Detail 01
Part 3 of a graded series
Assumes the reading and hand position skills built in Parts 1 and 2. Starting here leaves gaps.
Product detailSKU #1278002526081
Willis MusicJohn Thompson's Easiest Piano Course Part 3
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Third book in John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course, a graded method for young beginners. For a student who has finished Parts 1 and 2.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Kids continuing the Thompson course after Part 2
- Teachers already using this method series
- At-home practice between weekly lessons
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners who have not played before
- Adults wanting a fast self-teaching method
- Players who already read music on both staves
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
John Thompson method
A long-standing sequential piano course. Pieces get harder in small steps rather than jumping around.
Detail 03
Piano course, not a songbook
Content is teaching material with exercises, not a collection of songs you pick and play.
Detail 04
Willis Music edition
The publisher that owns and prints the Thompson course, so numbering matches other books in the series.
Detail 05
Print book
Physical sheet music. Needs a music desk or stand, and stays open on a piano better than a tablet.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Parts 1 and 2 are sold separately and are not included
- 02Check the student finished Part 2 before moving up
- 03No instrument, audio, or online access included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What age is this for?
It is written for young beginners working through the Thompson course. Fit depends on where the student is in the series, not on age alone.
02Do I need Parts 1 and 2 first?
Yes. Part 3 builds on skills taught in the earlier books. Starting here means skipping the foundation.
03Is this the same as Thompson's Modern Course?
No. This is the Easiest Piano Course line. The Modern Course is a separate, more advanced series.
04Can an adult use this?
It is written for children, so the pacing and presentation aim at young students. Adults usually prefer an adult method book.
