Teaching Little Fingers to Play Disney Tunes: Early Elementary Level Kindle Edition

My kids(5&7) are up and coming pianists. They love to mess around with the piano on their own at different times of the day. They enjoy a few of the songs in this book.We use several different teaching books including the Teaching Little Fingers to Play- beginning course. But they don't want to just learn music, they want to play music, the real stuff- ASAP! That's the way I learned: pure desire.I do spend time going over basic music skills, theory and easy finger exercises; however, the bulk of our time and their practice is learning songs. It's mostly rote and ear, but they love to play the catchy, memorable, to them, songs until they have perfected them. Then they show them off to others. They're eager to do this without me urging them on or grinding the lessons into their easily distracted minds- so, I'm running with it, and trying to find music that appeals to them.There's only a few songs in this book, and the only ones they like are The Siamese Cats, Kiss the Girl and somewhat, Winnie the Pooh. The rest of the songs are too boring for them or a bit obscure.They include teacher accompaniments and some finger numbering. The songs sound OK and with repeated practice the children get them down fairly quickly. Each child is different and learns as such.I pencil the ivories with numbers and notes; play the song for them, suggesting fingerings, and let them go- helping them when they ask or when they're in the mood, leaving them alone when they want private time with the instrument.An updated book with more popular songs sure would be great!

Who doesn't love a good Disney song? These classics are great alone for beginners or as duets!

This looks a little more advanced than the first book in this series but should be easy enough for a new piano student. I liked it because it contains songs that kids know, whereas the first "Teaching Little Fingers" book is the same music I learned to play 60 years ago, and today's kids won't recognize it. I also want to give a shout out to the seller Lafayette Music. I made a mistake on their seller feedback, which I deleted, but I now can't give them the five stars they deserve.

This is not for the “earliest beginner” but the songs are fairly simple...maybe for someone who’s been playing for a few months to a year. An adult would certainly be able to play them fairly soon, but for kids who progress more slowly it would take a while.

The item was received in good condition. Packaging could not have been improved on.I was satisfy with the item and it performed as expected and as advertise. I wouldRecommend the item and would order it again. For the price you could not get aBetter deal.

Our first Little Fingers book had our 4th grader playing christmas carols in 10 minutes. These aren't as easy or as simple (sharps and flats abound), but she was thrilled to receive it. Classic Disney (Winnie the Pooh, Bare Necessities) are her faves, and also more easily recognizable than ballads from Hunchback and Tarzan.Still, this series is great for early learners. I highly recommend this book series, as well as Keysies (stickers for the keys) for any age learning to play and read music.

I purchased this book after finding it in my search. The book seemed to be what I was looking for, a book with material he could practice over the summer. He is in the second grade and he can read some music. But this book is a little more advanced. Now classes are back in session and my son's piano teacher helps him with the music. There are alot of sharps and flats and if your child is like my son, he or she won't be ready to tackle it alone. Also, the selection of songs is not his or my favorite. There are some not very well known and antiquated songs in this book. I was looking for "You've got a friend in me". But we did not find it in this book. And they don't list all the songs in the book in the description on Amazon. I wish they could make a "Teaching Little Fingers to Play" book with more contemporary and popular disney film songs.

Bought as a birthday present for a student. Kids ALWAYS like learning songs they know. Has optional teacher duets. Layout is a little confusing at first, but that's only because of the duet format. I realize that you can't pick all the Disney songs, but I wish there were a little more or different ones in the book. I'm sure they're out there though! I'll find when the time comes

Excelente, viene piezas y acompañamiento para la pieza... además de las pistas lo cual anima al alumno.

Too difficult too quickly. This book isn't for the brand new pianist. It doesn't pair well with "Teaching Little Fingers to Play". Perhaps during John Thomson's Grade 1 book instead, this book would be appropriate. The songs, however, aren't too bad. It's nice to have the secondo parts for the teacher as well.

Just what I need for my beginner students. They love to play familiar pieces.

Dissapointed.. I tough it would be more easy listening for a beginner ( children).Quality of book is not the best..

My daughter was delighted with this book. It was recommended by her piano teacher.