Modern Course Third Grade Book/CD

Revised Edition-Following directly on from the Second Grade book this new edition of the Third Grade book is part of the hugely popular John Thompson's Modern Piano Course. Audio CD with demonstration tracks included. Revised layout. Suitable for intermediate students of any age.The Third Grade Book is ideal for intermediate pianists looking to develop their performing skills and who want to play expressively and with style.The Third Grade Book includes:Over 30 arrangements of famous classical piecesA CD containing backing tracks and performances of each pieceHelpful technicalexercises and studiesInformative lessons on music historyHelping students to both think and feel musically the Modern Course is the most effective and enjoyable way to learn the piano.

John Thompson's Modern Course-This third volume in the Classical Piano Solos series features 20 original pieces from the masters suitable for pianists at a Grade 3 standard. This series was compiled to correlate loosely with the Modern Course method and can be used to supplement any teaching method or situation. This volume features a mix of well-known pieces such as Burgmüller's ?Ballade? and Rebikov's ?Playing Soldiers? as well as lesser-known gems like CPE Bach's ?Presto? a fast motivating recital piece and the lovely lyrical ?Piece Romantique? by Cecile Chaminade.

This collection features 10 titles carefully arranged to correspond with Grade 3 of the John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano series. Includes: Carol of the Bells - I'll Be Home for Christmas - It's Beginning to Look like Christmas - Jingle-Bell Rock - A Marshmallow World - Merry Christmas Darling - The Most Wonderful Day of the Year - Pat-A-Pan (Willie Take Your Little Drum) - Wonderful Christmastime - You're All I Want for Christmas.