Burrowes Piano-Forte Primer: Containing the Rudiments of Music; Calculated Either for Private Tuition, or Teaching in Classes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. F. Burrowes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267791852 ISBN 13: 9780267791859

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the basics of piano playing with a trusted, classroom-ready primer.

This revised edition of Burrowes’ Piano-Forte Primer presents clear, step-by-step instruction on the rudiments of music. It covers the keys, staff, note values, time, scales, and practical fingering, making it suitable for private study or teaching in classes. Practical exercises and explanations are designed to help teachers and students progress together at a steady pace.

This edition emphasizes simple explanations, age-appropriate learning, and a gradual approach to more challenging material. It includes appendices with keyboard exercises, scale formation, chords, arpeggios, and common musical terms to support a solid foundation in piano technique.
You will experience:

• Foundations of reading music, including notes, clefs, and the staff
• Strategies for timing, rhythm, and fingering across scales and simple pieces
• Guidance for classroom or private instruction with reproducible exercises
• A structured path from first rudiments to practical playing

Ideal for beginners and teachers seeking a reliable, down-to-earth primer to build confidence and skill on the piano.

Ideal for readers of beginner piano instruction, music education, and those starting formal study in keyboard fundamentals.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267791852
• ISBN 13: 9780267791859
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 102