Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Play Piano Now! Book 2: Piano Comb Bound Book

Book 2 delivers what adult students actually need: gradual pacing that doesn't insult their intelligence, substantial reinforcement that builds real fluency, and sight-reading work woven throughout because that's what keeps adult pianists playing independently for life. The comb binding transforms a method book into a practical teaching tool that stays open without fighting you.

Methodical and encouraging. Book 2 assumes you've built foundational skills in Book 1 and invites you deeper into musicianship at a tempo that respects adult learning. The reinforcement pages feel supportive rather than repetitive, and the sight-reading focus opens doors to repertoire beyond these pages.

Adult pianists balancing music study with limited practice time, returning to piano after years away, or starting with no prior musical training. This book assumes adult maturity and responsibility while honoring realistic schedules and the need for clear, unhurried instruction.

• Complete the specially marked written exercises away from the keyboard, then return to verify your answers at the piano. This builds musical thinking independent of hand position and develops stronger score literacy.
• Spend extra time on the sight-reading exercises within each unit. Adult learners often skip ahead, but consistent sight-reading practice now prevents frustration when picking up new pieces later.
• Use the lay-flat binding to prop the book at a comfortable angle while playing. The binding design removes the barrier between reading and performing that can slow adult progress.

For private studio instruction with adult beginners or re-entry students, Book 2 serves as the core method spanning several months of consistent weekly lessons. Pair it with supplementary repertoire once students complete the sight-reading units, ensuring they can apply fluent reading skills to pieces they actually want to play.

• Sight-reading fluency across varied rhythmic and melodic patterns
• Sustaining practice motivation through reinforcement pages that feel purposeful rather than tedious
• Reading and interpreting musical notation with confidence and independence
• Hand position stability and finger independence across both hands in varied registers
• Understanding harmonic movement and chord function in simple contexts
• Connecting written notation to sound without constant teacher guidance