Play Piano - With Elton John

: Features a relatively simple piano arrangement that is great for training your ear on rhythm.

To get that authentic sound, you might consider these resources from retailers like Barnes & Noble or Books A Million : Play Piano with Elton John

: The Play Like Elton John book by Hal Leonard (around $18) provides a deep dive into his specific licks and phrases. : Features a relatively simple piano arrangement that

: Elton frequently uses "slash chords"—playing a specific chord in the right hand over a different bass note in the left. This creates more complex, emotional moods, a technique famously used in "Rocket Man" . This creates more complex, emotional moods, a technique

: To make chords sound massive, he often uses a right-hand technique of rolling arpeggios . Instead of playing a chord all at once, you play the top part with the top of your hand and quickly arpeggiate the individual notes from bottom to top.

: For true novices, the Elton John Super Easy Songbook (approx. $13–$15) features letter names inside the notes to help you play hits like "Tiny Dancer" instantly.