As a current subscriber to Susan’s course (Faber Adult Book 1) I would recommend without reservation. I am 66 yrs old, having started piano only 16 months ago and am around ABRSM grade 1 standard. While the book is not aimed specifically at any particular exam curriculum it has helped me significantly in many fundamental skills and techniques, and I’m only 50% through the course. The book on its own is very good but with Susan’s excellent guidance and advice as well as much augmented material she has added to the course, I have found it invaluable as a learning aid and it’s the closest thing to having your own personal teacher at a fraction of the price.
I have been a subscriber since October, and it will take me a while to finish the full course, but I must say I am grateful for the depth and quality of your instruction. The videos are effective and thorough and, and unlike a personal teacher, I have immediate access to them. I can view them and review them at anytime. I know that you provide piano learning videos for free, but I need the structure that Piano Roadmap provides. In addition, your monthly subscription fee is a great deal smaller than the $45/hour instructor that came once a week. I appreciate the fact that I can email you if I have questions regarding a lesson or techniques, but, as I’ve said, your videos are pretty thorough, so there’s no need as of yet. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you.
Thanks Susan. I thinks etudes like this are a fun way to practice various technical challenges. I was also pleased to see your focus on the finger-wrist-elbow connection. I’ve just started reading a book by Penelope Roskell called ‘The Complete Pianist’ . It’s a heavyweight at 500+ pages and in the uk retails at around £48 so not cheap but it’s a massively exhaustive study in almost forensic detail of the body-piano interface covering hundreds of piano techniques and how best to use the body to both avoid longer term injury as well as enhance musical performance. Too many pianists suffer avoidable RSI problems. I’m still a beginner and very glad to have discovered this book early in my piano journey.
This is a very well-constructed explanation and method of teaching. I am a decently accomplished musician in other areas (mostly the Rock n Roll School of Hard Knocks), but lately have been writing a lot on piano to develop some more skills and a different perspective on songwriting. I have a background in formal music instruction, but that was way back in the 90s. I'm relearning how to read music and getting into some theory, mostly with chord chemistry and exploring new keys. The layout of the piano gives me a better visual than the guitar, even though I am very familiar with playing guitar, and it opens up crazy opportunities for creativity. So, the other goal is to get more comfortable on the piano, so I can make that creativity happen. (Looking forward to doing that 12-week scales challenge.) Anyway, I'm so glad to have found you. I tend to trust credentials when it comes to teaching and you have it nailed. I like your teaching style a lot. I wrote out your "procedure" on the back of the music, and I am giving all of those methods a shot, with this piece being the vehicle. I'm learning this one, no matter how long it takes. Cool video!
Good luck! I agree that the keyboard gives the best visual when learning music theory. I dabbled in composing for film for a bit, and found that learning another instrument was great for sparking creativity. Hope the same for you!
@@PianoRoadmap The TV/Film world is a large space for music. I work in video/broadcasting and there is plenty of room for new music. A bit of a side venture, myself, and piano/keys are really important to know for that type of music. Thanks for all the material. I'm getting some nice piano chops going, already, following your videos.
Thank you, Susan! I like this piece a lot, and your tutorial, especially the practicing in rhythms, was really helpful. This will also help me with Bach’s Prelude in C major, and Pescetti’s Presto from Sonata No. 6 in C minor, which is a reasonable challenge for me (I hope!). As a singer, I’m enjoying learning chords, and I like broken chords because my hands are small. A piece(s) that puts the arpeggios in the left hand would be good at some point.
Hello Susan. Do we need to follow the indicated fingering in the score? I noticed you play differently. For example the 2nd measure RH indicates C# with 2nd finger, and you play with your 1st finger?
The fingerings in the score are just suggestions if you need them. You'll notice I put wrote in fingers 1 & 2 in parenthesis above the C# and E. Finger 2 on C# lets your hand alignment stay straighter, but I feel finger 1 on the C# is comfortable enough (not TOO much movement IN to get the thumb on black key). Since it's what I naturally do and it's not hindering my technique, I played it that way.
As a current subscriber to Susan’s course (Faber Adult Book 1) I would recommend without reservation. I am 66 yrs old, having started piano only 16 months ago and am around ABRSM grade 1 standard. While the book is not aimed specifically at any particular exam curriculum it has helped me significantly in many fundamental skills and techniques, and I’m only 50% through the course. The book on its own is very good but with Susan’s excellent guidance and advice as well as much augmented material she has added to the course, I have found it invaluable as a learning aid and it’s the closest thing to having your own personal teacher at a fraction of the price.
