From the basics of music notation, the correct playing position and simple pieces covering a fifth, to mastery of the complete octave and a refined playing technique: This book covers everything the beginning pianist should know. To prevent piano playing from ever becoming boring, it covers a wide range of musical styles from Classical music to Jazz. Other topics include music theory and the acoustic basics of piano tone, thus laying a solid foundation for future studies in piano playing. The included CD makes practicing easy and fun!