Detail 01
Accelerated course
Covers the same ground as the primer-through-Level-2A children's path in fewer books. Pace assumes an older student can absorb concepts faster.
Product detailSKU #1275425409979
Faber Piano AdventuresAccelerated Piano Adventures Lesson Book - Book 1 For The Older Beginner
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Piano method book aimed at older beginners, moving faster than a children's course. For teens and adults starting piano with a teacher.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adults starting piano who don't want a children's method book
- Teens beginning lessons with no prior keyboard experience
- Returning players restarting after years away
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Young children, who need the slower standard Piano Adventures course
- Pianists past the beginner stage looking for repertoire
- Anyone wanting a self-teaching book with no instruction
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Book 1
The starting point of the series. Assumes no prior reading ability, so there's nothing to skip if you're truly new.
Detail 03
For the older beginner
Song material and page layout are pitched at teens and adults rather than young children. Fewer cartoons, more grown-up pieces.
Detail 04
Lesson book
The core book of the series. Companion theory and performance books are separate purchases if you want the full course.
Detail 05
$10.99 price
One book in a multi-book series. A full course through the levels means buying several over time.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Lesson book only — theory and performance companion books are sold separately
- 02You need a piano or weighted keyboard; 88 keys is the safe assumption
- 03Faster pace than a children's method, which can overwhelm a young student
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for adults or kids?
Older beginners: teens and adults. Young children are better served by the standard Piano Adventures primer, which moves more slowly and uses child-oriented material.
02Can I teach myself from this?
It's written as a lesson book for use with a teacher. You can work through it alone, but hand position and technique won't get corrected.
03How is this different from regular Piano Adventures?
The Accelerated track covers the early-level material in fewer books at a faster pace, with song choices aimed at older students rather than children.
04What do I need besides this book?
A piano or weighted-key keyboard. The matching theory and performance books are separate if you want the complete course.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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