The primary purpose of Part 4 of the Dutch Edition of John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course is to allow the pupil to develop efficiency and fluency in the application of knowledge gained in the earlier books. Several new keys are introduced ledger lines are presented the dotted crotchet is explained and simple use of the pedal.

Beanstalk's Basics for Piano-Theory Book Book 4. This six-level series of theory books expand upon the concepts taught at the piano lesson and gives the student a greater understanding and appreciation of music. Each theory page corresponds directly with material in the lesson books. Theory Book Book 4. This six-level series of theory books expand upon the concepts taught at the piano lesson and gives the student a greater understanding and appreciation of music. Each theory page corresponds directly with material in the lesson books.

Now students can enjoy this best-selling book with a CD! This piano course provides the student the opportunity to experience the joy of playing while learning the rudiments of music in a logical order with gradual and steadyprogress presenting a challenge toward increasing pianistic facility.Now students can enjoy Book 6 from Edna Mae Burnam best-selling Step By Step Piano Course with a CD! This Piano course provides the student the opportunity to experience the joy of playing while learning the rudiments of music in a logical order with gradual and steady progress presenting a challenge toward increasing pianistic facility.

This piano course provides the student the opportunity to experience the joy of playing while learning the rudiments of music in a logical order with gradual and steady progress presenting a challenge toward increasing pianisticfacility.Book 2. This piano course provides the student the opportunity to experience the joy of playing while learning the rudiments of music in a logical order with gradual and steady progress presenting a challenge toward increasing pianistic facility.

More tuneful studies in progressive order to develop technical control.

The Jazzabilities series introduces the student to the sounds of jazz through short exercises and performance pieces. The emphasis is on developing rhythmic control through jazzy melodic and harmonic bits- in essence building ajazz vocabulary. Many beginning jazz method or repertoire books are designed for the more experienced student. Jazzabilities Book 1 is written for the later elementary level student. It uses rhythmic durations and handpositions consistent with most level 2 method books. Swing eighths and bluesy accidentals are used throughout. There are no triplets in Book 1. The key to any successful performance is rhythmic control. Jazzabilities helps developthis control by isolating and mastering short rhythmic patterns before playing them. There are clear and simple instructions for the student and teacher in the book's introduction. Basic improvisation is also introduced.This series explores the exciting and ever-changing world of Jazz showcasing the wide range of styles and techniques that characterise this often complex and perplexing music! Designed to be used in tandem with the Jazz Connection series Jazzabilities boasts a logical set of studies and exercises designed to help you get your hands around the Jazz Piano styles of today. Rather than intimidating you with unnecessary theory these simple exercises will help you grasp the nuances of Jazz in easy bite-sized portions. The audio CD not only supports every example there's also a host of tracks constructed to get you improvising providing valuable earlyexperience in the fun and excitement of creating your own solos!

John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course has been preferred by more than 12 million students since 1955. This comprehensive boxed set assembles Books 1-4 of this classic method. The books feature colorful amusing characters and illustrations and the four accompanying CDs contain backing tracks to make learning and practicing even more fun. John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course has been preferred by more than 12 million students since 1955. This comprehensive boxed set assembles Books 1-4 of this classic method. The books feature colorful amusing characters and illustrations and the four accompanying CDs contain backing tracks to make learning and practicing even more fun. This unique package features a built-in storage carton!

The Edna Mae Burnam Write It Right series is a valuable aid in creating well-rounded young musicians. The delightful lessons and exercises are designed to perfectly correlate with those in Burnams popular Step by Step series with specific pagenumbers linking lessons between the two so that concepts can be reinforced. Through the written exercises the student is able to better assimilate concepts learned in the piano lesson and the teacher better able to gauge how much a student trulyunderstands those concepts. Endearing classic illustrations add to the appeal of this time-tested series.The Edna Mae Burnam Write It Right series is a valuable aid in creating well-rounded young musicians. The delightful lessons and exercises are designed to perfectly correlate with those in Burnam's popular Step by Step series with specific page numbers linking lessons between the two so that concepts can be reinforced. Through the written exercises the student is able to better assimilate concepts learned in the piano lesson and the teacher better able to gauge how much a student truly understands those concepts. Endearing classic illustrations add to the appeal of this time-tested series.

Pre-Practice Technical Exercises- A Dozen A Day Book One: Primary contains pre-practice technical exercises for the Piano. The purpose of this book is to help develop strong hands and flexible fingers. The aim is to learn two or three exercises at a time which should be played each day before practising. Only when these are mastered should you add another. When all in the first group are mastered the next group may be introduced. Many of these exercises may be transposed to different keys.

