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John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course – Part 1 – Book Only
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$7.99 (US)*
HL 414014
0877180121Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart A classic, comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of children beginning the piano. Features colorful characters and illustrations • writing exercises • sight-reading drills • review work • and more! Also contains worksheets, reading-aloud exercises and accompaniments for teacher or parent. Our latest edition (2019) features updated artwork by Sergio Sandoval.
In Part One, the focus is on improving fluency by note, which is a common challenge for many young students. The worksheets and reading aloud exercises provided throughout the...(more) -
John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano – First Grade (Book Only)
First Grade – English
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$9.99 (US)*
HL 412081
0877180059Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart A time-tested bestseller known worldwide, John Thompson's Modern Course for Piano is the legendary course that's helped generations of students master the basics with confidence and joy. Perfect for beginners of any age who have completed Teaching Little Fingers to Play, this First Grade book builds a complete musical foundation, introducing essentail five-finger position pieces (with a few one-finger extensions) to teach students how to think and feel musically.
This classic course emphasizes melody, rhythm, harmony, and finger patterns, setting students up as stronger...(more) -
Teaching Little Fingers to Play
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$8.99 (US)*
HL 412076
0877180202Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Unlock the enchanting world of music for children with John Thompson's Teaching Little Fingers to Play! Known worldwide as a masterful educator and pianist, John Thompson's methods have guided millions of young musicians with his engaging and effective approach. This beloved book for early beginners combines note and rote learning, using simple, delightful melodies crafted perfectly for small hands. With vibrant illustrations, playful lyrics, and easy-to-follow instructions, each lesson captures a child's interest and excitement. Plus, teacher accompaniments in Teaching Little...(more) -
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course – Part 2 – Book Only
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$8.99 (US)*
HL 414018
087718013XCloser Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Book 2 of a classic, comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of children beginning the piano. Includes: colorful characters and illustrations • writing exercises • sight reading drills • review work • teacher/parent accompaniments • and more! Our latest edition (2019) features updated artwork by Sergio Sandoval.
In Part Two, the focus is on reviewing notes, time values, and other rudiments learned in Part One before moving on new note introductions using examples where only one hand is required to encourage playing with both...(more) -
John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano – Second Grade (Book Only)
Second Grade
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$10.99 (US)*
HL 412234
0877180067Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Continuing where the First Grade book left off, John Thompson's Modern Course for Piano – Second Grade is thoughtfully designed to advance students steadily while keeping each lesson engaging. This time-tested, world-renowned method helps students build both technical skill and musical understanding through progressive exercises and examples that expand beyond basic five-finger positions.
The Second Grade book introduces exciting new elements, including hand expansion, pedal use, major and minor scales, arpeggios, and chord analysis. With every lesson,...(more) -
John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano – Third Grade (Book Only)
Third Grade
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$10.99 (US)*
HL 412301
0877180075Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Continuing the legendary Modern Course series, John Thompson's Modern Course for Piano – Third Grade elevates students from technique to true musical interpretation. Building from the foundation of the Second Grade book, this book empowers students to interpret music with individuality, moving beyond imitation to authentic expression.
With thoughtfully curated pieces, including works from La Cucaracha to Beethoven's Septet, students explore a broad musical landscape. Each piece is designed to highlight key aspects of pianistic skill while...(more) -
Teaching Little Fingers to Play – Spanish
Ensenando a tocar a los deditos (un libro para principiantes)
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$7.99 (US)*
HL 414478
1423494377Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart SPANISH. A series 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. Algo nuevo en cada leccion! -
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course – Part 3 – Book Only
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$8.99 (US)*
HL 414019
0877180148Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart A comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all children beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations • writing exercises • sight reading drills • review work • accompaniments • and more. Our latest edition (2019) features artwork by Sergio Sandoval.
