Focused lessons on various touches, including trill studies and cadence chords. Classical Repertoire and Engaging Pieces
Training the thumbs to pass under and hands over to navigate the keyboard more freely. Focused lessons on various touches, including trill studies
Popular original compositions and arrangements in this book include "Country Gardens," "Starlight Waltz," and "Bill Grogan’s Goat". John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano - Amazon.com John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano - Amazon
For decades, has been a cornerstone of music education, guiding millions of students from their first notes to advanced mastery. The Second Grade Book is a pivotal stage in this journey, designed for students who have completed Grade 1 and are ready to move beyond basic five-finger positions. Mastering the Grade 2 Curriculum and the Dominant-Seventh chord.
Systematic introduction to Major and Minor scales (both relative and parallel), arpeggios, and the Dominant-Seventh chord.