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Books in John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano Series series

  • Teaching Little Fingers to Play: A Book for the Earliest Beginner

    John Thompson

    Paperback (Willis Music, July 1, 2005)
    (Willis). A book for the early beginner combining rote and note approach. The melodies are written with careful thought and are kept as simple as possible, yet they are refreshingly delightful. All the music lies within the grasp of the child's small hands. A best-seller around the world! Teacher accompaniments are available in a separate book - Teaching Little Fingers to Play Ensemble (412228). NOTE: The latest reprint (2017) features fewer fingerings and refreshed images.
  • John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano - 5th Grade

    John Thompson

    Paperback (Willis Music, Nov. 1, 2005)
    (Willis). 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.
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  • John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano: Second Grade - Book/Audio

    John Thompson

    Paperback (Willis Music, Sept. 1, 2008)
    (Willis). The classic and beloved Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. Follows uninterruptedly and in progressive sequence the musical foundation developed in Grade 1. This version includes audio files online!The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include 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.
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  • Christmas Piano Solos - Fourth Grade

    Eric Baumgartner, Hal Leonard Corp.

    Paperback (Hal Leonard Corporation, Sept. 1, 2008)
    (Willis). 10 holiday favorites arranged for students at the Grade Four level, including: Blue Christmas * The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) * Feliz Navidad * I Wonder As I Wander * Mistletoe and Holly * The Most Wonderful Time of the Year * Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Silver Bells * Some Children See Him.
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  • Christmas Piano Solos - First Grade

    Carolyn Miller, Hal Leonard Corp.

    Paperback (Willis Music, Sept. 1, 2008)
    (Willis). 10 new graded arrangements of popular Christmas songs that students will love to play, including: Blue Christmas * Caroling, Caroling * Do You Hear What I Hear * (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old St. Nicholas * Parade of the Wooden Soldiers * Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Silver and Gold * Silver Bells.
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  • Christmas Piano Solos - Second Grade

    Glenda Austin, Hal Leonard Corp.

    Paperback (Willis Music, Sept. 1, 2008)
    (Willis). 10 more Christmas favorites, including: Because It's Christmas (For All the Children) * The Chipmunk Song * Christmas Is * Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy * Frosty the Snow Man * I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day * I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus * Jingle, Jingle, Jingle * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * My Favorite Things.
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  • John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano - Third Grade

    John Thompson

    Paperback (Willis Music, Sept. 1, 2008)
    (Willis). This version of Thompson's Modern Course Grade 3 features audio tracks by pianist Jason Sifford.
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  • Christmas Piano Solos - Third Grade

    Glenda Austin, Hal Leonard Corp.

    Paperback (Hal Leonard Corporation, Sept. 1, 2008)
    (Willis). This collection features 10 titles carefully arranged to correspond with Grade 3 of the John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano series. Includes: Carol of the Bells * I'll Be Home for Christmas * It's Beginning to Look like Christmas * Jingle-Bell Rock * A Marshmallow World * Merry Christmas, Darling * The Most Wonderful Day of the Year * Pat-A-Pan (Willie, Take Your Little Drum) * Wonderful Christmastime * You're All I Want for Christmas.
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  • Christmas Piano Solos - Fifth Grade

    Eric Baumgartner, Hal Leonard Corp.

    Paperback (Hal Leonard Corporation, Sept. 1, 2008)
    (Willis). This collection includes 10 arrangements for fifth grade students of fun Christmas favorites: Brazilian Sleigh Bells * Christmas Time Is Here * The Christmas Waltz * Frosty the Snow Man * Here Comes Santa Claus (Right down Santa Claus Lane) * It Must Have Been the Mistletoe (Our First Christmas) * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * (Everybody's Waitin' For) The Man with the Bag * Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer * We Need a Little Christmas.
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  • Christmas Piano Solos - Fifth Grade

    Eric Baumgartner, Hal Leonard Corp.

    Paperback (Hal Leonard Corporation, Oct. 1, 2008)
    (Willis). This collection includes 10 arrangements for fifth grade students of fun Christmas favorites: Brazilian Sleigh Bells * Christmas Time Is Here * The Christmas Waltz * Frosty the Snow Man * Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) * It Must Have Been the Mistletoe (Our First Christmas) * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * (Everybody's Waitin' For) The Man with the Bag * Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer * We Need a Little Christmas.
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  • Christmas Piano Solos - Third Grade

    Glenda Austin, Hal Leonard Corp.

    Paperback (Hal Leonard Corporation, Sept. 1, 2008)
    (Willis). This collection features 10 titles carefully arranged to correspond with Grade 3 of the John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano series. Includes: Carol of the Bells * I'll Be Home for Christmas * It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas * Jingle-Bell Rock * A Marshmallow World * Merry Christmas, Darling * The Most Wonderful Day of the Year * Pat-A-Pan (Willie, Take Your Little Drum) * Wonderful Christmastime * You're All I Want for Christmas.
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  • Christmas Piano Solos - First Grade

    Carolyn Miller, Hal Leonard Corp.

    Paperback (Hal Leonard Corporation, Sept. 1, 2008)
    (Willis). 10 new graded arrangements of popular Christmas songs that students will love to play. Includes backing tracks for practice purposes. Songs include: Blue Christmas * Caroling, Caroling * Do You Hear What I Hear * (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old St. Nicholas * Parade of the Wooden Soldiers * Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Silver and Gold * Silver Bells. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include 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.
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