Format : Sheet music + Audio access
Elementary Level Book with Online Audio-Fully revised and updated this brand new edition of Book One of the renowned John Thompson's Adult Piano Course is intended for the adult beginner who is learning the basics of Piano playing. The book and download card will give you a quick and thorough grasp on the fundamentals of playing the Piano. John Thompson's Piano Course is most often associated with younger beginners but the adult course has been equally successful proving that it's never too late to introduce vast numbers of older beginners to the joys of playing the Piano. With authoritative instructions and clear practicaladvice this Piano tutor explains the essential techniques and musical forms for any beginner laying the foundation for further development in later books in the series. The Adult Piano Course introduces the pupil to the notes of the Piano the fundamentals of notation different types of notes and varying rhythms while also ensuring that sight-reading is introduced from the very beginning. From there the student is taken through intervals chords phrasing and beginning scales all interspersed with enjoyable and melodic practice pieces that put the theoretical concepts into a musical context. Throughout this adult Piano tutor there is a great balance between developing musical knowledge and practical musical skills. If you also have a teacher many of the pieces feature accompanying music allowing you to play as a duet which will give you hugely beneficial experience playing with another musician. Similarly one of the most unique things about this book is the included Download Card featuring example demonstrations of the exercises so that you will be able to hear how each one should sound allowing you to get it note-perfect. For decades the timeless John Thompson's Piano Course has been helping beginners
SKU: BT.MUSWMR000660
ISBN 9780711976375. English.
Fun repertoire for beginner pianists, graded to work alongside John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course. Ideal for pupils from Part 2 upwards, and invaluable for securing basic technique whilst developing musicality andenjoyment.
SKU: BT.BWH7733B
German.
SKU: BT.BWH7734B
SKU: BT.MUSWMR101277R
ISBN 9781783053148. English.
Designed to complement John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course, this repertoire book contains 15 hits by the Swedish pop band ABBA, arranged for beginner pianists.
The pieces in this book are ideal for pupils reaching PartTwo, Part Three or Part Four of the course. As well as reinforcing basic technique they help to develop musicality and increase the enjoyment of learning.
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course: First ABBAHits includes the songs Dancing Queen, Chiquitita, Mamma Mia, Super Trouper and more.
SKU: BT.MUSWMR000231
ISBN 9780711956926. English.
A revised edition of the best-selling piano course by John Thompson. Part 3 of this easy and fun approach to learning the piano begins by showing the importance of playing and listening to music phrase by phrase rather than note by note. Examples of touch follow in proper sequence.
In celebration of 120 years of Willis Music, the beloved characters in John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course Parts One - Four have been redrawn. The content remains the same, so, like countless others before them, today's young students can continue to benefit from the Easiest Courses's clear and simple approach.
SKU: BT.MUSWMR101816
ISBN 9781785585289. English.
First published in 1954, John Thompson?s Easiest Piano Course is one of the most-loved and best-selling piano methods in the world. John Thompson?s timeless approach to teaching has been trusted by generations ofteachers to start millions of students on their musical journey.
This book includes 16 repertoire pieces to complement the Easiest Piano Course, helping to reinforce basic technique, develop musicality and increase theenjoyment of learning.
These simplified arrangements are also ideal sight-reading practice for more advanced pupils. With a great selection of children?s songs including Baa Baa Black Sheep, Happy Birthday ToYou,Three Blind Mice and many more, there?s something in First Children?s Songs for every beginner pianist to enjoy!
SKU: BT.MUSWMR101090
ISBN 9781849388849. English.
JOHN THOMPSONâ??S MODERN COURSE FOR THE PIANO is the essential piano method for beginner students of all ages. Clearly written, fun and easy to understand, the MODERN COURSE is a proven favourite with piano teachers and students worldwide, with millions of copies sold. This new edition has updated diagrams, clearer musical notation and access to online backing and demonstration tracks via PLAYBACK , a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right - available exclusively from Hal Leonard. Coming from John Thompson, the author of still the most widely used Piano method in the world, you can be sure that quality and consistency will be the number-one feature of this tutorial for beginner Piano players. This First Grade Book provides an excellent start to your studies and includes: â?¢ 50 easy-to-play pieces â?¢ Online backing tracks and performances of each piece â?¢ Helpful technical exercises â?¢ Fundamental lessons on scales and music theory Helping students to both think and feel musically, the Modern Course is the most effective and enjoyable way to learn the Piano.
SKU: BT.EMF100100
French.
French Edition of book one from John Thompson's bestselling piano course.
SKU: BT.EMF100111
French edition of book two in John Thompson's bestselling piano tutorial series.