JOHN THOMPSON’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: • 50 easy-to-play pieces • Online backing tracks and performances of each piece • Helpful technical exercises • 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.