JOHN THOMPSON'S EASIEST PIANO COURSE COMPLETE LEARN TO PLAY THE EASIEST WAY

4-Book/Online Audio Boxed Set

Publisher: Willis
Level: Early to Later Elementary
Format: Softcover with Online Audio Access
Author: John Thompson

A beloved, comprehensive step-by-step course designed for young beginners at the piano! This special boxed set includes all four books of John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course, ideal for introducing music essentials to young learners in a fun, engaging way. Featuring colorful characters and illustrations, the course includes writing exercises, sight-reading drills, and review sections to reinforce learning. It offers a holistic approach to learning the piano with worksheets, reading-aloud exercises, and accompaniments for teachers or parents. The included online backing tracks make learning even more fun.

Each book builds on the last to ensure steady progress:

- Part 1 introduces note reading, providing ample practice for reading fluency with foundational worksheets and reading-aloud exercises.

- Part 2 reinforces note values and introduces two- and three-note chords, preparing students to play with both hands together.

- Part 3 emphasizes phrase-by-phrase playing, introduces touch and expression, and covers scale formation, triads, and inversions.

- Part 4 strengthens fluency and efficiency, adding new keys, dotted quarter notes, ledger lines, and basic pedal techniques to broaden students' repertoire.

Item #: 000416812
UPC: 884088310783
MPN or ISBN: 9781423468226
Size: 11"  x  8.5"
Pages: 184
Stock #: HL00416812