Hal Leonard John Thompson's Easiest Peaceful Piano

Name: John Thompson's Easiest Peaceful Piano
Brand: Hal Leonard
SKU: 431735
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Essential Information About This Book
• 15 really easy arrangements designed for beginner pianists, ideal as a complement to learning.
• "Peaceful piano" atmosphere: a soft and expressive repertoire to develop musicality from the early years.
• Perfect for strengthening the basics: coordination, regularity, articulation, dynamics, and sense of musical phrasing.
• Essential composers and artists: Joe Hisaishi, John Williams, Philip Glass, Alexis Ffrench, Randy Newman, and many others.

John Thompson's Easiest Peaceful Piano

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Summary of This Book

Designed to extend the joy of playing from the very first steps at the keyboard, this collection offers 15 "peaceful piano" pieces with very accessible arrangements. The goal is clear: to provide rewarding pieces to work on alongside a method, while consolidating essential technical foundations (reading, hand placement, independence, touch control, and dynamics management). The approach follows the spirit of John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course, an iconic method (first published in 1954) that has supported generations of students and teachers.
The repertoire emphasizes expressive interpretation rather than virtuosity: beautiful melodies, soothing harmonies, and piano writing designed for beginners. It is an excellent choice to vary practice sessions, work on sound quality and musical breathing, and gain confidence with immediately "musical" pieces. Whether you are a conservatory student, in a music school, or self-taught, this book serves as a motivating resource to enrich your collection of beginner piano sheet music.
Contents (15 pieces): 1. Ballade Pour Adeline (Richard Clayderman)
2. Cristofori's Dream (David Lanz)
3. Dearly Beloved (Yoko Shimomura)
4. Dreamland (Alexis Ffrench)
5. Gizeh (Oskar Schuster)
6. Home (Dustin O'Halloran)
7. In The Morning Light (Yanni)
8. Joy (George Winston and David Qualey)
9. Metamorphosis Two (Philip Glass)
10. Nostalgia (Joe Hisaishi)
11. School Daze (Randy Newman)
12. Sea Change (Stephan Moccio)
13. September Song (Agnes Obel)
14. Theme From "Jurassic Park" (John Williams)
15. Tokka (Agnes Obel)

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Composer	Various	Collection	John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course
Artist	Various	Genre	Sheet music collection / piano repertoire
Instrumentation	Piano	Difficulty	Beginner

Questions frequently asked

What level is John Thompson's Easiest Peaceful Piano?

Designed for beginners, this collection is part of the John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course series. The arrangements are created to remain accessible from the very first steps at the piano.

How many pieces are included in this piano collection?

The table of contents features 15 pieces, including Ballade Pour Adeline, Cristofori's Dream, and the Jurassic Park theme.

Which piano techniques are developed in this book?

The arrangements focus on reading music and hand placement. Hand independence is one of the foundational skills addressed. Touch control and dynamics management are also incorporated into the approach.

Can this book be used alongside a beginner piano method?

Designed to be worked on alongside a method book, this volume extends the repertoire of John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course. The 15 pieces help reinforce the basics with a notation geared toward expression.

Which composers are featured in Peaceful Piano?

The selection includes works by Richard Clayderman, David Lanz, Yanni, Philip Glass, Joe Hisaishi, and John Williams. Pieces by Alexis Ffrench, Agnes Obel, and Stephan Moccio are also included.