John: Thompson's Easy Piano Course: 5th Color Edition (1VCD)

Author: (American) John Thompson
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features:
Content: 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 pedaling in chord playing. Passing the thumb under the fingers. Crossing the thumb with the second and third fingers. Transposition. More syncopated exercise pieces.
Review: 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 passing the thumb under the hand and crossing the hand over the thumb, which are key technical elements. This volume also includes review pieces for staccato and legato touch techniques learned in earlier books. Applying these touch techniques as required by the score is crucial, as they are integral to refining performance.
Pedaling: Pedaling markings in the score are limited and should be used only where effective. For students with special talent in this area, teachers may optionally add more pedaling.
Artistry and Musicality: The primary goal of this book is to teach students to play with musicality. All efforts should focus on this ultimate objective. Additionally, try to play at a faster tempo overall, but accuracy must not be compromised. In the following volumes, this course gradually advances in both musical knowledge and piano technique.