John Thompson’s First Classical Duets

Featuring 11 easy arrangements for 1 piano, 4 hands, this book is a fun and engaging introduction to piano duets that perfectly complements Books 2 4 of John Thompson’s Easiest Piano Course. Children will love learning classical favourites such as In the Hall of the Mountain King, Ode to Joy, and The Swan, within the rewarding and interactive context of duet playing.
First Published in 1954, John Thompson’s Easiest Piano Course is one of the most-loved and best-selling piano methods in the world. John Thompson’s timeless approach to learning has been trusted by generations of teachers to start millions of students on their musical journey.

CONTENTS

• Barcarolle [Jacques Offenbach]
• Eine Kleine Nachtmusik [Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]
• In the Hall of the Mountain King [Edvard Grieg]
• Minuet in G Major [Christian Petzold]
• New World Symphony [Antonín Dvorák]
• Ode to Joy [Ludwig van Beethoven]
• Piano Concerto No. 1 [Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky]
• Rondeau [Jean-Joseph Mouret]
• Spring [Antonio Vivaldi]
• The Swan [Camille Saint-Saëns]
• Symphony No. 5 [Ludwig van Beethoven]