John Thompson's Easy Piano Course 5 (Original Import)

Author: (USA) Thompson
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Sixteenth notes in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and 6/8 time signatures. Ledger lines above the treble clef. Ledger lines below the bass clef. Ornamentation. Use of staccato pedaling in chord playing. Thumb passing under the second and third fingers. Second and third fingers crossing over the thumb. Transposition.
Like the previous volumes, this book provides students with ample review material, allowing them to develop each newly learned concept thoroughly. Review is particularly important for technical aspects, such as the thumb passing under the hand and the hand crossing over the thumb, which are key technical elements. This book also includes review pieces for the staccato and legato touch techniques learned in previous volumes. It is crucial to apply these touch techniques as required by the score, as they are an integral part of refining performance.
Staccato pedaling is used sparingly in the score, only where it is effective. For students with special talent in this area, teachers may use staccato pedaling more frequently at their discretion.
The primary goal of this book is to teach students to play musically as much as possible. All efforts should focus on this ultimate objective. Additionally, try to gradually increase the tempo, but never at the expense of accuracy.