Publisher's Synopsis
(Willis). John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano is a musically appealing method that is well-loved throughout the world. Since its first publication in 1937, this method has been used by millions of students today they are concert pianists, pop icons, church musicians, composers, and piano teachers! The Modern Course features original music by Thompson as well as skillful arrangements of folk songs and classical masterpieces that have been universal favorites for years. It provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. In addition, take a closer look inside the book to see that the latest version of this time-tested product has been edited with fewer fingerings. This amazing compilation also includes the First and Second Grade books, as well as all 23 pieces from the Popular Piano Solos series that correlate directly with the method, including: Edelweiss * Fly Me to the Moon * Go the Distance * It's a Small World * Love Me Tender * Memory * My Heart Will Go On * The Rainbow Connection * This Is It * and more! Included in the latest edition (2022) are audio access codes to downloadable music orchestrations and demos for both the method books and the pop songs!
