About this book - Duet Collection 1: Duet Collection 1 provides 26 fun duets explicitly linked to the levels of progression (starting with beginners) found in Method Book 1.It comes with a CD on which you can listen to all the pieces performed on a grand piano by professional concert pianists. The CD also contains the accompaniments alone so that you can play your part along as a duet with the CD!This book is a great supplement to Method Book 1 giving you further enjoyable pieces which will help your learning at each stage of your development.In line with The Classical Piano Method these duets are drawn mainly from the classical repertoire and also include a number of modernpieces in interesting and varied arrangements with straightforward accompaniments ideal for a teacher or friend.This book is of course also a very useful standalone collection of progressively-graded duet repertoire in its own right providing relevant repertoire as the pianist’s playing develops. Suitable for pianists in the early stages of learning to play.About The Classical Piano Method:This is ideal for adults and young people looking to learn the piano from scratch or for those returning to the piano after a substantial break from playing. As the learner you will gain a traditional classic technique and will be introduced to interesting varied and well-known classical pieces right from the outset. The method is friendly and is carefully designed to progress in small manageable steps beginning with simple fingering patterns and exercises moving onto some of the most beautiful melodies and pieces from the baroque classical and romantic eras: such as the Ode to Joy Für Elise and the Blue Danube Waltz. The Method Books lead you through a range of exercises repertoire pieces to learn theory checks clear instruction & diagrams on playing and technique tips on practising and composer biographies. They also enclose a CD on which you can listen to all the pieces performed on a grand piano by a concert pianist as

This volume is an ideal supplement to The Classical Piano Method: Method Book 3 (ED 13563); contains easy to intermediate repertoire, suitable for pianists who have completed Method Book 2 of the series, or for those returning to the instrument after a break; includes a selection of 23 beautiful classical duets and arrangements of well-known classical pieces, with straightforward accompaniments ideal for a teacher or friend; comes with a CD recording of all pieces played by professional concert pianists on a grand piano, providing model performances to help you learn; offers full demonstration tracks on the CD, as well as the accompaniments alone, for play-along purposes; presents pieces in a progressively graded format, providing you with relevant repertoire as your playing develops.

John Thompson?s Easiest Piano Course-Featuring 11 easy arrangements for 1 piano 4 hands this book is a fun and engaging introduction to piano duets that perfectly complements Books 2?4 of John Thompson?s Easiest Piano Course. Children will love learning classical favourites such as In the Hall of the Mountain King Ode to Joy and The Swan within the rewarding and interactive context of duet playing. 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 learning has been trusted by generations of teachers to start millions of students on their musical journey.

This volume can be used on its own or in conjunction with Vols. 2 (ED 7932) and 3 (ED 7933) of the 'European Piano Method'. It is suitable for all age groups including adult learners. Explore a variety of folk music in this journey of discovery through 22 different countries.

Alfred's Basic Piano Library offers nine perfectly graded beginning series which are designed to prepare students of all ages for a successful musical learning experience. This book is designed specifically for adults and whilst it is designed to correlate directly to the corresponding level of Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course the pieces are written in a manner which makes them highly adaptable to almost any other method.