Mel Bay's Modern Piano Method is designed to introduce the student to the world of piano playing from a contemporary perspective. The book will teach basic music theory concepts as well as general piano skills and techniques needed for developing a solid pianistic foundation. Several different styles of music are introduced in the book to give the student a broader musical perspective. After completion of the book the student will have a well-rounded understanding of how to read notes and how basic chord symbols work. Includes access to online audio.

Introduction
Piano and Synthesizers
The Pianist - The Keyboard
Notes and Staff
Measure - Rhythm
Time Signatures - The Music Alphabet
C Position
Getting Started #1
Getting Started #2
Getting Started #3
Getting Started #4
Repeat Sign
Memorize Notes
Memorize Notes #2
Memorize Notes #3
Memorize Notes #4
Together
Middle C Position
Legato
Legato Exercise
Smoothie
Position Exercise
Moving Around
Staccato
Unison Exercise
Unison Bounce
Keeping Control
Dynamics Loud & Soft
Dynamic Duo
G Position
G Position Practice
G Position Practice #2
Two Together
Together Again
Rainy Day
Moving
More Dynamics
Dynamic Practice
Sound Wave
G Position
New G Position
Tempo and Style Indications
Summer Breeze
Sharp Sign
Sharp Practice
Morning Silence
Sharpie
New Note B
B Aware
Fermata
Freedom Song
3/4 Time
Three Over Four
Thinking Ahead
Chords
Progression One
Tied Notes
Count the Ties
1-4-5 Tune
Low C Position
Low C
Bass Man
Eighth Notes
2/4 Time
Two Over Four
Bounce House
Comping
When the Saints Go Marching In
New Note E
Stretch Your Hand
F Position
F Position Practice
Long and Short
Low F Position
Low F Practice
Flowing
Natural Sign
Natural Practice #1
New Note C
New Sound
Etudes Etude #1
New Note D#
Forward Motion
Dotted Quarter Note
Coordination
F Position, an octave up
Etude #2
Upper Notes
New Note Ab
Ab Practice
Chromatic Scale
Fingering
Half Step Bounce
More Dynamics
Bebopish
The Damper Pedal
Pedal Practice
Pedal Piece
Pick Up
Butterfly Song
Intervals
Interval Display
The Distance Between Us
Scales and Keys
New Keys
G Major Scale
F Major Scale
D Major Scale
Bb Major Scale
The Distance Between Us - In F
B Flat Practice
Sounds in B flat
Change in Sound
Change in Sound (p.2)
D Song
Chords
Primary Chords in C
In G
in F
Primary Chords in Bb
in D
in Left Hand
3
Sustain
D Sound
Lead Sheet
Lead Sheet Arr.
Accompaniment: Number 1
Number 2
Reggae Man
My New Sound
My New Sound Accompaniment
Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace (p.2)
The Entertainer
The Entertainer (p.2)
Triplets
Triplet Accompaniment
Three Over One
Bluesy Feel
Blues Comp
Useful Practice Tips
Rondo Alla Turca
Rondo Alla Turca (p.2)
More Chords
More Chords
More Chords
Notes