In Part Three, the focus is on showing the importance of playing and listening to music phrase by phrase rather than note by note, the importance of touch during interpretation, and scale formation with half steps and whole steps, eventually moving on to triads and...(more) -
John Thompson's Adult Piano Course – Book 1
Book 1/ Elementary Level
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$12.99 (US)*
HL 412639
1423405803Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart 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 material for a mature student may differ slightly in content. These beloved books were written and arranged especially for adults and contain a wonderful mix of classical arrangements, well-known folk-tunes, and outstanding originals 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...(more) -
John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano (Curso Moderno) – First Grade, Part 1 (Spanish)
First Grade, Part 1 – Spanish
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$7.99 (US)*
HL 414480
1458494284Add to Wish List Add to Cart In SPANISH. 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. -
John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano – Fourth Grade (Book Only)
Fourth Grade
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$11.99 (US)*
HL 412454
0877180083Add to Wish List Add to Cart Designed to elevate both musicality and technique, John Thompson's Modern Course for Piano – Fourth Grade continues the celebrated Modern Course series with a focus on stylistic mastery. Building on skills developed in previous books, this volume offers a wide range of pieces to deepn students' understanding of diverse musical styles, enhancing their personal interpretive flair and technical precision.
This course supports each student's unique goals and preferences with thoughtfully chosen selections that span various composers and styles. Detailed footnotes guide...(more) -
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course – Complete: Learn to Play the Easiest Way!
4-Book/ Online Audio Boxed Set
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$36.99 (US)*
HL 416812
1423468228Add to Wish List Add to Cart A beloved, comprehensive step-by-step course designed for young beginners at the piano! This special boxed set includes all four books of John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course, ideal for introducing music essentials to young learners in a fun, engaging way. Featuring colorful characters and illustrations, the course includes writing exercises, sight-reading drills, and review sections to reinforce learning. It offers a holistic approach to learning the piano with worksheets, reading-aloud exercises, and accompaniments for teachers or parents. The included online backing tracks make...(more) -
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course – Part 4 – Book Only
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$9.99 (US)*
HL 414112
0877180156Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Book 4 of a classic, comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of children beginning the piano. Features colorful characters and illustrations • writing exercises • sight-reading drills • review work • accompaniments • and more. Also contains worksheets, reading-aloud exercises and accompaniments for teacher or parent. Our latest edition (2019) features updated artwork by Sergio Sandoval.
In Part Four, the focus is on review and reinforcement, drawing on skills learned in earlier books to develop efficiency and fluency. For this...(more) -
Theory Drill Games - Book 1
Elementary Level
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$7.99 (US)*
HL 414132
1423410777Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Theory Drill Games is designed to teach musical rudiments in an interesting and attractive manner (with the assistance of some clever, helpful gnomes!). Pages are perforated so all the work may be completed at home and the teacher can quickly evaluate student efforts as work sheets are turned in at the lesson. -
Note Speller
A Music Writing Book
Early Elementary LevelWillis
Author: John Thompson
$7.99 (US)*
HL 412833
1423410785Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Thompson's popular Note Speller includes drills in notation and musical rudiments for the piano student. Notes are presented so that learning to read notes goes hand-in-hand with the student's piano lessons. -
Hanon Studies – Book 1
Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Charles-Louis Hanon, CHARLES-LOUIS HANON
Arranger: John Thompson
$7.99 (US)*
HL 412225
1458424332Add to Wish List Add to Cart A Willis best-seller. The famed Hanon exercises have been specially edited, annotated and arranged by John Thompson. They've also been given new titles e.g. “The Lame Duck” for drop-roll exercises, and “Ice Skating” for legato playing. Suggested technique companion to JT Modern Course Grade 1. -
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course – Part 1 – Book/Audio
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$12.99 (US)*
HL 406588
1423489349Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Part 1 of a comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all students beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations • writing exercises • sight reading drills • review work • accompaniments • accompaniments for teacher or parent. Beloved worldwide since 1955 and now with audio tracks accessible online! -
John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano – Fifth Grade (Book Only)
Fifth Grade
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$12.99 (US)*
HL 412638
0877180113Add to Wish List Add to Cart 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. -
