August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

There’s Even More to Playing the Piano…

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There’s Even More to Playing the Piano…

We’re thrilled to announce that Finchcocks Musical Director David Hall’s new book, the long-awaited sequel to There’s More to Playing the Piano, is now available to purchase!

In his new, green book, David once again explains musical ideas with his trademark simplicity and clarity. Those of you who have read the original blue book will be familiar with the format. Building on the skills gained in his first book, each chapter has a practical activity to try at the piano and a QR code that links to a video lesson.

Circle of fifths at Finchcocks

The content of the green book is that bit more advanced than that of the blue. Topics include:

  • Melodic Devices
  • Harmonisation
  • Chord Progressions
  • Modulation
  • Counterpoint
  • Chromatic Chords
  • Figured Bass
  • Jazz Scales
  • Analysis
  • Genres
  • Advanced Notation
  • A bit of Science

The green book would suit anybody who can play the piano at Grade 6 level or above. It would be a great help to anybody studying GCSE music, A-level music or Grade 8 theory. It would be a good introduction to musicianship skills for anybody studying music at university or at an equivalent high level.

There’s Even More to Playing the Piano is not just a book for people who are obsessed with music theory! It also serves as a great introduction to keyboard skills and analysis. Those of you who have been to David’s courses at Finchcocks will appreciate how musical analysis and musical understanding can inform your performance of repertoire and speed up the learning process.

Both books are available now on Amazon and come highly recommended. E-book versions are also available to those who subscribe to Graham Fitch‘s Practising the Piano – Online Academy

Praise for There’s More to Playing the Piano:

“Could this be the ideal music theory primer for pianists of all ages? In a word, yes” ~ Andrew Eales, PianoDao

“The music theory book I wish I’d had years ago. It makes exploring theory feel much more relevant to playing” ~ Amazon review

“So good. I find that the lessons…stick in my head. There’s some extraordinary insights in the book.” ~ Amazon review