[Physical Book] Chord First Book 2: All-in-One Piano Method for Teens & Adults

Paperback Edition | Older Beginner Chord-Based All-in-One Method Book 2

Chord First is an all-in-one piano method designed for teen and adult beginners, returning students, and students who know the basics but need a more practical, chord-based approach. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

 

Chord First Book 2:  Building on the foundation from Book 1, students strengthen technique, deepen their understanding of theory, and develop greater confidence playing from chord symbols. Through contemporary, pop, jazz, new age, folk, and classical-inspired pieces, each lesson encourages musical independence while introducing new challenges one step at a time.

Designed for students who have completed Chord First Book 1 or who already have a basic understanding of chords and lead-sheet playing, this book can be used with a teacher or as a guided self-study method.

While Book 1 focused on learning the basics of note and chord reading, Book 2 expands to three-note chords (triads), inversions, syncopated rhythms, and adding the damper pedal.

Chord First Book 2 helps students move beyond the basics to become more confident, expressive, and independent chord-based pianists.

 

Inside this 80-page book, students will work through:

Lead Sheets
Play fuller arrangements with new accompaniment patterns and rhythmic styles. Guided scores help students create balanced songs from Day 1. Lead Sheet pages allow students to make creative decisions and explore sounds and patterns.

Chords
Expand your vocabulary with new chord types, inversions, and practical progressions. Book 2 introduces triads, how they're built, how to invert them, and how to play blocked and broken chord patterns.

Theory
Strengthen your understanding of notes, chords, harmony, rhythm, intervals, and musical symbols through real music. Every unit includes instructional pages, writing assignments, and unit reviews.

Technique
Develop coordination, finger independence, and expressive playing through progressive technical exercises. Master the art of the pedal for a more expressive sound.

Creativity
Continue exploring music through composition, improvisation, and creative musical choices.

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If you would like to purchase a digital studio license for this book, that is available here for $99.95.