John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course Part 1 by John Thompson
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Book Reviews of John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course Part 1
Book Review: I learned alot from this book
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been taking Piano lessons since the beginning of this year. This was the the book my Piano Teacher started me on. I'm an adult who knew nothing and I mean ABSOLUTELY nothing about the Piano.
I knew nothing about where the Middle C is on the Piano or how many notes there are on the Piano. This book taught me how to read the all the notes and how to play them and very quickly too!!!
Did I feel silly learning from this book??? No way... I wanted to learn how to play the Piano and this book got me started.
It's been 7 months and I'm playing pretty good.
Granted I'm no Liberace... but hey I don't mind. I'm having a BLAST!!! :[]
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn how to play the piano for the very first time.
Book Review: As a teacher...
Summary: 5 Stars
I use this book with my youngest beginners. I also like Chester's Easiest Piano Course but I that doesn't seem as popular in the US. I learned with this method myself and find the students really enjoy the book. It is possible, as noted in a few of the other reviews, for kids to just pick this up and use it and that goes a long way to explaining its endurance and popularity. The 'middle C method' with its simple introduction to notes and rhythm creates happy young musicians and that should be the main focus where children and music are concerned.Book Review: Excellent Start for Piano
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a great way to start young people on the piano. It teaches the essentials of reading music, while allowing kids to progress quickly enough that they gain confidence in their ability to play. I think you could probably muddle your way through teaching this to your kids even without any music background (of course it would be harder to play the accompaniments).
I like to use this book with Teaching Little Fingers to Play for some variety in songs. Together, they offer lots of choices in how kids can learn and progress.
Book Review: Great Beginner's Piano Book
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is wonderful to begin teaching young children the rudiments of piano playing. The children are most excited when they have to play their parts while I play the accompaniment. These 'duet' sessions have generated much joy, laughter and fun, which is what music should be to children.
If your child requires more challenging work, I would suggest using this book in tandem with another book like from Michael Aaron's series or John Thompson's "Teaching Little Fingers to Play".
Book Review: Great for young beginners
Summary: 5 Stars
I love it. Students learn the notes one-by-one in songs with duet accompaniment. There are work pages to do along with songs to play. The book is colorful and fun to look at. The progression moves along slowly so that each concept is learned; while at the same time students are playing songs each week and feeling much success. I like it a lot better then the old Thompson series.