John Thompson's Modern Course For Piano: First Grade Studies

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Fifty Second-Grade Studies Later Elementary Level for Piano. Compiled from the works of practically all the recognized masters of etude writing. Edited and fingered by John Thompson and designed to hold the pupil's interest and develop the various points of pianism encountered in the second grade (or later elementary level).

John Thompson's Modern Course For Piano: Fifty Second Grade Studies

(Willis). This book takes the reader backstage into the private lives of famous musicians who started their careers by playing the piano. Sketched with a light touch, the profiles present entertaining, little-known facts about these superstars, showing them to be human beings, just like the rest of us. Although originally written for younger piano students, junior-high age or older, They All Sat Down offers an easy course in music appreciation for people of all ages and professions. The list of pianists included in this book includes familiar names such as the Bach family, Mozart, Beethoven, the Schumanns, to less familiar, including brief profiles on Hovhaness and Emma Lou Diemer.

They All Sat Down: Pianists in Profile

Kidd, Leonice Thompson

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(Willis). A guitar method by Dave Clo that starts simply and gradually increases in difficulty. Students will enjoy the original songs. Plus, the authentic-sounding audio tracks online will make the student feel like they've just joined a band!

You're in the Band - Interactive Guitar Method Book/Online Audio

Clo, Dave

(Willis). Book 2 of the You're in the Band method for lead guitar. This method starts simple and gradually increases in difficulty while students enjoy the music they're learning to play. It includes authentic-sounding online tracks so the student feels like they've just joined a band! Includes 25 songs.

You're in the Band - Interactive Guitar Method: For Lead Guitar / Book 2

(Willis). Time-tested bestseller around the world! The legendary Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It's known as the method for quick, dedicated learners. It's also well-regarded as a self-teaching method for the mature player. The First Grade may be preceded by Teaching Little Fingers to Play and/or Teaching Little Fingers to Play More . NOTE: The 2018 reprint of Grade 1 features less fingering and fresh engravings.

John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano: First Grade Book

JOHN THOMPSON

(Willis). Modern Course Grade 2 continues the progress of the Modern Course Grade 1 and features original compositions and classic well-arranged favorites by Thompson like Country Gardens, Bill Grogan's Goat, Starlight Waltz, and Jocularity! The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It is preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series. NOTE: Text and engravings were refreshed in October 2019.

John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano - Second Grade (Book Only): Second Grade

THOMPSON, John

(Willis). The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It may be preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series. Based on the fundamentals of interpretation: form, mood and style. Carries on without interruption the musicianship developed in Grade 2.

John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano - 3rd grade

(Willis). The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It may be preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series. Proceeds in all directions from the point of advancement reached at the end of the Third Grade book with particular emphasis given to style.

John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano - Fourth Grade

(Willis). The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It may be preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series. Pianism and musicianship march on in this book and the student becomes increasingly familiar with works from the masters.

John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano - 5th Grade

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