Play It! American Patriotic Songs for Piano

A fun and easy way to learn to play the piano or keyboard, with helpful instruction on classic and favorite songs.Written by the author of the best-selling Build It! series in collaboration with an experienced piano teacher, the Play It! books teach how to play the piano or keyboard in a simple, effective way. Using color-coded notes and character icons, the books include piano sheets of popular and favorite songs as well as a primer on how to read sheet music and some basic techniques. For beginners ages 5 and up, Play It! Children’s Songs for Piano (Level 2) is the perfect companion on your musical journey.Features these classic songs and includes color labels inside the book:1812 OvertureAmerica (My Country, 'Tis of Thee)America the BeautifulBattle Cry of FreedomBattle Hymn of the RepublicCalifornia, Here I ComeErie CanalGive My Regards to BroadwayGod Bless AmericaHail to the ChiefI Love the MountainsI've Been Workin' on the RailroadLift Every Voice and SingMarines HymnOver TherePolly Wolly DoodlePomp and CircumstanceSemper Fidelis (US Marine Corps)Semper Paratus (US Coast Guard Song)Take Me Out to the Ball GameTaps (Bugle Call)The Star Spangled BannerThe Stars and Stripes ForeverThis Land is Your LandWashington Post MarchWhen Johnny Comes Marching HomeWild Blue YonderYankee DoodleYankee Doodle Boy

Antimo Marrone earned a Masters degree from the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples and has taught piano in Italy and the United Kingdom since 2000. He has instructed students of all levels, from beginner to advanced, in technique, music theory, improvisation, composition, and history. Antimo is passionate about developing innovative techniques to help students learn more effectively and become more motivated, and seeks to apply this passion to his love of music and piano.