John Thompson's Adult Piano Course: Book 1 (Preparatory)
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (960 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1423405803 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 80 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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 musical understanding as possible.. (Willis). 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
Excellent method for teaching adult piano students Excellent method for teaching adult piano students Piano Instructor 40 years ago I began learning to play the piano with the John Thompson series. Today I teach piano students, some children and some adults. I have reviewed many of the other methods available. I found some very trite and gimmick oriented. After attempting a couple others, I have gone back to John Thompson's method. I supplement with a theory book and a finger exercise book that enhance the learning experience. The Adult piano book 1 goe. 0 years ago I began learning to play the piano with the John Thompson series. Today I teach piano students, some children and some adults. I have reviewed many of the other methods available. I found some very trite and gimmick oriented. After attempting a couple others, I have gone back to John Thompson's method. I supplement with a theory book and a finger exercise book that enhance the learning experience. The Adult piano book 1 goe. Not a Good Beginner Book Miss C I have been searching for a good book to use to teach adults for quite a while, and I was very hopeful when I found this book and ordered it. I had been using the Alfred Basic Adult Course, which has some good qualities (and I think it's the best of the beginning adult books out there), but I find that Alfred's method of teaching "position playing" means unless I'm very careful in the beginning and assign lots of worksheets and flash ca. Thank you Mr. Thompson Amazon Customer There is no method that I have found that is better than the John Thompson Piano Courses. (I have looked at & carefully studied many).As a Symphony Conductor, Concert-Jazz Pianist & Teacher, I am always trying to find ways to bring my students to being able to play, to be able to read music, and to stay in time (by counting out loud) in a more efficient and easier way. To date, the only method that I feel gives the student the tools he