John Thompson Method Books
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John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course – Part 1 – Book Only
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$7.99 (US)*
HL 414014
0877180121Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart A classic, comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of children beginning the piano. Features colorful characters and illustrations • writing exercises • sight-reading drills • review work • and more! Also contains worksheets, reading-aloud exercises and accompaniments for teacher or parent. Our latest edition (2019) features updated artwork by Sergio Sandoval. -
John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano – First Grade (Book Only)
First Grade – English
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$9.99 (US)*
HL 412081
0877180059Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Time-tested bestseller around the world! The legendary Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It's known as the method for quick, dedicated learners. It's also well-regarded as a self-teaching method for the mature player. The First Grade may be preceded by Teaching Little Fingers to Play and/or Teaching Little Fingers to Play More. NOTE: The 2018 reprint of Grade 1 features less fingering and fresh engravings. -
Teaching Little Fingers to Play
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$7.99 (US)*
HL 412076
0877180202Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Give a child the ultimate gift: the joy of making music that will last a lifetime! John Thompson's books have taught millions of pianists because he was a brilliant player and educator who knew how to teach piano in a manner that would keep young students interested in playing.
Teaching Little Fingers to Play is a book for the early beginner combining rote and note approach. The melodies are written with careful thought and are kept as simple as possible, yet they are refreshingly delightful. All the music lies within the grasp of the child's small hands. Full-color...(more) -
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course – Part 2 – Book Only
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$7.99 (US)*
HL 414018
087718013XCloser Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Book 2 of a classic, comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of children beginning the piano. Includes: colorful characters and illustrations • writing exercises • sight reading drills • review work • teacher/parent accompaniments • and more! Our latest edition (2019) features updated artwork by Sergio Sandoval. -
John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano – Second Grade (Book Only)
Second Grade
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$9.99 (US)*
HL 412234
0877180067Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Modern Course Grade 2 continues the progress of the Modern Course Grade 1 and features original compositions and classic well-arranged favorites by Thompson like Country Gardens, Bill Grogan's Goat, Starlight Waltz, and Jocularity!
The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It is preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series.
NOTE: Text and engravings were refreshed in October 2019. -
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course – Part 3 – Book Only
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$8.99 (US)*
HL 414019
0877180148Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart A comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all children beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations • writing exercises • sight reading drills • review work • accompaniments • and more. Our latest edition (2019) features artwork by Sergio Sandoval. -
John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano – Third Grade (Book Only)
Third Grade
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$10.99 (US)*
HL 412301
0877180075Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It may be preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series.
Based on the fundamentals of interpretation: form, mood and style. Carries on without interruption the musicianship developed in Grade 2. -
Teaching Little Fingers to Play – Spanish
Ensenando a tocar a los deditos (un libro para principiantes)
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$6.99 (US)*
HL 414478
1423494377Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart SPANISH. A series for the early beginner combining rote and note approach. The melodies are written with careful thought and are kept as simple as possible, yet they are refreshingly delightful. All the music lies within the grasp of the child's small hands. Algo nuevo en cada leccion! -
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course – Part 4 – Book Only
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$8.99 (US)*
HL 414112
0877180156Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart A comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all children beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations • writing exercises • sight reading drills • review work • accompaniments • and more. Our latest edition features updated artwork by Sergio Sandoval. -
John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano (Curso Moderno) – First Grade, Part 1 (Spanish)
First Grade, Part 1 – Spanish
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$7.99 (US)*
HL 414480
1458494284Add to Wish List Add to Cart In SPANISH. The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It may be preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series. -
John Thompson's Adult Piano Course – Book 1
Book 1/ Elementary Level
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$10.99 (US)*
HL 412639
1423405803Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart NEW AND IMPROVED! Recently re-engraved and updated, John Thompson's Adult Piano Course was compiled with the mature student in mind. Adults have the same musical road to travel as the younger student, but the study material for a mature student will differ slightly in content. Since these beloved books were written and arranged especially for adults, they contain a wonderful mix of classical arrangements, well-known folk-tunes and outstanding originals that many will find a pleasure to learn and play. Most importantly, the student is always encouraged to play as artistically and with as much...(more) -
Theory Drill Games - Book 1
Elementary Level
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$6.99 (US)*
HL 414132
1423410777Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Theory Drill Games is designed to teach musical rudiments in an interesting and attractive manner (with the assistance of some clever, helpful gnomes!). Pages are perforated so all the work may be completed at home and the teacher can quickly evaluate student efforts as work sheets are turned in at the lesson. -
John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano – Fourth Grade (Book Only)
Fourth Grade
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$10.99 (US)*
HL 412454
0877180083Add to Wish List Add to Cart The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It may be preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series.
Proceeds in all directions from the point of advancement reached at the end of the Third Grade book with particular emphasis given to style. -
John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano – First Grade (Book/Audio)
First Grade – Book/ Audio
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$12.99 (US)*
HL 416505
0877180598Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It may be preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series. The 2018 edition features new engravings and includes access to online audio files by Eric Baumgartner. -
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course – Part 1 – Book/Audio
Part 1 – Book/ Audio
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$10.99 (US)*
HL 406588
1423489349Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Part 1 of a comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all students beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations • writing exercises • sight reading drills • review work • accompaniments • accompaniments for teacher or parent. Beloved worldwide since 1955 and now with audio tracks accessible online! -
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course – Part 5 – Book Only
Part 5 – Book Only
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$9.99 (US)*
HL 414121
0877180164Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart A comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all children beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations • writing exercises • sight reading drills • review work • accompaniments • and more. -
John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano – Fifth Grade (Book Only)
Fifth Grade
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$11.99 (US)*
HL 412638
0877180113Add to Wish List Add to Cart The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It may be preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series.
