John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course Part 1

by John Thompson

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!

Genres: Music, Self Help, Nonfiction

40 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1982

About the author

John Thompson was born in Williamstown, Pennsylvania, the eldest of four children. He began music study at the age of five, and studied piano with Maurits Leefson at the Leefson-Hille Conservatory (Philadelphia), and composition with Dr. Hugh Clark at the University of Pennsylvania. In his early twenties, Thompson toured the United States and Europe as a concert pianist, performing with several prominent European orchestras. Upon his return he began a distinguished career as a pedagogue, heading music conservatories in Indianapolis, Philadelphia, and Kansas City. Today his legacy lies in the continued popularity of his remarkable method books, Teaching Little Fingers to Play, Modern Course, and Easiest Piano Course, used by teachers in the United States and abroad.

Reviews

[Ruby · Rating 5 out of 5]

the best book obviously

[Carol Prickett · Rating 1 out of 5]

Kindle version

The book looks as though it would be good to learn from. It only got one star for the following reason - it is unfortunately not formatted properly for the kindle making it difficult to follow. I’ll now have to purchase the paperback.

[Michi Ka · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book? Yeah this is super helpful for beginners. The book doesnt have lots of pieces to play but i really recommend you to BUY it!. I have been learning to sight read and this helped me a lot. (Trust me)

[Wiole · Rating 3 out of 5]

آموزش ساده و خوبی بود
ولی ترجمه‌ش خوب نبود.
من ترجمه فیروزه هاشمی رو استفاده کردم.

[Dean Ammerman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad

It was great for kids, but could have been a little more in-depth for adults
I would like to see if the others are better.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the middle c duets

[Cheryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely simple and easy to grasp for any piano/keyboard beginner. You'll be whisked through the entire book in no time.
Although readers beware: terms such as crotchets, quavers used in this book might not be found in other piano books (particularly American ones), which uses terms such as eighth-notes etc.Assumptions aside: Great Book.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course - Part 1 - Book Only: Part 1 - Book Only (Paperback)
by John Thompson
funny characters not many songs

[محمد عبادة · Rating 3 out of 5]

Need to review it again to refresh my poor playing skills!!

[Miro Alphonse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

[Carla Acheson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great!

I enjoyed working through this as a beginner to sheet music. Offers great practice in getting both hands playing in a simple way, plus learning the notes.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple and didatic book to introduce the piano to children and adults.