John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano – First Grade (Book/Audio)
First Grade – Book/ Audio
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$16.95 (US)*
HL 416505
0877180598Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart 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. The 2018 edition features new engravings and includes access to online audio files by Eric Baumgartner. -
John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano (Curso Moderno) – First Grade, Part 2 (Spanish)
First Grade, Part 2 – Spanish
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$7.99 (US)*
HL 414483
1458494292Add to Wish List Add to Cart 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. Follows uninterruptedly and in progressive sequence the musical foundation developed in Part 1. -
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course – Part 5 – Book Only
Part 5 – Book Only
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$9.99 (US)*
HL 414121
0877180164Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart A comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all children beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations • writing exercises • sight reading drills • review work • accompaniments • and more. -
Theory Drill Games - Book 2
Elementary Level
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$7.99 (US)*
HL 414163
142340534XCloser Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Theory Drill Games is designed to teach musical rudiments in an interesting and attractive manner. Pages are perforated so all the work may be completed at home and the teacher can quickly evaluate student efforts as work sheets are turned in at the lesson. -
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course – Part 2 – Book/Audio
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$12.99 (US)*
HL 416457
1480391948Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Part 2 of a comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all students beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations • writing exercises • sight reading drills • review work • accompaniments • and more! This version includes audio files accessible online. -
Note Finder & Keyboard Sticker Set
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course
Willis
Composer: Various
$6.99 (US)*
HL 293972
1540052648Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart A unique note finder and keyboard sticker set using a fold-out keyboard. Includes 43 full-color reusable stickers featuring the fun-loving monsters of the Easiest Course. The stickers were designed so that they can be easily taken off and reapplied so as to meet the learning curve and capabilities of each student. (Notes featured in the keyboard diagram are F2 to B6) -
John Thompson's Adult Piano Course – Book 2
Later Elementary to Early Intermediate Level
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$12.99 (US)*
HL 415763
1480353124Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart 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 material for 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 outstanding originals 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...(more) -
John Thompson's Curso Fácil Para Piano
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course in Spanish, Part 1 – Book Only
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$10.99 (US)*
HL 416814
1423473272Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Now in Spanish!
A comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all children beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations • writing exercises • sight reading drills • review work • accompaniments • and more. Contains worksheets, reading-aloud exercises and accompaniments for teacher or parent. -
Chord Speller
A Music Writing Book/ Later Elementary Level
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$7.99 (US)*
HL 413150
1423405420Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Major, minor, augmented and diminished triads pose no problems for the student who has mastered intervals in the Chord Speller. Inversions, cadence chords, and dominant and diminished sevenths follow in progressive order. The student is taught to recognize all chords by sound as well as by sight. -
John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano
Second Grade – Book/ Audio
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$12.99 (US)*
HL 416798
1423457536Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart 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 that can be accessed using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. Pianist: Jason Sifford. -
Teaching Little Fingers to Play – Book/Audio
Book/ Audio
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$14.95 (US)*
HL 406523
1458419681Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart A classic series 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. The 2020 edition includes audio files online orchestrated by Eric Baumgartner. -
First Disney Favorites
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course
Willis
Composer: Various
Arranger: Christopher Hussey
$12.99 (US)*
HL 319587
1540067653Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart 10 simple Disney songs to sing and play! Progresses from early to late elementary. Titles: The Bare Necessities (Jungle Book) • Colors of the Wind (Pocahontas) • He's a Pirate (Pirates of the Caribbean) • I Just Can't Wait to be King (The Lion King) • I See the Light (Tangled) • Let It Go (Frozen) • Remember Me (Coco) • Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (Mary Poppins) • Under the Sea (Little Mermaid) • You've Got a Friend in Me (Toy Story).
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