: Includes arrangements from light opera, ballet, and classic works by masters like Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven Analytical Learning
: Introduction to triplets, syncopated rhythms, and compound time signatures like 6/8.
: Covers hand expansion, pedal use, major and minor scales, arpeggios, and chord analysis.
So skip the sketchy download sites. Visit your library, check ThriftBooks, or buy the official PDF. Then sit down at the piano, open to Page 1 ( “A Smooth Road” ), and enjoy your journey through John Thompson’s timeless Grade 2.
While Grade 1 focuses on hand positions and basic reading, introduces the "Modern" elements that gave this series its name. This level is designed to develop:
: Many pieces in Grade 2 feature independent left-hand countermelodies. Master the left hand entirely before attempting to play hands together.
For nearly a century, the Modern Course for the Piano series has shaped millions of pianists. Published by The Willis Music Company, the series is praised for its clear pedagogical progression.