{"product_id":"play-it-christmas-songs-a-superfast-way-to-learn-awesome-songs-on-your-piano-or-keyboard","title":"Play It! Christmas Songs: A Superfast Way to Learn Awesome Songs on Your Piano or Keyboard","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription for Sales People\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for moms, relatives, and educators who want to gift activity and unplugged books; and enthusiasts who have always dreamed of playing an instrument.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is \u003ci\u003ePlay It\u003c\/i\u003e different? Students read the music and strike the correct piano key immediately, skipping months of learning the written language of musical notation and how that translates to the keyboard. It is satisfying, motivating, productive and non-intimidating, eliminating frustration and dread. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent competition only provides black and white sheet music.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents are investing more than ever in supplemental education opportunities for their children. Portable keyboard sales are very strong (1m units +, annually) and buyers want accessible, low-priced ways to learn to play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefits of playing piano: adds neural connections; improves academic\/math performance; increases vocabulary and verbal sequencing; aids in foreign language learning; reduces stress and improves ability to handle stress; fosters hand-eye coordination; inspires creativity by requiring player to use both sides of the brain; causes greater aural awareness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePriced for impulse buy. Parents may buy the instrument, but be unwilling to invest thousands in lessons unless the child demonstrates a strong interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes built-in demand: Most music students annotate their music as a memory aid. This system provides the annotation system and icons are in place with the music already.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Editor Comments\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"I wanted my twin sons to learn piano but traditional methods proved frustrating and intimidating, so Antimo and I created this beginner piano book series for young children that uses color coded notes and icons to make learning fun and easy.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer Kemmeter\u003c\/b\u003e is a designer and publisher, as well as the author and creator of the best-selling Build It! series, easy and fun LEGO(R) books with creative building projects for young kids. Her new Play It! series focuses on teaching beginners how to read sheet music and play the piano or keyboard. Through books, she seeks to develop image-based tools to aid children in developing logical and creative approaches to independent problem solving. Jennifer lives in London, England, with twin sons who fill her home with their own piano education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAntimo Marrone\u003c\/b\u003e earned a Masters degree from the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples and has taught piano in Italy and the United Kingdom since 2000. He has instructed students of all levels, from beginner to advanced, in technique, music theory, improvisation, composition, and history. Antimo is passionate about developing innovative techniques to help students learn more effectively and become more motivated, and seeks to apply this passion to his love of music and piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fun and easy way to learn to play the piano or keyboard, with helpful instruction on classic and favorite songs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by the author of the best-selling \u003ci\u003eBuild It!\u003c\/i\u003e series in collaboration with an experienced piano teacher, the \u003ci\u003ePlay It!\u003c\/i\u003e books teach how to play the piano or keyboard in a simple, effective way. Using color-coded notes and character icons, the books include piano sheets of popular and favorite songs as well as a primer on how to read sheet music and some basic techniques. For beginners ages 5 and up, \u003ci\u003ePlay It!\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect companion on your musical journey.\u003c\/p\u003e Features classic songs like \"Jingle Bells\" and \"Deck the Hall.\" Piano labels are included inside the book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eKemmeter, Jennifer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJennifer Kemmeter\u003c\/b\u003e is a designer and publisher, as well as the author and creator of the best-selling Build It! series, easy and fun LEGO(R) books with creative building projects for young kids. Her new Play It! series focuses on teaching beginners how to read sheet music and play the piano or keyboard. Through books, she seeks to develop image-based tools to aid children in developing logical and creative approaches to independent problem solving. Jennifer lives in London, England, with twin sons who fill her home with their own piano education.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eMarrone, Antimo\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAntimo Marrone\u003c\/b\u003e earned a Masters degree from the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples and has taught piano in Italy and the United Kingdom since 2000. He has instructed students of all levels, from beginner to advanced, in technique, music theory, improvisation, composition, and history. 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