Teaching Little Fingers to Play: A Book for the Earliest Beginner (John Thompsons Modern Course for The Piano) (Paperback)

by John Thompson (Author)

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Product Description
A series for the early beginner combining rote and note approach. The melodies are written with careful thought and are kept as simple as possible, yet they are refreshingly delightful. All the music lies within the grasp of the child's small hands.

Product Details

• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Willis Music (July 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877180202
• ISBN-13: 978-0877180203
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,985 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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58 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My kids love it! Cute pictures, and it progresses very gradually, September 1, 2005

By	Unity Dienes (Hollis, NH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

One of my sons just loves playing these songs as a supplement to his Suzuki instruction. They are catchy and progress very gradually--much more gradually than the Suzuki repetoire. Then, his twin brother, whom I've tried for years to interest in music, thought the songs from this book were so cool that he has started playing them and now wants music lessons, too! I'm so thrilled. I think he has always found the Suzuki progression to be too intimidating and fast. This one takes it slower and has much cuter pictures.

41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, January 28, 2006

By	P. Schuman "Diet Coke Junkee" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My 6 yo daughter loves this book. We bought three beginner books from here and this is her favorite and she "plays' all the time. I like that it is easier to use than some of the others. It is very easy to teach from, but she can figure alot of it out herself. It is written towards a childs prespective.

49 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars NOT for the earliest beginners, October 11, 2007

By	Pen Name - See all my reviews

Despite what the title says, "A Book For The Earliest Beginner", I feel that it's not for the kids younger than 6 or 7. Requiring to read the music notes on the lines right from the beginning is too much for the kids who barely know alphabets. This book could be fine for older kids or for supplementing other courses. Try Alfred's books which I found much easier and gradual on very young children. If they are under 5, you could try Alfred's Prep Course.