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 materialfor 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 outstandingoriginals 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 accessto 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.

Writing books for the elementary pianist designed to progress with the preparatory grade books. Covers triads inversions chord progressions and cadences.

A collection of short Piano solos in Baroque Classic Romantic and Modern styles by William Gillock. A collection of short Piano solos in Baroque Classic Romantic and Modern styles by William Gillock.

Book 3-Based on the principle that music theory is best learned and remembered through written work each of these books by Edna Mae Burnam contains twleve written ‘lessons’ for the young pianist so there is a lesson a week for a dozen weeks. In Book 3 these include: reading spelling and counting as well as drawing exercises and games.

CD Edition-This easy and fun approach to learning the Piano has a modern look with clear and straight-forward layouts plus amusing new characters who help emphasise the information being taught. As new notes are introduced the pupil is given the opportunity to play examples in which only one hand is required. Each book of the course contains its own writing exercises sightreading drills review work and later technical studies. Accompaniments for teacher or parent are supplied with most of the examples. The accompanying online audio is a wonderful tool for enhancing this method with highly acclaimed midi-orchestrated backingtracks. Practice becomes so much fun! Each track is split to enable the pupil to hear both Piano part and accompaniment if the balance is centred the accompaniment without Piano if the balance is to the left and the Piano part alone if the balance is all the way to the right. There are also two tempos for each song allowing slower practice while it's needed - an ideal accompaniment for learning!This easy and fun approach to learning the Piano has a modern look with clear and straight-forward layouts plus amusing new characters who help emphasise the information being taught. As new notes are introduced the pupil is given the opportunity to play examples in which only one hand is required. Each book of the course contains its own writing exercises sightreading drills review work and later technical studies. Accompaniments for teacher or parent are supplied with most of the examples. The accompanying online audio is a wonderful tool for enhancing this method with highly acclaimed midi-orchestrated backingtracks. Practice becomes so much fun! Each track is split to enable the pupil to hear both Piano part and accompaniment if the balance is centred the accompaniment without Piano if the balance is to the left and the Piano part alone if the balance is all the way to the right. There are also two tempos for each song allowing slower practice while it's needed - an ideal accompaniment for learning!

Everything you need to become a lead guitarist with a band! This book and compact disc gives you all the tips music and backing tracks to learn at your own pace. Even if you've never played before this is the key to playing great solos. From tuning your guitar and understanding simple music notation this will get you playing real songs fast from day one! Music is presented in standard notation.

Pre-Practice Technical Exercises-Pre-practice technical exercises for the piano. The purpose of this book is to help develop strong hands and flexible fingers. The idea is to learn two or three exercises at a time which should be played each day before practising. Only when these are mastered should you add another. When all in the first group are mastered the next group may be introduced. Many of these exercises may be transposed to different keys.

Este libro es un método preparatorio para tocar el piano. Esta especialmente diseñado para adultos y su objetivo es introducir al alumno de forma rapida pero rigurosa en el conocimiento de los elementos del estudio del piano. - Nueva edicion de este famoso método de piano. - El curso de piano líder mundial para adultos. - Revisado y actualizado.

Now available as a book and CD edition. A book for the earliest beginner combining note and note approach with something new in every lesson. The accompanying CD is a wonderful tool for enhancing this method with highly acclaimed midi-orchestrated backing tracks. Practice becomes so much fun! Each track is split to enable the pupil to hear both Piano part and accompaniment if the balance is centred the accompaniment without the Piano if the balance control is all the way to the left and the Piano part alone if it is all the way over to the right! There are also two tempos for each song allowing slower practice while it's needed - an idealaccompaniment to learning!

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.

Now available as a book and CD edition. Pre-practice technical exercises for the Piano. The purpose of this book is to help develop strong hands and flexible fingers. The idea is to learn two or three exercises at a time which should be played each day before practicing. Only when these are mastered should you add another. When all in the first group are mastered the next group may be introduced. Many of these exercises may be transposed to different keys. The accompanying CD is a wonderful tool for enhancing these exercises with highly acclaimed midi-orchestrated backing tracks - learning becomes so much fun! Each track is split toenable the pupil to hear both Piano part and accompaniment is the balance is centred the accompaniment without the Piano is the balance control is all the way to the left and the Piano part alone if it is all the way to the right! An ideal accompaniment to practice.