"Teaching Little Fingers to Play: John Thompson's Modern Course For The Piano" by John Thompson, illustrated, published by Willis Music Company, Cincinnati,, Ohio, 1936. First edition.

Soft cover ["Harrison" is written on the front cover, some wear: see photos]; staple binding, 11" x 8.1/2"; 40 pages, a few pencil notes, very good condition.

"Teaching Little Fingers to Play is a book for the early beginner combining rote and note approach. The melodies are written with careful thought and are kept as simple as possible, yet they are refreshingly delightful. All the music lies within the grasp of the child’s small hands. Full-color illustrations, simple and short instructions, and creative music often with lyrics all hold students’ interest with “something new in every lesson."

American pianist and composer John Thompson (1889-1963) was born in Pennsylvania. At an early age, he appeared as a concert pianist in all the principal cities of America and Europe, where his brilliant playing received much praise. After concluding his concert career, he headed music departments at conservatories in Philadelphia, Indianapolis, and Kansas City. During these tenures he developed certain definite and original ideas about teaching, and in a short time became famous for his sincere efforts to interest young students in pianism. His Teaching Little Fingers to Play and Modern Course for the Piano remain some of the best-selling methods in the world today.

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