"Tunes for Ten Fingers" by Pauline Hall is a delightful introduction to the world of piano for absolute beginners, particularly young learners. Released on June 30, 2025, under Oxford University Press Music, this album is a treasure trove of 73 engaging and educational pieces, each lasting about 16 minutes. The tracks are designed to build confidence and skill, with a playful and pedagogical approach that makes learning fun.
The album features a charming array of songs and duets, from whimsical tunes like "I am C!" and "Doggy D" to more structured pieces such as "The grandfather clock" and "Elephant’s waltz." Each track is crafted to introduce and reinforce fundamental piano techniques, making it an ideal resource for very young children and beginners. The attractive color illustrations accompanying the pieces add to the overall appeal, making the learning experience visually engaging as well.
Pauline Hall's expertise shines through in her thoughtful selection of pieces, ensuring that learners progress at their own pace while enjoying the process. Whether it's the playful "Bumble-B!" or the calming "Lullaby," each track is designed to captivate and educate. "Tunes for Ten Fingers" is not just an album; it's a comprehensive guide that encourages security and enjoyment in playing the piano.
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Tracks
I am C!Pauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Listen to my right hand playPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Middle C's a little catPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Middle C, middle CPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Left-hand ladderPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
I just love to playPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
The seaPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Doggy DPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Another tune for DPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Gone to seaPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
See-sawPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Counting sheepPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
See-sawPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Bumble-B!Pauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Bumble-B can work for hoursPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
In the gardenPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
A sunny dayPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Buzzing all around!Pauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
The rocking chairPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Up and downPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
The grandfather clockPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Fun in the sunPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
I am E!Pauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
E's an enginePauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
A tune for C, D, and EPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Teatime!Pauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
One potato, two potatoPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Elephant’s waltzPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
What do I see?Pauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Look out!Pauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Mary had a little lambPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Little Arabella MillerPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Top-line A!Pauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Top-line A looks really fine!Pauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Top-line A, Bumble-BPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
F's a happy, friendly frogPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
F is sitting in a spacePauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Walk up to FPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Frank frogPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
A surprisePauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
LullabyPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
G's a grumpy garden gnomePauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Grumpy GPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
My wishPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Roller coastersReena Esmail, Oxford University Press Music
Westminster chimesTraditional, Pauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Calm breezeJonathan Brigg, Oxford University Press Music
Old MacDonald had a farmTraditional, Pauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
Locked in!Alan Bullard, Oxford University Press Music
Second-line GPauline Hall, Oxford University Press Music
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