Pianism and musicianship march on in this book and the student becomes increasingly familiar with works from the masters. -
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course – Complete: Learn to Play the Easiest Way!
4-Book/ Online Audio Boxed Set
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$36.99 (US)*
HL 416812
1423468228Add to Wish List Add to Cart John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course has been preferred by more than 12 million students since 1955. This comprehensive boxed set assembles Books 1-4 of this classic method. The books feature colorful, amusing characters and illustrations, and all four feature audio accompaniments online to make learning and practicing even more fun. -
Note Finder & Keyboard Sticker Set
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course
Willis
Composer: Various
$6.99 (US)*
HL 293972
1540052648Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart A unique note finder and keyboard sticker set using a fold-out keyboard. Includes 43 full-color reusable stickers featuring the fun-loving monsters of the Easiest Course. The stickers were designed so that they can be easily taken off and reapplied so as to meet the learning curve and capabilities of each student. (Notes featured in the keyboard diagram are F2 to B6) -
John Thompson's Curso Fácil Para Piano
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course in Spanish, Part 1 – Book Only
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$8.99 (US)*
HL 416814
1423473272Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Now in Spanish!
A comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all children beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations • writing exercises • sight reading drills • review work • accompaniments • and more. Contains worksheets, reading-aloud exercises and accompaniments for teacher or parent. -
John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano
Second Grade – Book/ Audio
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$12.99 (US)*
HL 416798
1423457536Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart The classic and beloved Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. Follows uninterruptedly and in progressive sequence the musical foundation developed in Grade 1. This version includes audio files online that can be accessed using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. Pianist: Jason Sifford. -
John Thompson's Adult Piano Course – Book 2
Later Elementary to Early Intermediate Level
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$10.99 (US)*
HL 415763
1480353124Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart NEW AND IMPROVED! Recently re-engraved and updated, John Thompson's Adult Piano Course was compiled with the mature student in mind. Adults have the same musical road to travel as the younger student, but the study material for a mature student will differ slightly in content. Since these beloved books were written and arranged especially for adults, they contain a wonderful mix of classical arrangements, well-known folk-tunes and outstanding originals that many will find a pleasure to learn and play. Most importantly, the student is always encouraged to play as artistically and with as much...(more) -
Theory Drill Games - Book 2
Elementary Level
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$7.99 (US)*
HL 414163
142340534XCloser Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Theory Drill Games is designed to teach musical rudiments in an interesting and attractive manner. Pages are perforated so all the work may be completed at home and the teacher can quickly evaluate student efforts as work sheets are turned in at the lesson. -
John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano (Curso Moderno) – First Grade, Part 2 (Spanish)
First Grade, Part 2 – Spanish
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$6.99 (US)*
HL 414483
1458494292Add to Wish List Add to Cart The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It may be preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series. Follows uninterruptedly and in progressive sequence the musical foundation developed in Part 1. -
Teaching Little Fingers to Play – Book/Audio
Book/ Audio
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$10.99 (US)*
HL 406523
1458419681Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart A classic series for the early beginner combining rote and note approach. The melodies are written with careful thought and are kept as simple as possible, yet they are refreshingly delightful. All the music lies within the grasp of the child's small hands. The 2020 edition includes audio files online orchestrated by Eric Baumgartner. -
John Thompson's Curso Fácil Para Piano
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course in Spanish, Part 1
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$10.99 (US)*
HL 416815
1423473280Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Now in Spanish!
A comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all children beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations • writing exercises • sight reading drills • review work • accompaniments • and more. Contains worksheets, reading-aloud exercises and accompaniments for teacher or parent. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch,...(more) -
Theory Drill Games - Book 3
Elementary Level
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$6.99 (US)*
HL 414164
1423405358Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Theory Drill Games is designed to teach musical rudiments in an interesting and attractive manner (with the assistance of some clever, helpful gnomes!). Pages are perforated so all the work may be completed at home and the teacher can quickly evaluate student efforts as work sheets are turned in at the lesson. -
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course – Part 6 – Book Only
Part 6 – Book only
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$8.99 (US)*
HL 414151
0877180172Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart A comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all children beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations • writing exercises • sight reading drills • review work • accompaniments • and more. -
Popular Piano Solos – John Thompson's Adult Piano Course (Book 1)
Elementary Level
Willis
Arranger: Carolyn Miller
Author: John Thompson
$14.99 (US)*
HL 124215
1480367451Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart 12 great arrangements for the more mature student that can be used on their own, or as a supplement to John Thompson's Adult Piano Course (Book 1). Titles: Born Free • Can't Help Falling in Love • Every Breath You Take • Fields of Gold • Give My Regards to Broadway • A Groovy Kind of Love • My Life • Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da • Open Arms • Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head • Rainy Days and Mondays • Sweet Caroline. This book includes access to audio tracks online that can be downloaded or streamed! -
John Thompson's Adult Piano Course – Book 1
Book with Online Audio
Willis
Author: John Thompson
$15.99 (US)*
HL 122297
1480355046Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart NEW AND IMPROVED! Recently re-engraved and updated, John Thompson's Adult Piano Course was compiled with the mature student in mind. Adults have the same musical road to travel as the younger student, but the study material for a mature student will differ slightly in content. Since these beloved books were written and arranged especially for adults, they contain a wonderful mix of classical arrangements, well-known folk-tunes and outstanding originals that many will find a pleasure to learn and play. Most importantly, the student is always encouraged to play as artistically and with as much...(more)
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