John Thompson Piano Course Grade 6

Author: John Thompson [USA]
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This is the sixth book in the tutorial series, introducing 2/2 time, triplets, dotted eighth notes, inner voice melodies, trills, syncopated rhythms, and several piano-specific patterns that are frequently used in piano music. Every pianist should practice these as standard techniques. The examples selected in this section provide ample opportunities for learners to review the techniques and musical points learned in the previous volumes, aiming to cultivate their piano skills and musical refinement to achieve a higher level. Techniques such as finger legato, wrist staccato, musical phrases, forearm usage in chord playing, scales in various modes, and the use of the sustain pedal are incorporated into the repertoire, which is arranged logically in this book.