"John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano: First Grade Book" by John Thompson, drawings by Frederick S. Manning, verses by Katherine Faith, published by Willis Music Company, Cincinnati,, Ohio, 1937. First edition.

Soft cover, 8.3/4" x 12"; 78 pages, 2 from the 4 Certificates on the page 79 are present [2 missing]; some wear , very good condition.

"The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It may be preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series." [John Thompson]

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.

US: Priority (c.2-4 days) --------- $12.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-4 weeks) -- $28.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-5 weeks) --- $42.50