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More Than Just a Songbook—It’s an All-Access Learning Kit This book gives beginners everything they need to start playing real music from day one. With 100 famous melodies, 4 genres and 5 levels arranged in beginner-friendly sheet music, you’ll enjoy playing real songs from the very start. Each level is packed with guidance so you never feel lost, and with instant access to interactive learning tools, it’s a complete learning experience for students ages 10 and up. What’s Inside the All-Access Learning Kit: 20+ Interactive Music Games: Master the basics through play. Practice note reading and keyboard geography with five levels of games tailored to this book. Video Tutorials for All 100 Songs: Don’t just read music—see it played! Every video includes rolling notes and hand close-ups so you know exactly how it should sound and feel. Plus, practice with left-hand backing tracks in Level 5. Built-In Music Theory Resources: Includes scales, arpeggios, chord charts, a quick guide to reading music, and a quick guide to playing lead sheets. Four Genres of Real Music: Enjoy beautiful, simplified arrangements from Folk, Classical, Holiday, and Jazz—featuring timeless classics from different parts of the world. Hop between genres to keep practice fun and engaging! Five Levels of Progression We carefully remove the training wheels step by step, guiding you from simple one-hand melodies to full lead sheet playing: Level 1 – First Steps: One-hand melodies with labeled notes, finger numbers, and hand-position diagrams. Level 2 – Coordination: Alternating hands with continued guidance. Level 3 – Harmony: Right-hand melodies with simple left-hand harmony. Level 4 – Expression: Add emotion and dynamics to become more expressive. Level 5 – Creativity: Play from lead sheets using chord symbols, with left-hand backing tracks and keyboard diagrams for every chord. Beginner Levels Are Fully Guided: Note names printed