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My first piano book / written by Genevieve Helsby ; illustrated by Jason Chapman.

Piano book (portion title)
Helsby, Genevieve, (author.). Chapman, Jason, (illustrator.).

Summary:

Following the success of "My First Classical Music Book," author Genevieve Helsby and illustrator Jason Chapman return with "My First Piano Book." Bursting with life and humour, this is a uniquely comprehensive introduction to the piano, designed first and foremost to inspire. Text and illustrations are so perfectly in tune with each other that every page is a treat to explore. With a cast of animal characters showing what they know (and what they don't!), this truly is both informative and great fun. Book and two CDs, with online music, and narration. Part 1: "Why is the Piano So Special?" How the piano works and sounds. 23 music tracks including: Bach - Prelude in C; Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 21; Joplin - The Entertainer; Debussy - Clair de lune; Faure - Berceuse; John Cage - Perilous Night No. 6; Satie - Gymnopedie No. 1 Part 2: "How Do I Play It?" A clear introduction to playing the piano. Play along with 12 specially written pieces with "Guide Me" narration option.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1781980292
  • ISBN: 9781781980293
  • Physical Description: 72 pages. : color illustrations ; 26 cm + 2 audio discs (CD) (approximately128.58 min.)
  • Publisher: [London] : Naxos Books, 2018.

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Target Audience Note:
From 5 and above.

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Subject:
Music > History and criticism > Juvenile literature.
Music > Instruction and study > Juvenile literature.
Musical instruments > Juvenile literature.
Piano music > Juvenile literature.
Piano > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Picture books.
Sound recordings.

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  • 6 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 2 of 4 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

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Jacksonville Main Library E786.2 HEL (Text) 36015000626990 Easy Nonfiction Checked out 08/15/2026
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