There's no better way to start learning music than by learning how to play piano. It doesn't matter if you've never had a lesson or need a refresher on piano basics, this book helps you discover the joy of making music on the most versatile instrument of all. Simple step-by-step instruction gets you started, guiding you from basic beginner tunes into more advanced techniques. Get acquainted, or reacquainted, with how to read music, play chords, and build your own playing style.

Includes index.

Introduction -- Part 1. Getting started with piano -- Part 2. Deciphering squiggles on paper to create sound -- Part 3. One hand at a time -- Part 4. Living in perfect harmony -- Part 5. Technique counts for everything -- Part 6. The part of tens -- Appendix: About the website: Audio tracks and video clips -- Index.