There are so many different ways to learn a new instrument and the amount of resources out there can be overwhelming, so to help you start your journey Hal Leonard is offering free music method Sample Packs. Each pack provides sample pages from a selection of books, an overview of what makes each series unique, and links to each book and their relevant materials.
Beginner Piano: A Guide for Parents
https://cdn.halleonard.com.au/printresources/LTP_BeginnerPiano.pdf
The Beginner Piano Sample Pack provides parents with a selection of our favourite piano methods aimed at young beginners. The sample pages demonstrate the style and tone of each method, and provide context on how players can progress through each series. This pack is also a useful guide for piano teachers wanting to explore alternative piano methods.
The books included are John Thompson’s Easiest Piano Course; Piano Adventures Primer All-In-Two; Rockschool Piano Method; Get Set! Piano; and Hal Leonard Piano Library’s Piano Lessons.
Beginner Piano: Adult Learners
https://cdn.halleonard.com.au/printresources/LTP_AdultPiano.pdf
The Adult Learners Sample Pack is aimed at older beginners or those returning to the piano after a period away. Each method is presented with a summary of its contents and advice on the sort of musician each series would best suit.
The books included are Hal Leonard Adult Piano Method; Absolute Beginners Piano; Piano Aerobics; The Classic Piano Course; John Thompson’s Adult Piano Course; and Adult Piano Adventures All-In-One.
Beginner Ukuele
https://cdn.halleonard.com.au/printresources/LTP_Ukulele.pdf
The Ukulele Sample Pack provides a selection of our bestselling ukulele methods aimed at young beginners and adults alike. The contents of each method are summarised to include information on accessibility and the techniques explored within the series. Sample pages are provided to help students decide which method will most suit their learning style.
The books included are Ukulele From The Beginning; Hal Leonard Ukulele Method; Absolute Beginners Ukulele; Uke’n Play Ukulele; Rockschool Ukulele Method; and Ukulele Magic.
Need a ukulele as well? Hal Leonard’s Flight Travel Ukuleles are also perfect for beginners.