Hal Leonard

The John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course is designed to present the easiest possible approach to piano playing, complete with an amusing family of characters and illustrations to help emphasise the information being taught.

Major and minor pentascales; intervals through the 6th; C. G, and F major scales. Contents include: Almost Like a Dream • America • American Fiddle Tune • Beach Party • Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony Theme • Blues Train • The Boogie Machine • Brahms’ Lullaby • Can-Can • Cathedral Chimes • Chord Jumps • Classical Dance • Cross-Hand Arpeggios • El Matado.

Josephine Koh Practice in Music Theory - Grade 4. Based on the Associated Board theory syllabus.

Josephine Koh Practice in Music Theory - Grade 4. Based on the Associated Board theory syllabus.

This book features “Technique Secret” exercises which train students in firm fingertips, light thumb, fast fingers, hands together coordination, and wrist float-off. An “Artistry Magic” page at the end of each unit explores expressive playing. An appendix of the 12 major 5-finger positions and 7 white-key minor 5-finger positions is included.

Good sightreading skill is a powerful asset for the developing musician. Carefully composed variations of the Level 2B Lesson Book pieces help the student see the new against the backdrop of the familiar. Fun, lively characters instruct students and motivate sightreading with a spirit of adventure and fun.