Beanstalk's Basics for Piano

This latest, classically-flavoured songbook for John Thompsons Easiest Piano Course introduces easy works by one of the greatest composers ever to have lived, Ludwig Van Beethoven . Featuring some very fine compositions, First Beethoven  isperfect for pupils reaching parts 2 to 4 of the world-renowned Piano course. These fun repertoire books contain some amazing pieces that have been specially collected and graded to be used in conjunction with the Easiest Piano Course. Pieces likeMinuet In G Major, Rondo In C , the sublime Moonlight Sonata, 1st Movement  and the classic Für Elise  will reinforce essential technical ability, while simultaneously enhancing a general sense of musicality and melodic playing. FirstBeethoven  is therefore ideal for pupils whove worked through the course at levels 2 to 4, but its also a great set of pieces for sight reading practice for more advanced students. The pieces in this songbook become progressively moredifficult, and, to this end, dynamics and phrasing have been omitted for the earlier pieces, since theyre not introduced until Part 3 of the course. Early pieces like Ode To Joy  and Turkish March  help to reinforce what pupils learn inthe beginning of the  John Thompson Method, with a focus on playing notes and rhythms accurately. Towards of the end of the songbook, more challenging pieces like Eroica Symphony and Sonata Pathétique  will help pupils to enhance theirtechnical skills, play more melodically, and, most importantly, enjoy playing! Generally, these pieces stay in the 5-finger position, with handy hints and suggestions when a different fingering is called for. The pieces in this songbook arebeautiful to hear and to play, making First Beethoven  a really great beginners songbook for pupils who want to learn some of the finest music ever composed. As an introduction for beginners to classical music and Beethoven in particular, thissongbook is rewarding and enjoyable, these pieces being timeless and never going out of fashion. The John Thompsons Easiest Piano Course First Beethoven  songbook is the ideal beginning book for classical music fans. Its tailor-made forpupils working through the renowned and revered Piano method, so its authoritative and accurate, helping you to enhance your technique and learn some amazing music at the same time.