.’ For anyone who has previously played the piano, this book would be extremely helpful in guiding them back into playing the instrument. It is packed with detailed advice surrounding the various stages of playing the piano and each chapter goes into detailed guidance and helpful explanations around the fundamental aspects of playing the instrument.

The book is very clear and easy to dip in and out of as the student grows in confidence at the keyboard. It’s also a motivator. It’s suitable for all types of people with an interest in the piano, whether beginners or experienced pianists. Above all else, it is a totally enjoyable read, the advice and guidance written in a way which is very engaging and interesting. Check out the ‘Some Piano-teaching Anecdotes’ at the end – some amusing stories which will bring a big smile to your face over a well-earned cuppa.

Synopsis of ‘Notes on the Piano: A Series of Essays on Playing and Teaching the Piano’ by Christopher Russell:

“I wish I had known of a book like this when I was learning the piano” is the sort of reaction to his book that Christopher Russell encounters because we all want to understand what we are learning as much as possible. Christopher regards this book as his life’s work in providing people with something that is enjoyable and useful to read to supplement their piano lessons, or to simply add to their knowledge if they play or teach the piano but no longer have lessons or are about to start the adventure of learning so fascinating an instrument with a teacher.

In the author’s words:

“This book is an encouraging companion to someone’s piano lessons in the exciting journey of discovery that learning the piano is all about.”