Learn to Read Music Author:Howard Shanet This book Will1 teach the notation of music to those who have never known it before2 serve as a systematic reminder for those who once knew how to read music but have forgotten most of it3 serve as a practical classroom text book in the rudiments of music4 serve as a helpful reference book for the student in music appreciation and related... more » coursesThis book Will Not1 teach you to sing like Tebaldi2 make you a wizard at the piano or any other instrument3 turn you into an Irving Berlin or a BeethovenBut it will teach Anyone -- even the tone-deaf -- to read melodies and pick them out on the piano« less