Advanced music reading
Take notation further with a more involved repertoire.
Progressive piano study · Book 2
Learn How to Play the Piano: Book 2
Ready for the next step at the piano?
Book 2 is a piano book for students who know the basics: students who have completed Book 1 or already have basic piano knowledge. Explore 15 familiar melodies through progressive piano lessons with richer rhythms, chords, music reading, musical forms, and expressive playing. Choose the spiral-bound edition or instant-download PDF.
From solid basicsto expressive playing
- 15Familiar
melodies - 4Focused
skill areas - 6Sample
pages
How Book 2 moves forward
01Review the basics
02Read further
03Build rhythm & chords
04Play with expression
A familiar musical path
A natural continuation after the basics.
Book 2 is for piano students who have completed Book 1 or already have basic piano knowledge. It introduces more involved melodies, rhythms, chords, and musical forms without losing sight of the pleasure of playing recognizable songs.
Fifteen familiar songs to keep practice musical
Play songs you recognize while the musical work advances. The collection includes:
Yankee DoodleTell Me WhyWe Shall OvercomeThis Land Is Your LandBuffalo GalsI've Been Working on the Railroad
At the keyboard
What this book develops
Rhythm and timing
Build steadier coordination and rhythmic confidence.
Stronger foundations
Connect earlier skills through richer chords and forms.
Expressive playing
Develop musical shaping as the pieces become more involved.
Choose your format
Choose your spiral-bound edition or instant-download PDF.
Keep a physical copy at the piano bench, or choose the digital download for immediate access whenever you are ready to play.
Keep it at the bench
Spiral-Bound Edition
$20
- Amazon-listed spiral-bound edition
- Keep a copy ready at the piano bench
- A screen-free practice companion
- A thoughtful gift for a progressing pianist
- Amazon fulfillment and returns
Instant-download PDF
Digital PDF
$7.53
- Instant-download PDF after purchase
- Print a working copy when you need one
- Keep the book close while travelling
- Start your first lesson right away
- A flexible, digital practice companion
Justin Michael Cahoon · Spiral-bound · English · Published February 15, 2022 · ISBN-13 978-1647755515
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Preview the music.
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Frequently asked questions.
Book 2 is designed to make the next stage of learning feel musical, structured, and approachable from the page.
Choose your formatWho is Learn How to Play the Piano: Book 2 for?
It is intended for students who have completed Book 1 or already have basic piano knowledge. It is a piano book for students who know the basics; advancing players and teachers seeking progressive material are also suitable readers.
What musical skills does Book 2 cover?
The book continues into more involved melodies, rhythms, chords, and forms. It develops music reading, rhythm and timing, stronger fundamentals, and expressive playing.
What songs are included?
Book 2 contains 15 melodies. Named selections include Yankee Doodle, Tell Me Why, We Shall Overcome, This Land Is Your Land, Buffalo Gals, and I've Been Working on the Railroad.
What formats can I choose?
Choose a spiral-bound printed edition for the piano bench or the Learn How to Play the Piano Book 2 PDF for immediate access.