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John Thompson’s Modern Course for the Piano/FIRST Grade Book: The First Grade Book : Something New Every Lesson
£12.10
(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.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Willis Music Co (1 Jun. 1942) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| ISBN-10 | 0877180059 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0877180050 |
| Dimensions | 22.86 x 0.53 x 30.48 cm |
by Rafal
Great for self-studying.
by REO
I have used John Thompson’s grade books over the years with my tiny group of young Turkish students and still find it a very good grounding tool for all the important basics of piano. The information given for each piece combines fact, history and teaching technique. The English is short enough and easy to simplify in translation, and there is consistent encouragement to perform the pieces and add expression right from the start, so that children do not get into the habit of just ploughing through the pieces as mechanical exercises. Thank you John Thompson for all your books.
by ronaldpaterson
as i have already said all the books arrived basically together and ive got to get through them in my own time Thanks
by Gillian Harrison
I first used this book as a child in the late 60’s when I started piano lessons. Having recently bought a piano after a gap of 40 years, it is a bit like starting again. Decided I needed a good grounding in the basics and was amazed but delighted to discover this book was still available. Playing the tunes again is a huge nostalgia trip. Yes, it is a bit old fashioned but the fact that this year it will have been in print for 80 years is testament to how good a teaching book this is. Highly recommend!
by L. Shannon
This book first came out in the 1930s, I guess, and it’s charming for being so much of its time. What I really love about the book (and probably why it’s still in print) is that with each piece, you clearly learn something new – and the melodies are quite often very lovely. It makes getting the sound right even more of a joy, when the result is something so pretty!
by john l jones
it seems to be what i am looking for, will say more after 6 months of practise
by SJ Hogan
Great book, great tunes. helping me learn to play the piano. Several different techniques and good at helping develop the ability to read music. One slight criticism is that the book is very difficult to keep open. I got round that by breaking it up and using a comb binder to connect it back together. No it’s superb.
by Ryder L
simple, easy follow up book. Teacher ask us to use this book on my son 6th month piano lesson