This book of First Australian Songs follows the world-renowned John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course method that has helped thousands of beginners learn the Piano. Now you can learn all of those famous Australian pop and folk songs with ease.The John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course is one of the best-selling Piano methods ever, and for good reason. The collection of repertoire books that are intended as supplementary material for these tutors are equally deserving of their praise, with the way they enable students to put what they've learned into practice through familiar and famous songs. This particular songbook is made up of those Australian Songs that remind you of a beautiful beach with white sands and a crystal clear ocean, while also representing the natural beauty of the flora and fauna of the great island.Popular tunes like I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing, Kookaburra Sits In The Old Gum Tree and Waltzing Matilda perfectly supplement students working through parts 2, 3 and 4 of the Easiest Piano Course, with the songs are also ideal for use as sight-reading practice by more advanced students. Other familiar melodies include Waltzing Matilda, Skippy The Bush Kangaroo and, of course, The Australian National Anthem. By learning and playing fun songs from this book, students will be more motivated to play the Piano and will become more musical as a result.What's more, this book is great in the sense that it creates a natural progression for beginners. The pieces become more difficult as they go on, meaning players have something to strive for. Also, because techniques like dynamics and phrasing (though essential) are not introduced until the later parts of the course, they have been omitted from the earlier parts of this songbook, so that initially the student remains focused on accuracy in the notes and rhythm.To enhance learning through fun-to-play popular songs, the First Australian Songs book will bring a taste of down-under to your fingertips. These jaunty melodies and happy tunes will get you playing, and improving, in no time at all. / Piano
SKU: BT.MUSWMR101277R
ISBN 9781783053148. English.
Designe d to complement John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course, this repertoire book contains 15 hits by the Swedish pop band ABBA, arranged for beginner pianists.
The pieces in this book are ideal for pupils reaching PartTwo, Part Three or Part Four of the course. As well as reinforcing basic technique they help to develop musicality and increase the enjoyment of learning.
J ohn Thompson's Easiest Piano Course: First ABBAHits includes the songs Dancing Queen, Chiquitita, Mamma Mia, Super Trouper and more.
SKU: BT.WMR101464
ISBN 9781783056507. English.
15 easy arrangements of Mozart's most well-known musical creations for the beginning pianist. Progresses from early to late elementary level. Pieces include: Ave verum corpus · The Birdcatcher's Song · Clarinet Concerto · Diesirae · Eine Kleine Nachtmusik · Gran Partita · La ci darem la mano · A Musical Joke · Piano Sonata in C Major, and more!
SKU: BT.MUSWMR101816
ISBN 9781785585289. English.
First published in 1954, John Thompson?s Easiest Piano Course is one of the most-loved and best-selling piano methods in the world. John Thompson?s timeless approach to teaching has been trusted by generations ofteachers to start millions of students on their musical journey.
This book includes 16 repertoire pieces to complement the Easiest Piano Course, helping to reinforce basic technique, develop musicality and increase theenjoyment of learning.
These simplified arrangements are also ideal sight-reading practice for more advanced pupils. With a great selection of children?s songs including Baa Baa Black Sheep, Happy Birthday ToYou,Three Blind Mice and many more, there?s something in First Children?s Songs for every beginner pianist to enjoy!
SKU: BT.MUSWMR000550
ISBN 9780711962217. English.
Fun repertoire for beginning pianists to complement the Easiest Piano Course. A comprehensive collection of 26 songs from around the world, including such favourites as Rio Grande, Men Of Harlech and Sky Boat Song.
SKU: BT.MUSWMR000209
ISBN 9780711956902. English.
Fun repertoire for beginning pianists to complementing the Easiest Piano Course. Includes nursery rhymes, Christmas songs, carols and folk songs.
SKU: HL.14003457
ISBN 9780711960701. UPC: 196288153474. 9.0x12.0x0.115 inches.
This book provides 60 technical exercises that will help to develop strong hands and flexible fingers whilst having fun. The exercises are divided into five 'sets' which are carefully graded to introduce new technical points gradually, and will help create a regular practice routine. Specifically designed for use from the first few lessons, alongside Chester's Easiest Piano Course Books 1 to 3, though it can be used with any beginners' piano course. Carol Barratt is an established world leader in piano education for young people. She studied at the Royal College of Music winning scholarships in composition, and has written music for many different instruments as well as her famous Chester piano tutor and repertoire books.
