| Option | Description | Approx. Cost | |--------|-------------|--------------| | | Many online retailers (Amazon, Book Depository, and specialized music‑book sites) offer a freshly printed paperback version of Smallwood’s method. | $8‑$15 | | Official PDF/E‑Book | Publishers that have re‑released the work (e.g., Music Sales or Hal Leonard ’s public‑domain series) sell a downloadable PDF for a modest fee. | $4‑$10 | | Library Access | Check your local public or university library’s digital collections (e.g., OverDrive, Hoopla). Some libraries provide a temporary PDF loan. | Free | | Second‑Hand Copies | Used‑book stores, eBay, or thrift shops often have the original print editions for $2‑$5. | $2‑$5 | | Open‑Access Reprint | Certain historic music‑education archives (such as the Internet Archive or HathiTrust ) may host a scanned version that is now in the public domain. Verify the edition’s copyright status before downloading. | Free (if public domain) |
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The tutor is designed to take a student from an absolute beginner to approximately Grade 2 or 3 level . Key sections include: Introduction to the Keyboard : Mapping notes to the keys and understanding the stave. Rhythm & Time | Option | Description | Approx
Smallwood exercises are mechanical. Without a metronome, they become boring. Set the metronome to a slow 60 BPM (beats per minute). Do not speed up until the exercise is flawless five times in a row. | $4‑$10 | | Library Access | Check