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Book

Should I play the piano?

Call Number

  • J 786.2 BARB (CEN)

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Publication Information

Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, c2007.

Physical Description

32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.

Contents

  • Why do people play musical instruments?
  • What is a piano?
  • How does a piano make its sound?
  • Which musical family is the piano from?
  • What types of music can you play on a piano?
  • Who plays the piano?
  • How would I learn to play the piano?
  • Recordings to listen to
  • Timeline of piano history.

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