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John Thompson's Adult Piano Course: Book One (Book/Download Card)

Fully revised and updated, this brand new edition of Book One of the renowned  John Thompson's Adult Piano Course is intended for the adult beginner who is learning the basics of Piano playing. The book and download card will give you a quick and thorough grasp on the fundamentals of playing the Piano. John Thompson's Piano Course is most often associated with younger beginners, but the adult course has been equally successful, proving that it's never too late to introduce vast numbers of older beginners to the joys of playing the Piano. With authoritative instructions and clear practical advice, this Piano tutor explains the essential techniques and musical forms for any beginner, laying the foundation for further development in later books in the series. The Adult Piano Course introduces the pupil to the notes of the Piano, the fundamentals of notation, different types of notes and varying rhythms, while also ensuring that sight-reading is introduced from the very beginning. From there, the student is taken through intervals, chords, phrasing and beginning scales, all interspersed with enjoyable and melodic practice pieces that put the theoretical concepts into a musical context. Throughout this adult Piano tutor, there is a great balance between developing musical knowledge and practical musical skills. If you also have a teacher, many of the pieces feature accompanying music, allowing you to play as a duet which will give you hugely beneficial experience playing with another musician. Similarly, one of the most unique things about this book is the included Download Card , featuring example demonstrations of the exercises so that you will be able to hear how each one should sound, allowing you to get it note-perfect. For decades, the timeless  John Thompson's Piano Course  has been helping beginners to grasp the basics of Piano playing. Now, with this updated edition of the  Adult Course , the essential information and practical exercises have been revamped for modern readers, while the addition of the download card is an easy-to-use and helpful way to get the most out of learning to play.

John Thompson's Adult Piano Course: Book Two (Book/Download Card)

With a fully revised and updated edition, Book Two of the renowned John Thompson's Adult Piano Course has been tailor-made for the adult beginner, who is getting to grips with the basics of Piano playing. The accompanying download card will allow you to hear how each example should be played, allowing you to continue your progression smoothly from Book One. John Thompson's Piano Course has long been the standard for beginning Piano tuition, and now the Adult Piano Course  ignites the flame for older beginners who have decided to take up that most valuable pastime in later life, as it truly is never too late. Featuring authoritative instructions and advice that is practical and useful, this second volume of the hugely popular Piano tutor series explores the techniques and theory that were introduced in the first book, but in greater depth and detail, as well as introducing new, more advanced concepts that you will be learning for the first time. Book Two of the John Thompson's Adult Piano Course  will guide you through concepts such as pedal points, new chord studies, grace notes, syncopation, arpeggios, staccato, major and minor scales and many more essential concepts, all the while using fantastic music to illustrate and contextualise the ideas. With its authoritative tone and comprehensive instructions, you'll be building on everything you learned in the first book in no time at all. As in the previous volume, this book places equal emphasis on musical theory and musicality, providing you with good examples on which to focus your practising of a particular technique. If you have a teacher, they will be able to decide how best to use the book, but if you are teaching yourself it's still an incredibly useful and efficient tool for helping you make the most of your abilities. The unique Download Card is also a hugely beneficial feature, allowing you to hear example demonstrations of each exercise, ensuring you get everything perfect. The John Thompson's Adult Piano Course has been a favourite and a stalwart of beginning pianist's bookshelves for decades. Now, with this full updated edition of Book Two, all of the crucial information and practical exercises have been giving a modern makeover. The addition of the download card technology makes this book so easy-to-use and helpful, ensuring that adult beginners get the most out of their Piano.

John Thompson: Corso Di Pianoforte Per Adulti (Libro/Download Card)