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by Scott Houston (Author) "OK, so that I don't have any rioting piano teachers showing up at my doorstep, I want to make one thing perfectly clear right at..." (more)
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As seen on public television stations nationwide, a revolutionary new approach to playing non-classical music on the piano.Have you ever wished you could play the piano? Well, now you can! Scott "The Piano Guy" Houston teaches you to play the way the pros play, in a style enormously simpler than traditional classical piano and with an absolute minimum of note-reading. By focusing on playing the melody with the right hand (one note at a time) and simple chords with the left hand, Houston gives you the tools you need for a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Best of all, your tour guide to this adventure forces you to have fun along the way!

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Scott “The Piano Guy” Houston’s background combines a degree from Indiana University with over twenty years of experience in the music industry. From teaching to playing professionally to managing a music publishing company, he has been a part of many aspects of the music world. Realizing that most students do not aspire to become concert pianists, but rather want to enjoy being able to sit down at a keyboard and play their favorite music, he has taught hundreds of thousands of students successfully at universities and colleges and through his public television series and specials.
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OK, so that I don't have any rioting piano teachers showing up at my doorstep, I want to make one thing perfectly clear right at the start: THIS BOOK WILL ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY NOT TEACH YOU HOW TO PLAY CLASSICAL PIANO. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars i loved the book, July 16 2004
By A Customer
ok, i chose this book cause i thought i didn't need to touch the chords etc like other ways

when i looked at the chord section, i quickly turned back

don't get me wrong, i've been trying to learn music theory for 6 years, but i never understood it, as i only remembered enough to pass the test (in fact, i got a 60%).

BUT

when i turned back, i saw the page of that chapter, and it said something like: you might turn back on the sight of this chapter (lol) but just remember its always here and you'll need it eventually

i actually read the chapter about chords... and i was happy... cause it wasn't that bad afterall... and now i'm happy... i'm not finished with the book.. i only finished the chords part... but i'm already very happy, and this IS the first time i've commented after my 10 years of internet using.

i like this book period: it really is for someone who wants to just play the piano in a flash, like me, lol

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1.0 out of 5 stars it is a letdown..., July 17 2005
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I was disappointed in the book. It's an easy read and believable but I think Scott should have included a chapter of music pages. I
also think that it is put together cheaply; i.e. the paper quality is poor.
I would not advise anyone to buy this book.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Seen it all before., Jun 15 2004
By Jose Martinez (Baltimore) - See all my reviews
The information in this book outside of a bunch of bad jokes and a writing style that treats the reader like an idiot has appeared in books written before this one. The Piano Guy lifts what it wants out of other books and adds nothing new. It is a poorly made book unusable at the piano. Basically if you MUST buy this nonsense I strongly suggest a used copy as you will not be adding to his pocket from a work copied from others.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Play Piano in a Flash:
I bought this book as a beginner and now that I have used it for a few weeks I can see I can complete the book and pretty much still be a beginner. Read more
Published on Feb 4 2008 by Bob H

1.0 out of 5 stars I agree with the don't get this book group
This is a regular paperback to be read somewhere other than in front of the piano, so why bother. To have to hold this little paperback with one hand and try to practice with the... Read more
Published on Jun 9 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars You really can learn how to play in a short time!
Piano in a flash works. I myself sponsor and teach seminars like this all the time. If you're in the Michigan area and would like to find a seminar on how to play piano, check... Read more
Published on April 10 2004 by musicfactory734

1.0 out of 5 stars don't get this book
i haven't myself read this book, but i don't suggest buying it. i've been playing piano for less than a year and i can play some pretty hard stuff. Read more
Published on Mar 29 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS?
Ask yourself two questions:

Question One: Do you want to play classical piano on a world stage?

Question Two: Do you want to play piano in your own home for your own... Read more

Published on Feb 26 2004 by Richard N. Rust

5.0 out of 5 stars If you have struggled to play the piano, get this book.
I took piano lessons for 9 years from a classical pianist, as an adult. I had advanced to a fairly high level and could play some hard stuff - pretty well I think. Read more
Published on Jan 1 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars If You Put In a Little Work, This Book Delivers
I'm 43 years old and have never played piano before. That is, not until now. I got Scott's book about 2 months ago after seeing his special on PBS. Read more
Published on Dec 5 2003 by Thomas F. Haviland

1.0 out of 5 stars If I could give less than one star...
This book really is a scam. Really, really it is!!! If you want to learn how to play piano from using chords, if you can't hear it, dont try. Read more
Published on Dec 1 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars It's damn near a miracle!
What a great book and what a wonderful teacher Scott Houston is! I always wanted to play piano but never figured it could be this easy. Read more
Published on Nov 12 2003 by G. Lyng

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a Book for a Complete Novice
After the opening hype, the author begins to assume the reader has in fact taken some form of piano lessons, and he jumps into words and phrases and descriptions, which makes one... Read more
Published on Oct 27 2003 by jrollison

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