Detail 01
Part 1
The entry point of a multi-part sequence. You continue into later parts rather than switching methods.
Product detailSKU #1278002526235
Willis MusicJohn Thompson's Easiest Piano Course Part 1 Book/Online Audio
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The opening book of John Thompson's beginner piano course, with online audio. For someone starting piano from zero, at home or with a teacher.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A child or adult starting piano with no note-reading ability
- Parents who want one structured book instead of loose printouts
- Self-teachers who need audio to check tempo and rhythm
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone who already reads music — this begins at the first note
- Players who want songs to play now; this is a course
- Keyboard players who prefer large lettered-note simplified arrangements
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Easiest course, not the standard one
Slower pacing than a normal beginner method. Fewer new ideas per page, aimed at the earliest starters.
Detail 03
Online audio instead of a CD
Tracks stream or download to a phone, tablet or computer. No disc drive needed, but you need internet once.
Detail 04
Method course, not a songbook
Pieces are ordered to build skills. Skipping around breaks the sequence the book depends on.
Detail 05
Under $12
Cheap enough to own outright rather than share or photocopy, which matters when a teacher marks up pages.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No instrument included — you need access to a piano or keyboard
- 02Audio lives online, so plan to have a phone or tablet nearby
- 03Later parts are sold separately; one book is not the full course
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for kids or adults?
It's built for young beginners. An adult with no experience can use it, but many adults move faster with an adult-focused method.
02Does it come with a CD?
No. The audio is online — you access it from a phone, tablet or computer.
03Do I need a teacher to use it?
No. It's laid out to work through in order on your own, and the audio gives you a reference for how each piece should sound.
04What do I buy after this?
The later parts of the same course. They pick up where Part 1 stops, so you don't restart from the beginning.
