Learning the Piano with ColourMuse
Why does ColourMuse work so well? (see what current users have to say)
Is Dyslexia unusual?
Young children respond so differently to coloured and conventional black notation I conclude that what we call dyslexia is almost a normal condition in under-8s. 
The difficulty in decoding a set of monochrome symbols seems to link to difficulties most beginners have with addressing a specifc hand or finger. I’ve come to think that this may be a perfectly normal stage in the brain’s development, reading difficulties being another reflexion of a child learning to prioritise stimuli.
By reducing the density of black information for beginners the whole process of brain-hand coordination seems to develop faster. Even with able children coloured notes accelerate the prioritsation of both visual and ‘handed’ information much better than black notation.
Rapid Learning
The goal of teaching should be to create a virtuous circle where pupils’ enjoyment of what they’re playing feeds back directly into enthusiasm and faster progress.
Each piece offers a carefully graduated step up the scale (ladder) of self-confidence. It would normally take 6-9 months for a beginner to work through each book. To make learning even easier, every page displays commonly used symbols.
What's special?
- Every page is bright and exciting with kid-friendly 'designosaurs'.
- Colour noteheads abolish music reading difficulties.
- Free colour key chart sits behind the keyboard.
- Videos show you where to put your hands.
- ColourMuse Club area where you can chat with other learners, find new music & upload your own compositions.
Disability Learners
One of the exciting discoveries is that ColourMuse works just as well for ordinary learners as it does with those who have disability. Charlotte is a teenage Down Syndrome learner. See how she's got on
How to get ColourMuse
Visit our download area for separate pages of sheet music or order a printed book.
ColourMuse isn't currently available from shops.
Each book comes with a colour key chart to go behind the keyboard. You can also order a page of removable coloured stickers to be placed directly on the keys.
Teachers' Discount
Teachers. You are eligible for a 25% discount on the retail price if you order 3 or more copies. Contact us.
User Groups /Distribution
If you are interested forming a User Group where you live, we can provide support and supply discounted copies. Contact us.
The Designosaurs were created by Maxwell's wife Deirdre Clancy, the overall design concept for ColourMuse was evolved by their son Sam Steer & the ColourMuse club area is based on the original concept by David Jury.