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John Thompson: First Classics | Easy Piano Songbook | Beginner Classical Piano Sheet Music for Students and Teachers | Graded Pieces to Support Early Technique Musicianship Practice Skills - Softcover

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9780711968424: John Thompson: First Classics | Easy Piano Songbook | Beginner Classical Piano Sheet Music for Students and Teachers | Graded Pieces to Support Early Technique Musicianship Practice Skills
Softcover
ISBN 10: 071196842X ISBN 13: 9780711968424
Publisher: Music Sales, 2000

Synopsis

This easy piano collection is designed for beginners who are progressing through Part Two of the Easiest Piano Course and want carefully graded classical pieces that support early technique and musical enjoyment. It suits young learners, adult beginners, and teachers who need reliable material for home study, structured lessons, and steady skill development. Its approachable layouts and familiar melodies make it a reassuring companion for students building confidence at the instrument.

Inside the book, players will find a thoughtfully curated selection of classical themes arranged to help develop hand coordination, phrasing awareness, and control over tone and dynamics. The progression of pieces supports foundational reading skills while introducing students to important stylistic elements from a range of well-known composers. Each arrangement is short enough to keep learners motivated, yet musically rich enough to encourage expressive playing and independent practice.

The collection reinforces core technique by guiding students through simple articulations, balanced hand shaping. Teachers will appreciate the dependable structure for lessons, and students will enjoy gradually mastering recognizable classical themes. Its balance of accessibility and musical substance makes it a valuable music teacher resource and a supportive tool for recital preparation, home learning, and skill-building exercises.

Full Song List

Theme From Swan Lake * Morning (Peer Gynt Suite No.1) * Minuet in G * Theme From Sleeping Beauty * Theme (Pastoral Symphony) * The Trout Piano Quintet Theme * Nocturne Op.9 No.2 * Can-can * Waltz * A Musical Joke * Romance (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik) * To A Wild Rose * Adagio Theme (Clarinet Concerto in A Major K622) * Lullaby * German Dance * La Ci Darem La Mano * Bourree (Music for the Royal Fireworks) * Theme From Judas Maccabeus * Spring (The Four Seasons) * Theme From The Nutcracker * March

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Publisher
Music Sales
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
071196842X
ISBN 13 
9780711968424
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
32