WHAT YOU’LL NEED
“Piano for all” is quite flexible in terms of what you’ll need to use the course, but a piano or keyboard is obviously non-negotiable.
It’s much better to get a 61-key keyboard and start practicing than to not have a keyboard at all.
portable piano keyboard
However, I’d still recommend upgrading to an 88-key digital piano with fully weighted keys as soon as possible if you’re serious about learning the piano.
Most 61-key keyboards are unweighted or semi-weighted, which means they feel much lighter and very different from an acoustic piano keyboard.
Digital pianos, on the other hand, usually have 88 hammer action keys that try to replicate the feel of an acoustic piano as closely as possible, which helps develop proper finger strength and technique.
In terms of tech, you have the option of downloading the e-books onto your Mac, PC, iPhone, iPad, or Android.
Pianoforall download page
If you’re using a Windows PC, you’ll need to download a free ebook reader called kotobee, which will allow you to watch all the videos and hear the audio clips embedded in the e-books.
For an Android device, you’ll need the same app, which can be downloaded from Google Play for free.
Finally, if you’re using a Mac, iPad, or iPhone, you can simply use the default Books app, which should already be installed on your device.
The Pianoforall website has detailed instructions and links for the downloads, as well as a thorough troubleshooting section for when the set-up isn’t going smoothly, so no worries there.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
With your one-time purchase of the course, you’ll receive:
Nine e-books plus one bonus book – These comprehensive e-books take you through various styles of piano music with chords, tunes, and exercises, teaching you just enough theory for each lesson. I’ll go into detail on each book below.
pianoforall 9 books overview
200 video lessons – Embedded in the e-book itself, these videos reinforce skills with explained keyboard demonstrations by Robin Hall.
He plays the lesson on a lower keyboard while an animated keyboard above shows you which notes he is playing, making it clear which notes you should play, what your hands should look like, and how it should sound.
500 audio tunes and exercises : These are beside each exercise to show you quickly what it should sound like. Auditory learners especially will benefit from hearing each exercise before attempting it.
