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Got all 3 books in digital pdf for $5.00 on ebay. This way I can read on TV while I practice.
Thanks Again
https://www.ebay.com/itm/393014313497?ViewItem=&item=393014313497
I’d recommend getting a hard copy of volume 1 too. Volume 1 is going to take you quite a while. Like a year maybe, or more or less. Also there are workbook type pages in it you really want to work on and understand and write on if this is your first instrument. Take it slow, be kind to yourself and work hard. Do you have an hour or two a day? Additionally you should have a hard copy because taking physical notes on your music to help you through hard parts as you play is part of learning to play and play well in the long run. There are videos now of how each song is being played on YouTube for that book from what I read. You should receive a DVD or online resources (companies are shifting over time) with the hard copy of the book from Amazon. Try to find some videos on how to hold your hands and fingers, otherwise if and when you get a good teacher they will make you relearn. Executive summary: Wrists at least a little above the keyboard, fingers curved down somewhat, not caving in at the knuckles, shoulders and elbows relaxed.
By the time you get to books two and three of that series you’ll be able to enjoy playing and will be mixing in other materials. IMHO, etc. When you get through book three you’ll already be soaking in “intermediate” repertoire including some genuine (but relatively easy) masterpieces or you can otherwise further pursue whatever kind of music you are interested in.
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