John Thompsons Modern Course for the Piano

Series: Willis
Publisher: Willis Music
Author: John Thompson

First Grade: 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. Its known as the method for quick dedicated learners. Its 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.

Second Grade: Modern Course Grade 2 continues the progress of the Modern Course Grade 1 and features original compositions and classic well-arranged favorites by Thompson like Country Gardens Bill Grogans Goat Starlight Waltz and Jocularity! The 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 is preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series.

Third Grade: The 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 may be preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series. Based on the fundamentals of interpretation: form mood and style. Carries on without interruption the musicianship developed in Grade 2.

Fourth Grade: The 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 may be preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series. Proceeds in all directions from the point of advancement reached at the end of the Third Grade book with particular emphasis given to style.

Fifth Grade: The 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 may be preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series. Pianism and musicianship march on in this book and the student becomes increasingly familiar with works from the masters.