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| Teaching Little Fingers to Play: A Book for the Earliest Beginner (John Thompsons Modern Course for The Piano) | 
 enlarge | Author: John Thompson
Publisher: Willis Music
Category: Book
List Price: $4.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (10 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1617
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 40
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.5 x 0.3
MPN: 877180202
ISBN: 0877180202
Dewey Decimal Number: 781
UPC: 786324056397
EAN: 9780877180203
ASIN: 0877180202
Publication Date: July 1, 2005
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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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Easy to use March 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My 7 year old has enjoyed learning piano w/ this book. I don't play but I've been able to "teach" her with it. This is great for beginners.
Solidly organized and effective February 15, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Beyond the simple enjoyment of playing a song, learning to play music is a catalyst for discovery and learning in life. Rudiments such as fractions are learned by understanding the key signature. Motor skills are developed in both hands. Processing of symbols into piano keys and then piano keys into musical tones that, when played together, create a song. We often forget this as adults, or never learned it. The key with teaching these things effectively to kids is to make it fun, keep the lessons to a reasonable length and to get involved as a parent or teacher.
Teaching Little Fingers To Play is perfect for introducing children to the joy of playing a piano. It provides short, fun songs that kids can sing along to as they develop their skills playing. My daughter finds so much enjoyment in practicing and can't wait to "figure out" the next song. The skills and knowledge are added little by little in such a way that they build on what is already developed, rather than overwhelming the child. The notes to the teacher are also helpful, particularly when the teacher is simply a parent who isn't a piano virtuoso.
The price is VERY affordable and the book simply works well, particularly for my child. I'd recommend this book for any child under the age of 10. I don't think you'll be disappointed if you buy this book. I certainly wasn't.
 Good although fast moving October 28, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Good first book for learning piano, but our teacher requested we get another book to accompany this, since this one moves a little too fast for our kindergartener.
Just as I remember. October 13, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My grandmother had this book at her house when I was a child. I taught myself how to play piano ( a little bit) with it. I am going to use it to teach my children.
 NOT for the earliest beginners October 11, 2007
24 out of 27 found this review helpful
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.
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