i would start with the fake books,the chord is printed above the staff for the left hand, and the melody notes with the right are on the staff also above and below,i would start off with the music in the key of C and as you become used to it go onto music in the key of F and G then Bb and D that way you will be keeping most of the notes played in the staff,and just above and just below the staff,that way you will find that you will progress quite quickly,mike

[This message has been edited by nardoni2002 (edited 04-01-2005).]