🥰 Thank you for that review, and I'm so happy to hear that it's helped you so much!
Thanks so much, this is an so detailed and amazing tutorial!
I have been a subscriber since October, and it will take me a while to finish the full course, but I must say I am grateful for the depth and quality of your instruction. The videos are effective and thorough and, and unlike a personal teacher, I have immediate access to them. I can view them and review them at anytime. I know that you provide piano learning videos for free, but I need the structure that Piano Roadmap provides. In addition, your monthly subscription fee is a great deal smaller than the $45/hour instructor that came once a week. I appreciate the fact that I can email you if I have questions regarding a lesson or techniques, but, as I’ve said, your videos are pretty thorough, so there’s no need as of yet. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you.
Wow, thank you for review of the Faber Follow-Along Piano Course! I'm so glad you're finding it helpful.
Thanks Susan. I thinks etudes like this are a fun way to practice various technical challenges. I was also pleased to see your focus on the finger-wrist-elbow connection. I’ve just started reading a book by Penelope Roskell called ‘The Complete Pianist’ . It’s a heavyweight at 500+ pages and in the uk retails at around £48 so not cheap but it’s a massively exhaustive study in almost forensic detail of the body-piano interface covering hundreds of piano techniques and how best to use the body to both avoid longer term injury as well as enhance musical performance. Too many pianists suffer avoidable RSI problems. I’m still a beginner and very glad to have discovered this book early in my piano journey.
Interesting! Keep me updated on how you like the book and whether you think it's worth the investment.
This is a very well-constructed explanation and method of teaching. I am a decently accomplished musician in other areas (mostly the Rock n Roll School of Hard Knocks), but lately have been writing a lot on piano to develop some more skills and a different perspective on songwriting. I have a background in formal music instruction, but that was way back in the 90s.
I'm relearning how to read music and getting into some theory, mostly with chord chemistry and exploring new keys. The layout of the piano gives me a better visual than the guitar, even though I am very familiar with playing guitar, and it opens up crazy opportunities for creativity. So, the other goal is to get more comfortable on the piano, so I can make that creativity happen. (Looking forward to doing that 12-week scales challenge.)
Anyway, I'm so glad to have found you. I tend to trust credentials when it comes to teaching and you have it nailed. I like your teaching style a lot. I wrote out your "procedure" on the back of the music, and I am giving all of those methods a shot, with this piece being the vehicle. I'm learning this one, no matter how long it takes. Cool video!
Good luck! I agree that the keyboard gives the best visual when learning music theory. I dabbled in composing for film for a bit, and found that learning another instrument was great for sparking creativity. Hope the same for you!
@@PianoRoadmap The TV/Film world is a large space for music. I work in video/broadcasting and there is plenty of room for new music. A bit of a side venture, myself, and piano/keys are really important to know for that type of music. Thanks for all the material. I'm getting some nice piano chops going, already, following your videos.
Thank you, Susan! I like this piece a lot, and your tutorial, especially the practicing in rhythms, was really helpful. This will also help me with Bach’s Prelude in C major, and Pescetti’s Presto from Sonata No. 6 in C minor, which is a reasonable challenge for me (I hope!). As a singer, I’m enjoying learning chords, and I like broken chords because my hands are small. A piece(s) that puts the arpeggios in the left hand would be good at some point.
Excellent, thanks for the suggestion! Glad this was helpful :)
Wonderful stuff, as always, Susan. Thank you! 🙂
Thanks so much. Can't wait to try this one out ❤
Wow such a nice piece
Another impressive video! Thanks!
Thank you for sharing
Hello Susan. Do we need to follow the indicated fingering in the score? I noticed you play differently. For example the 2nd measure RH indicates C# with 2nd finger, and you play with your 1st finger?
The fingerings in the score are just suggestions if you need them. You'll notice I put wrote in fingers 1 & 2 in parenthesis above the C# and E. Finger 2 on C# lets your hand alignment stay straighter, but I feel finger 1 on the C# is comfortable enough (not TOO much movement IN to get the thumb on black key). Since it's what I naturally do and it's not hindering my technique, I played it that way.
Wow, Is So Simple. I Can Definitely Do That. But Looking At It In The Beginning Was Intimidating, Chords? Arpeggios?