12 brilliant, evocative and masterful solo pieces by the legendary pianist and composer John Thompson, newly engraved and edited for the modern pianist: Andantino (from Concerto in D Minor) · The Coquette · The Faun · The Juggler · Lagoon · Lofty Peaks · Nocturne · Rhapsody Hongroise · Scherzando in G Major · Tango Carioca · Valse Burlesque · Valse Chromatique.

A comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all children beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations · writing exercises · sight reading drills · review work · accompaniments · and more. Contains worksheets, reading-aloud exercises and accompaniments for teacher or parent.

A comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all children beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations · writing exercises · sight reading drills · review work · accompaniments · and more.

A comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all children beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations · writing exercises · sight reading drills · review work · accompaniments · and more.

A comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all children beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations · writing exercises · sight reading drills · review work · accompaniments · and more.

A comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all children beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations · writing exercises · sight reading drills · review work · accompaniments · and more.

Containing a selection of first chart songs, the pieces in this book are ideal for pupils reaching Part Two, Part Three or Part Four of the Easiest Piano Course. As well as reinforcing basic technique they also help to develop musicality and increase the enjoyment of learning. Songs include: The Climb · Eye of the Tiger · Grenade · Hallelujah · Love Story · Poker Face · Viva La Vida · and more.

This collection of 29 popular first classics, arranged in the John Thompson tradition, is intended as supplementary material for the beginning to early level pianist. The pieces also make for excellent sight-reading practice for more advanced students! Pieces include: Theme from The Creation (Haydn) · Minuet in G (Bach) · March from Carmen (Bizet) · Spring from The Four Seasons (Vivaldi) · Theme from The Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky) · Lullaby (Brahms) · Alla Danza from Water Music (Handel) · and more!

This collection of 26 popular folk songs, arranged in the John Thompson tradition, is intended as supplementary material for the beginning to early level pianist. The pieces also make for excellent sight-reading practice for more advanced students! Pieces include: What Shall We Do with the Sleepy Sailor? · Banks of the Ohio · On Top of Old Smokey · Sweet Betsy from Pike · My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean · Danny Boy · Lavender Blue · Scarborough Fair · Greensleeves · Donkey Riding · Shoes of Shining Leather · and more!

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. Includes access to online audio files!

This collection of 26 popular nursery rhymes, arranged in the John Thompson tradition, is intended as supplementary material for the beginning to early level pianist. The pieces also make for excellent sight-reading practice for more advanced students! Pieces include: Pease Porridge Hot · Cobbler, Cobbler · Mary, Mary, Quite Contary · Hickory Dickory Dock · Little Boy Blue · One Man Went to Mow · Little Miss Muffet · There was a Princess Long Ago · Incy Wincy Spider · Georgie Porgie · Ladybird, Ladybird · and more!

19 duets for the student and teacher (or more advanced student), arranged in the style of John Thompson. Pieces include: Banks of the Ohio · Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat · This Old Man · Frere Jacques · Hot Cross Buns · Kum Ba Yah · Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star · Ode to Joy · The Elephant · Country Gardens · Blue Danube · and more!

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NEW AND IMPROVED! Recently re-engraved and updated, John Thompson's Adult Piano Course was compiled with the mature student in mind. Adults have the same musical road to travel as the younger student, but the study material for a mature student will differ slightly in content. Since these beloved books were written and arranged especially for adults, they contain a wonderful mix of classical arrangements, well-known folk-tunes and outstanding originals that many will find a pleasure to learn and play. Most importantly, the student is always encouraged to play as artistically and with as much musical understanding as possible.

NEW AND IMPROVED! Recently re-engraved and updated, John Thompson's Adult Piano Course was compiled with the mature student in mind. Adults have the same musical road to travel as the younger student, but the study material for a mature student will differ slightly in content. Since these beloved books were written and arranged especially for adults, they contain a wonderful mix of classical arrangements, well-known folk-tunes and outstanding originals that many will find a pleasure to learn and play. Most importantly, the student is always encouraged to play as artistically and with as much musical understanding as possible.

