john thompson grade 2

John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano - Second Grade continues the progressive musical foundation established in the first book of this classic series. Designed to help intermediate-beginning students steadily advance their technical skills and musical understanding, this volume introduces key concepts such as hand expansion, pedal use, major and minor scales, arpeggios, and chord analysis. The book features a curated selection of original compositions by Thompson alongside classic, well-arranged favorites from opera, ballet, and master composers like Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin, providing a structured approach to classical piano performance.