Piano Is Easy and the Piano by Number series are written by John Aschenbrenner, a noted children's music educator, Emmy Award winning composer, and Broadway veteran.
Click here to view his distinguished academic background.
John is actively involved every day in inspiring children to take a happy interest in the piano using Piano by Number and simple piano games. You can, too!
Inspire your children to learn to play the piano by watching these historic videos of the Great Pianists in action. Remember to turn up the volume on your computer!
There are a variety of styles represented here in our VIDEO ARCHIVE.
CLASSICAL
VLADIMIR HOROWITZ PLAYS CHOPIN
Here's Frederic Chopin's magnificient Ballade #1 Opus 23 in G minor. It is Horowitz's personal masterpiece as a virtuoso, and he plays it better than anyone ever has! This is the same piece you hear in the movie THE PIANIST. Watch for the thrilling ending, and wear a seat belt! From his Carnegie Hall comeback concert.
VLADIMIR HOROWITZ PLAYS MOZART
Here's Horowitz playing the delightful, bubbly finale to the Mozart Concerto #23. Watch as he playfully waves his arms in encouragement to the excellent orchestra during this studio recording session.
JAZZ
ART TATUM PLAYS "YESTERDAYS."
Jazz legend Art Tatum was famous for his smoothness, dexterity and musical erudition: Tatum could play anything, from Chopin to the wildest jazz. Here he is playing "Yesterdays."
COMEDIANS
CHICO MARX PLAYS A POLKA
The piano was often a vehicle for brilliant comedians. Here's Chico Marx in the film GO WEST playing in his entirely unique comic style. Watch for the amazing index finger dexterity, followed by the spectacular surprise finale!
VICTOR BORGE (and assistant) PLAY FRANZ LISZT
Victor Borge was a master comedian and no slouch as a pianist, either. He was a star from the Golden Age of Hollywood who carried on the tradition of Chico Marx in his own way. This footage is of Borge and an assistant attempting to share the piano keyboard, while playing a Hungarian Rhapsody by Liszt in an impossibly funny routine. A great, hard to find classic of piano-comedy, and the only known instance of "tag-team" piano playing ever seen!
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PIANO IS EASY (ISBN # 0-9718936-1-6) Sturdily bound, durable, colorful 107 page illustrated song book with 44 songs such as Jingle Bells and London Bridge, Play Along Audio CD and removable numbered stickers.
Every book package order of PIANO IS EASY includes a copy of I CAN READ MUSIC. This fun, easy-to-understand music activity book is the best way to start children reading music. Click here for sample pages.
Every book package order of PIANO IS EASY includes a FREE copy of the 56 minute DVD video from TEACH YOURSELF PIANO. This video will have you playing chords (three piano keys played with the left hand) and fun, familiar songs with both hands right away. That's a $16.95 value free!
PIANO
IS EASY $24.95
Individual Book. Includes 107 page illustrated book with 44
songs, Play Along Audio CD, and
removable stickers.
I CAN READ MUSIC $19.95
Individual Book. Includes 50 page illustrated book and
removable stickers.
A fun way to start reading music for kids!
BIG BOOK
OF SONGS Individual Book $24.95 Includes 141 page illustrated book with 130 songs
and removable stickers.
THE
COMPLETE PACKAGE: $89.95 Includes all 6 basic books.
PIANO IS EASY, I CAN READ MUSIC, BIG BOOK OF SONGS, CHRISTMAS
CAROL KIT, TEACH YOURSELF PIANO, EASY CLASSICAL. 6 books,
3 Play Along Audio CDs, DVD and removable stickers.
