John Thompson’s Modern Course for the Piano - Fourth Grade is the essential next step for students advancing toward intermediate and early advanced piano performance. Perfect for piano teachers, adult learners, and motivated students, this book develops expressive playing, refined technique, and stylistic understanding. It is ideal for lessons, recitals, and consistent home study, offering structured growth through the proven Modern Course approach. This comprehensive instructional book builds upon earlier levels, introducing a wide range of pieces that explore musical interpretation, phrasing, and stylistic mastery. Each lesson features thoughtfully chosen works from multiple composers and genres, guiding students toward artistic expression and dynamic control. Detailed footnotes and editorial guidance help players understand musical nuance while strengthening finger technique, tone control, and rhythmic accuracy. Created to nurture confident, well-rounded pianists, this course helps build confidence and technique, improves rhythm, reading, and performance skills, and motivates consistent practice through engaging repertoire. It’s an invaluable music teacher resource and an inspiring gift for pianists seeking structured progress and musical depth. Full Song List * Progressive piano studies and performance pieces * Etudes and stylistic exercises from composers including Czerny, Burgmüller, and Heller Trusted by teachers, loved by students. A proven resource that develops both artistry and skill, this course helps pianists reach higher levels of expression and confidence in their musical journey.
ASIN: 0877180083
VSKU: PKV.0877180083.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Thompson, John
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: It's been through some chapters of life! Expect visible wear—creases, notes, highlights, maybe even a splash of water here and there. Perfect for readers who love a book with history.