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Adult Piano Course, Book 3: Piano Book

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Adult Piano Course, Book 3: Piano Book

Adult Piano Course, Book 3: Piano Book

By John W. Schaum

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Book 3 of the JOHN W. SCHAUM ADULT PIANO COURSE includes some fundamentals for the beginning player and some performance pieces with which to apply them. Also included is a Musical Dictionary.

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Additional Details
Series: John W. Schaum Adult Piano Course
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 48
ISBN10: 0-7692-3654-5
ISBN13: 978-0-7692-3654-4
UPC: 029156148909
SKU: 00-EL00213

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About the Author: John W. Schaum

John W. Schaum (1905-1988) was a prolific piano pedagogue whose method books shaped generations of adult learners. His approach balanced foundational technique with immediate access to recognizable musical repertoire, understanding that adult students thrive when they can play real pieces quickly.

Why we love this

Book 3 honors what makes the Schaum method durable: it treats adult learners as serious musicians with limited practice time and real musical taste. The blend of essential technique alongside playable performance pieces means your students aren't drilling in a vacuum.

What to expect

Accessible yet genuinely musical. The performance pieces feel like real compositions, not exercises dressed up as music, and the 48-page length respects the adult learner's need for momentum without overwhelming density.

Who it's for

Adult pianists continuing their studies after Books 1 and 2, or self-directed learners who practice 30 minutes daily and want structured progression with musical payoff. This book suits students who learn best through playing repertoire rather than isolated technical studies.

How to get the most out of it

  • Apply hand position and posture fundamentals from the opening pages consistently during performance pieces; returning to basics keeps tension out of your playing across all tempos.
  • Let the Musical Dictionary serve as your reference before performing unfamiliar markings or terms; understanding the composer's intent shifts your interpretation immediately.
  • Build tempo gradually through the performance pieces rather than rushing to performance speed; the progression from fundamentals to performance assumes steady, deliberate practice.

How to use it

Use Book 3 as the foundation for weekly private lessons with adult students, assigning fundamentals sections for technical reinforcement and performance pieces for recital preparation. The Musical Dictionary doubles as a reference tool throughout the entire course.

Skills your students will build

  • Hand position and posture at the keyboard
  • Reading and interpreting musical markings and terminology
  • Tempo control and consistent fingering patterns
  • Applying fundamental technique to complete performance pieces
  • Sight-reading at an advancing level

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