🎹 Episode 39 – Choosing Music 🎶

Welcome!
Thanks for tuning in to Episode 39 of Piano, finally! Whether you're a first-time listener or a returning friend, I appreciate you being here. If you're on your own piano-learning journey, feel free to share your progress with me at david@pianofinally.show.

🎧 Piano News & Resources

• 🎼 Chopin Podcast Returns!
  Ben Laude announced that The Chopin Podcast is back with a monthly release schedule leading up to the International Chopin Competition. Check it out here.
• 🎵 ABRSM's Start Here Podcast
  The second season of ABRSM’s Start Here podcast, hosted by Alexis Ffrench, is now available. It explores different musical genres and is a great way to discover new sounds. Listen here.
• 🎹 Howard Piano Industries YouTube & Podcast
  If you're into piano care and maintenance, Howard Piano Industries has a fantastic collection of videos and a new podcast. Learn about tuning, repairs, and piano history. Find it here.

📝 Essay – Choosing Music

Finding the right music as an adult learner can be a challenge. Many beginner books are geared towards children, but there are great alternatives:

✔️ Easy Piano Books – Look for Easy Piano or Really Easy Piano editions of music you love. These books often include a range of difficulties, allowing you to progress naturally.

✔️ Exam Syllabuses – Music examination boards publish graded lists of pieces that are great for structured learning. Some useful ones:

• ABRSM Piano Syllabus 2025/26 – Download here.
• ANZCA Piano Syllabus – View here.
• RCM Piano Syllabus – Check it out.

If you're looking for pieces that are not too easy, not too hard, these syllabuses are a great place to start!

🔧 Review - The Piano Doctor’s Tuning Kit

Interested in learning how to tune a piano? I picked up The Piano Doctor’s tuning kit and gave it a try. The set includes:

• A sturdy tuning hammer with a fixed-angle head
• Rubber mutes to silence strings
• Additional rubber mute ends

For beginners looking for a reliable kit, this is a solid option. Check it out here.

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