All 6 books - Digital version with Studio License

Playing with Chords, books 1 and 2 provide a solid introduction to the fascinating world of chords, while books 4 and 5 have content appropriate for more advanced students. The Teacher's Guide will be especially helpful for teachers less familiar with a chord based method.

• Playing from a lead sheet involves creating an arrangement.

• Playing with Chords will teach piano students how to create a pleasing and accomplished arrangement using chords.

• Students will learn many different styles.

• They will study a wide variety of arranging tips and techniques.

• Playing with Chords has a strong emphasis on theory and students will acquire a good overall understanding of arranging principles.

• It encourages and facilitates improvising, especially playing around with chords.

• Classical musician friendly. The course is written from a classical viewpoint.

• Playing with Chords consists of books one to five plus a Teachers' Guide.

• Ideally it would be used as a supplement to traditional lessons.

• It is appropriate as a stand-alone course for some students, especially those who struggle with traditional lessons.

• It is an excellent choice for those who just want to learn to play using a chord based system.

• The first books are accessable by young children who first need to have reached about grade one.

• Switching to a chord based method can sometimes save a student who is considering quitting.