The Willis Music Company JOHN THOMSON'S EASIEST PIANO COURSE FIRST BLUES AND BOOGIE - PIANO SOLO
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Summary of This Score/Method/Book
This collection of pieces for beginner piano offers a varied and playful repertoire, designed to integrate naturally with the work done using "John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course." The goal is clear: to provide the student with "fun" pieces that inspire them to sit at the keyboard, while securing essential skills (rhythmic setup, hand coordination, simple phrasing, regularity, and initial musical intentions).
From Part 2 onwards, the student begins to gain autonomy: this book then becomes an excellent resource to diversify styles and establish solid technique without monotony. It features colors close to blues, ragtime, traditional songs, and popular standards, perfect for working on the sense of groove, contrasts, and melodic line listening, all while maintaining writing adapted to an elementary level.
List of Pieces:
After Dark
American Patrol
Banana Boat Song
Boogie Bug
Cool Blue
Cowboy Blues
Dixie
Down By The Riverside
Feelin' Flat Blues
Frankie And Johnny
Funky Feline
Glad Rag
Go Down Moses
House Of The Rising Sun
If You're Happy
Mexican Hat Dance
Michael, Row The Boat Ashore
Night Train
Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen
One More River
Red River Valley
Space Walk
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
The Train Is A-comin'
Walkin' Blues
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
When The Saints Go Marching In
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Instrumentation | Piano | Difficulty | Beginner (ideal from Part 2 onwards) |
| Genre | Educational repertoire (pieces and traditional songs, blues influences) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this collection suitable after John Thompson Part 2?
Designed to accompany "John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course," this collection is meant for use from Part 2 onwards. The notation remains suitable for beginner level while developing keyboard autonomy.
What styles are covered in First Blues and Boogie?
The repertoire includes blues, boogie, and rag influences, with traditional songs and popular standards. Titles such as "Boogie Bug," "Cowboy Blues," and "Glad Rag" allow the exploration of these stylistic colors.
How many pieces are included in the John Thomson's Easiest Piano Course First Blues and Boogie method?
The book contains 27 solo piano pieces, including "American Patrol," "House Of The Rising Sun," and "When The Saints Go Marching In." The selection combines blues pieces with traditional melodies.
What piano skills are developed?
Playing these pieces focuses on rhythmic setup, hand coordination, and simple phrasing. Working on "Walkin' Blues" or "Feelin' Flat Blues" also enhances the sense of groove and melody listening. Dynamics and steadiness are also among the targeted skills.
Is this sheet music written for solo piano?
The indicated instrumentation is piano, with pieces designed for solo performance.
