John Thompson Piano| The Big Songbook |50 Easy Repertoire Pieces

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 teaching has been trusted by generations of teachers to start millions of students on their musical journey.

This book includes 50 repertoire pieces to complement the Easiest Piano Course, helping to reinforce basic technique, develop musicality and increase the enjoyment of learning. These simplified arrangements are also ideal sight-reading practice for more advanced pupils.

With a great selection of classical themes, folk songs, spirituals and jazz, there’s something in the Big Songbook for every beginner pianist to enjoy!

Contents

• 1. All Through the Night
• 2. Alla Danza (From Water Music)
• 3. American Patrol
• 4. Ave verum corpus
• 5. Away in A Manger
• 6. The Can Can (from Orpheus In The Underworld)
• 7. Clarinet Concerto (Adagio Theme)
• 8. Danny Boy (Londonderry Air)
• 9. Deck the Halls
• 10. Down by the Riverside
• 11. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (1st Movement)
• 12. The First Nowell
• 13. Frankie and Johnny
• 14. Fur Elise
• 15. Go down Moses
• 17. GREENSLEEVES
• 18. Jingle bells
• 19. Kookaburra Sits In The Old Gum Tree
• 20. Lavender Blue
• 21. Lullaby (Wiegenlied)
• 22. March From Carmen
• 23. Mexican Hat Dance
• 24. Michael, Row the Boat Ashore
• 25. Mineut In G