: Lessons cover wrist staccato, chromatic progressions , and the use of both the damper and soft pedals.

: Students transition away from fixed hand positions to include hand expansion , thumb-under crossings, and hand-over-thumb movements.

John Thompson’s Modern Course for the Piano : Grade 2 — A Comprehensive Guide

Building uninterruptedly on the foundation laid in Grade 1, the Second Grade Book follows a philosophy of "making haste slowly," ensuring students master technical skills without feeling overwhelmed.

John Thompson's Modern Course Plus Popular Piano Solos: 4 Books in One!

: The course introduces major and minor scales (relative and parallel), arpeggios, leger lines , and chord analysis.

Since its original publication in 1937, has remained one of the most widely used and respected piano methods globally. The Second Grade Book serves as a critical bridge for developing pianists, moving them beyond the fixed five-finger positions of beginner books into more complex technical and expressive territory.