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Practice Pieces vs Method books
Method books are well loved, and free printables are everywhere. But every student gets the same pieces, the same week, whatever they are struggling with. Practice Pieces writes the piece for the student in front of you.
| Feature | Practice Pieces | Method books and printables |
|---|---|---|
| Written for one student's level and the skill they are working on | Yes | No |
| Original music you can print and copy for your students | Yes | Copying limited |
| A duet part for the teacher | Yes | Some books |
| Tab for guitar, bass and ukulele | Yes | Some books |
| Play-along at three speeds | Real instrument sounds | Some include audio |
| Practice feedback on an acoustic instrument | Microphone | No |
| Every recording listened to before you get it | Yes | No |
| Teacher's student list, next piece adapts | Yes | No |
| Stars, streaks and badges | Yes | No |
| Instruments | 24 | Any |
| Price per year (USD) | Free, or US$79 | Per book |
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Method books may suit you better if
- You want a fixed, sequenced course from the first lesson.
- You prefer paper only, with no links or recordings.
Practice Pieces suits you if
- A student is stuck on one skill and the book has moved on.
- A student has outgrown the book's pieces, or is bored of them.
- You want play-along recordings at three speeds and feedback at home.
- You want new music you can copy without worrying about permissions.
Try both. Practice Pieces is free to start.
Your first 3 packs every month are free. When it earns its place, a full year is US$79, paid once.
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