Later Elementary to Early Intermediate Level. NEW AND IMPROVED! Recently re-engraved and updated, John Thompson's Adult Piano Course was compiled with the mature student in mind. Adults have the same musical road to travel as the younger student, but the study material for a mature student will differ slightly in content. Since these beloved books were written and arranged especially for adults, they contain a wonderful mix of classical arrangements, well-known folk-tunes and outstanding originals that many will find a pleasure to learn and play. Most importantly, the student is always encouraged to play as artistically and with as much musical understanding as possible. This book includes access to orchestrated accompaniments online that can be downloaded or streamed. There are two tracks for each piece: a demo track with the piano part and one with just the accompaniment.

NEW AND IMPROVED! Recently re-engraved and updated, John Thompson's Adult Piano Course was compiled with the mature student in mind. Adults have the same musical road to travel as the younger student, but the study material for a mature student will differ slightly in content. Since these beloved books were written and arranged especially for adults, they contain a wonderful mix of classical arrangements, well-known folk-tunes and outstanding originals that many will find a pleasure to learn and play. Most importantly, the student is always encouraged to play as artistically and with as much musical understanding as possible.

12 great arrangements for the more mature student that can be used on their own, or as a supplement to John Thompson's Adult Piano Course (Book 1). Titles: Born Free · Can't Help Falling in Love · Every Breath You Take · Fields of Gold · Give My Regards to Broadway · A Groovy Kind of Love · My Life · Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da · Open Arms · Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head · Rainy Days and Mondays · Sweet Caroline. This book includes access to audio tracks online that can be downloaded or streamed!

12 great arrangements for the more mature student that can be used on their own, or as a supplement to John Thompson's Adult Piano Course (Book 2). Titles: And So It Goes · Beauty and the Beast · Getting to Know You · Hey Jude · If My Friends Could See Me Now · Lollipop · My Favorite Things · Nadia's Theme · Strawberry Fields Forever · Sunrise, Sunset · Sway (Quien Será) · You Raise Me Up. This book includes access to audio tracks online that can be downloaded or streamed!

Containing 8 popular songs that students love to play, this book is ideal for pupils reaching Part Two, Part Three or Part Four of the Easiest Piano Course. As well as reinforcing basic technique, these arrangements will also help to develop musicality and increase the enjoyment of learning. Titles: All of Me · Cups (When I'm Gone) · Happy · Home · Let Her Go · Love Runs Out · Roar · Stay.

Eight popular Christmas favorites arranged at an elementary level for budding pianists: All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth · The Chipmunk Song · Feliz Navidad · Grandma Got Run over by a Reindeer · A Holly Jolly Christmas · Mister Santa · Somewhere in My Memory · Where Are You Christmas?

Ten popular Sunday School songs that students will love to play! Titles: Arky, Arky · The B-I-B-L-E · God Is So Good · Hallelu, Hallelujah! · I've Got Peace like a River · If You're Happy and You Know It · Jesus in the Morning · My God Is So Great, So Strong and So Mighty · Oh, How I Love Jesus · This Is My Father's World.

8 cool songs for young beginners and first-time jazzers! Titles: Ain't She Sweet • Alexander's Ragtime Band • Blue Skies • Bye Bye Blackbird • The Glory of Love • It's Only a Paper Moon • Night Train • Satin Doll.

A fun repertoire of easy-to-play tunes for beginning pianists, specially created and graded to be used with John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course series. The pieces in this book are ideal for students reaching Part Two, Part Three or Part Four of the course. As well as reinforcing basic technique, the selection of catchy, well-known pop songs featured in First Piano Pops will help aspiring pianists to develop their musicality while increasing the enjoyment of learning. 15 songs, including: Apologize · Bridge over Troubled Water · Clocks · (They Long to Be) Close to You · Imagine · Lean on Me · Piano Man · Someone like You · Your Song · and more.

Eight great classic pop songs that beginning pianists will love to play! Contains: Endless Love · I'm a Believer · Right Here Waiting · Tears in Heaven · Top of the World · What a Wonderful World · Yesterday · You Raise Me Up. A perfect complement to any piano method.

20 original pieces from the masters! The Classical Piano Solos series was compiled to correlate loosely with the Modern Course method and can be used to supplement any teaching method or situation. Features a mix of well-known pieces, including several from Bartok's method (co-authored in 1913 with Reschofsky) and Burgmüller's Arabesque, as well as lesser-known gems by composers like Melanie Bonis, Vincent d'Indy and Daniel Turk. Also includes two bonus pieces - by Gurlitt and Schmitt respectively - that have been adapted so that the beginning student can immediately start playing the classical repertoire.

