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Play Piano in a Flash! Full Video Set DVD

Houston, Scott "The Piano Guy" (Actor), Mills, Ken (Director) Rated:
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4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 139 ratings
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Format Color, NTSC
Contributor Houston, Scott "The Piano Guy", Mills, Ken
Language English, Spanish
Runtime 2 hours and 20 minutes

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For about the cost of 2 piano lessons, this video (both VHS and DVD formats are available) will provide readers with years of musical enjoyment. If truth be known, there is another way to learn how to play piano rather than going to weekly lessons and spending thousands of dollars in the process.

The secret is learning to play the way the pros play. Learning to play in that style is enormously simpler than traditional classical piano lessons. Even better, it takes an absolute minimum amount of note reading ability.

Best of all, your tour guide for this adventure, Scott "The Piano Guy" Houston, forces you to have fun along the way!

Is this DVD going to prepare the viewer for a career as a concert pianist? Absolutely not! However, if you simply want to play some piano for the simple goal of enjoying yourself, then get ready to knock a lifelong dream from your "to-do" list. Have fun!

This is the same presentation as seen by millions of viewers on public television stations for their fund raising pledge drives. In addition there is another 80 minutes of bonus material never seen on TV!

There is also a "Play Piano in a Flash!" book and a "Play Piano in a Flash!" book examples audio CD available from Amazon to help round out your instructional collection.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.88 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Mills, Ken
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Color, NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 20 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ April 20, 2003
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Houston, Scott "The Piano Guy"
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Houston Enterprises
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00009A8ZX
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 139 ratings

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Richard W. Bonin
5.0 out of 5 stars Play Piano With Two Hands In 3 Easy Steps
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2013
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I am retired, 71 years old and never played a note. I purchased
both Scott Houston's DVDs - Play Piano In A Flash and Play Piano
In A Flash 3. If I can learn how to play the piano then so can you.
You will be pleasantly surprised as to what a little practice can
do and before long you will be playing your first tune.

Do you want to learn how to play piano like classic style music -
Both DVDs are not for you.

Do you want to learn how to play the piano and have fun
at the same time then continue to read below.

This review will be used for both DVDs. Both DVDs are informative
and contain much duplicate references. I found Play Piano In A
Flash to concentrate more on the technical aspect of piano playing.
Play Piano In A Flash 3 seems to highlight the "fun" aspect of
learning how to play in 3 easy steps. Step 1 is Learn Chords To
Your Song, Step 2 is Learn Melody Line and Step 3 is Put Your Hands
Together And Play Your Tune!

Which DVD should you buy if you can only afford one?
I would choose Play Piano In A Flash 3. Very much the same
as Playing Piano In a Flash and it cost about $20.00 less.

Silent Night is used as the learning song for both DVDs. Scott
will take you thru a few extra songs in Piano In A Flash 3.

So come on Couch Potatoes - get off that couch and start learning
to play the piano. Above all have fun!

Listed below are the chapters for both DVDs to give you an idea
of what areas Scoot addresses in this endeavor for you to learn
how to play the piano.

PLAY PIANO IN A FLASH RUN TIME: 145 minutes
Section 1:
Opening Theme
Introduction
The Road To Classicville
Ever Look At Sheet Music?
Target Practice
Two Different Styles
Let's Look At A Keyboard
Left Hand Plays Chords
How Root System Works
Some Fun With Chords
Reading Chord Symbols
Reading Melody Lines
Lead Sheets Are The Secret

Section 2:
Moving Forward
More About Notation
Back To The Routine
Sharps & Flats In Melody Line
Noodling
More Info on Chord Charts
What Key Are You In
Quick Recap Summary
Cheap Tricks
Closing Comments

PLAY PIANO IN A FLASH 3 RUN TIME: 73 minutes
Introduction
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Get Lead Sheets
More Piano Guy Info
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James Cameron
5.0 out of 5 stars Amongst the best of learn piano DVDs
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2009
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Since 2003, I have purchased almost every learn piano DVD available. This program is one of the only ones with professional editing, not looking like it was recorded with an 8mm camcorder.

The philosophy of this program is to learn to play your favorites songs just for the enjoyment of playing the piano. This course is not for those aspiring to be concert pianists.

It wasn't until I purchased these DVDs in 2004 that I finally got it. With his tips and tricks, along with the advice given by his guests on the show, my piano playing ability was launched from "chop sticks" to "Clocks" by Coldplay.

I only wish that the show focused more on some tips for the next step once these tips had been mastered. For that I recommend the Play Like Me series also offered here at Amazon.
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J. Mann
3.0 out of 5 stars Needs some practice exercises
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2013
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Before watching the video, I already knew how to read music and I knew the names of the keys on the piano; therefore, I have a head start over someone just starting out.

Scott Houston teaches some very simple but important concepts for learning to play piano quickly and make it really sound good. I did not understand how chords work or how to find out what notes are in a particular chord. He cleared that up.

The drawbacks on the video are serious. He probably only teaches no more than 10 different concepts, but he talks A LOT and that just drags the video on. I was appalled when, 20-30 minutes into the video, he still had not said, "Ok, let's play."

He also plays and performs for his audience more than what's necessary to make his points, but I didn't buy the VHS to hear HIM play. I want to play.

While he has a charming personality, he should talk and play less, then include some practice exercises for his viewers to do. He should say, "Now you try it. Look at this line of music and play it on your own piano...[pause]...it should've have sounded like this..." And then he plays the correct answer.

So, I'll find my own music, fast forward to the parts where he is actually teaching something, then pause and practice after each concept.
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charles perry
4.0 out of 5 stars so far so good
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2021
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so far so good havent got through all of the video
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C. M. Geddings III
5.0 out of 5 stars A great purchase
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2010
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The Piano in a Flash DVD is very similar to the workshop Scott does in person, which I have also attended. His approach and style make learning to play using chords and lead sheets (no bass cleft) fun and non-threatening. Eight week classes, one night a week, are offered at specific locations which have a trained local teacher to help you master all the stuff that he makes look super easy. Be prepared to PRACTICE a lot to make it easy for you to do. It's a great method and I recommend it to adults who have tried piano before but still can't play what they want to play and for total beginners who want to play. Check out his websites for additional information.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well - it worked for me!
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2011
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I've never taken a piano lesson in my life. I didn't want to be a concert pianist or perform on a stage, I just wanted to play songs I enjoy for my own benefit. We took a gamble and purchased a keyboard, the Play Piano in a Flash book and then this DVD set. In a couple weeks I was playing out of one of the Fake Books from cover to cover. My favorite songs! I play daily now for my own personal enjoyment or for my family. It's been amazing to go from "not one lesson" to "playing" in a matter of a couple weeks. I wouldn't have believed it. But I do now!
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diana coffman
1.0 out of 5 stars Playing the piano
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2019
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He does way too much talking and not enough helping people learn to play the piano as he claims the video will do
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Ida Muhammad
5.0 out of 5 stars Play Piano In A Flash
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2011
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I saw the demonstration of this technique on a Public Television. I have been a struggling musician for years. I decided to order the dvd because I had some knowledge of piano but my playing was poor to say the least. After receiving the dvd, I started practicing just as the intructions stated. I was amazed. It is truly as he says in the video. It is just that easy. I believe that this technology will revolutionize piano instruction as we know it. Thanks so much. I am so excited.
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Yorkshirelass
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2018
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Grandson plays this music and I find it so entertaining. Good quality and price.
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Moe Betta
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended!
Reviewed in Canada on June 26, 2014
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If you want to learn to play piano then this is a great place to start.
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