piano keyboard books

	Casio SA-76 44 Key Mini Keyboard, Orange List Price: $69.95 Sale Price: $48.05 Used From: $49.98
	Perfect for the beginner, the SA76 utilizes an easy-to-read LCD display that shows useful data including tone, rhythm, song number, metronome, tempo and the note being played. The intuitive design makes it easy to switch between Piano and Organ sounds with the press of a button...

Digital Casio CTK 2000 61 Key Music Electronic Electric Keyboard w Piano Books

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Group Piano Book 2 for Adults Keyboard Musicianship Lyke Hartline Manual

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61 Key Electronic Keyboard Electric Piano Black with Micphone Music book stand

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Best way to start learning to play piano/keyboard on your own.?

I'm a beginner and want to learn to play through books and dvd. Is this better than a teacher? Any tips?

I've started out as learning it on my own. However I was only able to play both hands as long as the bass were just chords that changed every measure. So then I got a piano teacher. It's been around say 4 years since I've been playing, and all I can tell you is that it takes loads of practice, patience, and effort. You may end up learning the same thing for weeks. And remember, when you're learning something, please make and effort to have it perfect before you move on.

Now when you ask if this is better than a teacher, I guess money wise yeah. However, learning yourself may take a lot more time but don't give up!

I'm glad you're taking an interest in the piano. Anyways, just make sure you have loads of patience.
First of all, you want to learn how to read notes obviously. You want to learn the treble clef and the bass.
In addition, you should also learn how to keep a steady beat. Most song have a 4/4 rhythm which means there are 4 beats in every bar.

This is an excellent site that shows basic note reading and rhythm: http://datadragon.com/education/reading/

Note reading and rhythm may not come to you at first but gradually as you learn to play more songs, you'll being more better at it. Even at 4 years, I'm still not perfect at rhythm not note reading.

This site over here has a "collection" of sheet musics with super super super basic notes you can read: http://www.yokewong.net/EasyNotes.html

Now for your first book, I highly recommend : http://www.amazon.com/Joy-First-Year-Piano/dp/0825680131/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240542108&sr=8-11

You should also do your own research and find some more Denes Agay books. those books were my first and they helped a lot.

also try this book: http://www.amazon.com/Technic-Fun-Hirschberg/dp/0757922597/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240542853&sr=1-3

As you progress you might want to find sheet music of your own tastes online. You may want to make improvisions on it so they can be easier for you to play.

You may also want to take a look at sonatinas after 2-3 years.
Anyways, find whatever you need over the internet... they have loads of stuff (: and find other books. Try not to work on more than 2-3 books at a time and keep at learning speed at your own pace.