18 original pieces from the masters! The Classical Piano Solos series was compiled to correlate loosely with the Modern Course method and can be used to supplement any teaching method or situation. Features a mix of well-known pieces including Grieg's Arietta and Chopin's Prelude in E Minor as well as lesser-known, yet equally effective works by Teresa Carreno (Berceuse), Vladimir Rebikov (The Music Lesson) and Theodor Kullak (The Ghost in the Fireplace).

22 original pieces from the masters! The Classical Piano Solos series was compiled to correlate loosely with the Modern Course method and can be used to supplement any teaching method or situation. Features a mix of well-known pieces such as Petzold's Â"Minuet in G MajorÂ" from the Anna Magdelena Notebook, Schumann's Â"Soldier's March,Â" and Beethoven's Â"Ecossaise in G MajorÂ" as well as lesser-known gems like d'Indy's modern Â"Three-Finger PartitaÂ" and Rebikov's ominous Â"Limping Witch Lurking in the Woods.Â"

20 original pieces from the masters! The Classical Piano Solos series was compiled to correlate loosely with the Modern Course method and can be used to supplement any teaching method or situation. Features a mix of well-known pieces such as Burgmüller's Ballade and Rebikov's Playing Soldiers as well as lesser-known gems like CPE Bach's Presto - a fast, motivating recital piece, and the lovely, lyrical Piece Romantique by Cecile Chaminade.

19 original pieces from the masters! The Classical Piano Solos series was compiled to correlate loosely with the Modern Course and can be used to supplement any teaching method or situation. Grade 5 features a mix of well-known pieces such as Beethoven's Moonlight sonata (1st mvmt) and Rachmaninoff's famous C-sharp prelude, as well as lesser-known gems from Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (They Will Not Lend Me a Child), Anatoly Lyadov (Prelude in B Minor), and Rameau (Les niais de Sologne). All four main periods are represented. ED. NOTES: The final section of the Rachmaninoff prelude is presented on one visually-accessible page; the Chopin waltz (Op. 69/1) is based on original autographs rather than the oft-performed Fontana edition.

12 songs that can be used on their own, or as a supplement to John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano or any other method. Includes: Edelweiss · Fly Me to the Moon · Go the Distance · It's a Small World · Let's Go Fly a Kite · Love Me Tender · Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' · The Rainbow Connection · This Is It · What the World Needs Now Is Love · You Are My Sunshine · You'll Be in My Heart.

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.

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 may be preceded by Teaching Little Fingers to Play and/or Teaching Little Fingers to Play More. NOTE: The latest reprint of Grade 1 features less fingering.

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.

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. Follows uninterruptedly and in progressive sequence the musical foundation developed in Book 1.

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 Book 2.

Thompson's popular Note Speller includes drills in notation and musical rudiments for the piano student. Notes are presented so that learning to read notes goes hand-in-hand with the student's piano lessons.

Major, minor and chromatic scales are no problem for the pupil who uses this book. Intervals are also taught. Easy rules are given that enable the pupil to identify scales and intervals by ear as well as by eye.

Six excellent arrangements by pianist and composer John Thompson, ideal for recital or church service. Titles: Deep River · Heav'n, Heav'n · I Want to Be Ready (Walk in Jerusalem, Jus' like John) · Nobody Knows De Trouble I've Seen · Short'nin' Bread · Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.

A book of intermediate-level accompaniments for use in the teacher's studio or at home. Two possible accompaniments are included for each Teaching Little Fingers piece: a Secondo or Primo part, as well as a second piano part for studios that have two pianos/keyboards. The sophisticated harmonies will add immeasurably to the musical interest of the pieces in the method book.

A book for the early beginner combining rote and note approach. The melodies are written with careful thought and are kept as simple as possible, yet they are refreshingly delightful. All the music lies within the grasp of the child's small hands. A best-seller around the world! Teacher accompaniments are available in a separate book - Teaching Little Fingers to Play Ensemble (412228). NOTE: The latest reprint (2017) features fewer fingerings and refreshed images.

A series for the early beginner combining rote and note approach. The melodies are written with careful thought and are kept as simple as possible, yet they are refreshingly delightful. All the music lies within the grasp of the child's small hands.