150 of the Most Beautiful Songs Ever (Easy Piano (Hal Leonard))

The book itself is great-big, thick, and solid unlike some smaller collections, and overall a beautiful book. Best of all, the book lays open really well, which saves the frustration of bending back the binding or using paperclips as I have previously. Basically, I'm a self-taught sort-of-intermediate (I guess) player who purchased this book to get away from the "learning music" used in John Thompson's Level 3-4 study books... Read Full Review

This book is essential for all piano players...the music is easy enough for my 8 year old beginer, yet is full of recognisable songs and not the usual made up singsongy stuff that most begining songbooks have. A novice can easily pick this book up and play every song. This book is mostly full of broadway musical songs, as well as some more classical peices as well. You will use this book more then any other, I completely... Read Full Review

Better than I thought it would be. Simple, one handed sheet music for the novice with a keyboard that has build accompaniment. I'm sure someone more adept at the keyboard would find it lame, but it was just what I was looking for.

I keep finding songs in this book whose melodies I remember, but I could've never named them. If your mind goes blank in the music store, this selection is broad. 150 gives you a lot to work with! Best of all, the arrangements are just right. It's not Dan Coates, making me feel frustrated at my lack of innate talent. Some songs will take some effort, most allow me to sound good on the second pass through. That's my definition... Read Full Review

I found this book at the public library and checked it out. Loved it so much I kept it overdue until I could have bought my own copy several times over. So glad I finally added it to my library. It has fast become my favorite.This collection contains too many great songs to name them all, but my favorites include "Chances Are," the Johnny Mathis love song, "Can't Smile Without You," Barry Mannilow's hit, and Gershwin's "Love... Read Full Review