How to learn piano classics

3. Purchase a beginning piano
method. Alfred, Shaum and
Bastien are some of the most
popular methods. Bastien
features a well-rounded
approach to learning piano
that includes level-appropriate
theory lessons as well; if you
want to pursue music
seriously, you might want to
consider this method. Shaum
introduces classic piano
music at every level; this
might be the best method if
your main goal is to begin
playing piano classics right
away.

4. Practice your selected piano
method, but don't wait until
you have mastered the piano
to begin playing piano
classics. There will be
simplified versions of some
of these classics included in
your piano books. When you
feel comfortable playing
those versions, purchase
simple piano sheet music
from a music retailer or visit
one of the many online
libraries that provide free
simple piano classics (see
Resources). Try your hand at
classical, pop and Christmas
classics for variety.

5. Continue working through the
levels of your piano course while
augmenting your
lessons with simple piano
classics such as "Fur Elise" or
the popular "Chopsticks." As you
advance through your books,
add more difficult versions of the
simple piano classics you have
been playing. Sheet music for
piano comes in various
arrangements to fit the level of
your playing, and by playing
more complex versions of the
same song as you progress in
skills, you will find the transition
easier. You also can add new
classics to the mix to expand
your musical repertoire.

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