Learning to play the piano has never been easier. With easy-to-follow illustrations and fun practice pieces, this comprehensive step-by-step guide will have students well on your way to playing the music of your choice-even if they've never played a musical instrument. How to Play Piano covers basics like: - Choosing the right piano- Reading music- Positioning fingers properly- Playing chords and runs of notes- Developing effective practice techniques and much more- Practice pieces range from Ode to Joy and Yellow Rose of Texas to Yankee Doodle, making learning simple, fast and enjoyable.