Pointer System for Piano - Instruction Book 1 | Beginner Piano Instruction Book | Easy Piano Method | Self Teaching Keyboard Basics | Chords & Melodies | Songbook with Familiar Songs - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0793524555 ISBN 13: 9780793524556

Publisher: Hal Leonard, 1970

Synopsis

Pointer System for Piano - Instruction Book 1 by Various Authors is a beginner-focused piano method designed for first-time players and self-learners who want a clear, approachable way to start playing. Built around a simplified system of reading melody lines with chord symbols, this book allows learners to play familiar songs early while gradually understanding how music works on the keyboard.

Created for those new to piano or returning after time away, this method introduces essential fundamentals such as keyboard layout, staff reading, rhythm, scales, and basic melodies. The accessible approach keeps learning practical and engaging, helping build confidence through real music rather than abstract exercises.

This songbook presents foundational musical concepts including keyboard layout, staff reading, rhythm, scales, and basic melodies. The arrangements are simplified and accessible, using standard notation alongside chord symbols to support independent practice. With a collection of familiar and traditional songs, learners can connect technique with real music, reinforcing skills through repetition and enjoyment.

The Pointer System approach encourages steady progress without overwhelming detail, making it especially valuable for adult beginners, hobbyists, or anyone returning to piano after time away.

Song List
Andantino * Auld Lang Syne * Beautiful Dreamer * Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms * Can Can Polka * Carnival Of Venice * Down In The Valley * Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes * Du, Du Liegst Mir Im Herzen (You, You Weigh On My Heart) * Faith Of Our Fathers * Folk Dance, Op. 39, No. 13 * Home Sweet Home * Jingle Bells * Little Annie Rooney * Little Brown Church In The Vale * Long, Long Ago * Merrily We Roll Along * Oh! Susanna * Pop Goes The Weasel * The Rose Of Tralee

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About the Author

Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard LLC has become the worlds largest source of music performance and instructional materials, with a catalog of over a million products in both physical and digital form. They represent many of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time and publish and distribute works from all genres of music for all styles of musicians and ensembles.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hal Leonard
• Publication date: 1970
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0793524555
• ISBN 13: 9780793524556
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 36