Detail 01
Grade 1
The first level of a graded series. Later grades continue in the same layout and teaching order.
Product detailSKU #1278002526260
Willis MusicJohn Thompson's Modern Course for The Piano Grade 1 (Book/Online Audio)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Grade 1 of John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano, with online audio. The starting grade for a beginner working through a graded series.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A beginner who wants a graded path with clear next steps
- Students working with a teacher who assigns from this series
- Learners who want audio to hear each piece before playing it
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone past basic reading — Grade 1 starts at the beginning
- Shoppers wanting familiar songs rather than a structured course
- Players who want simplified lettered-note keyboard 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
Modern Course, not the Easiest Course
Moves at a standard beginner pace rather than the slower entry-level track, so it covers ground faster.
Detail 03
Online audio instead of a CD
Tracks stream or download to any connected device. Nothing to lose in a case, but you need internet once.
Detail 04
Graded series format
Skills stack level to level. Buying a later grade first leaves gaps this one fills.
Detail 05
Book plus audio for under $15
You get a reference recording along with the printed music without paying separately for it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No instrument included — you need a piano or keyboard to practice on
- 02Grade 1 is one level; the following grades are separate purchases
- 03Audio is accessed online, not supplied on a disc
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is this different from the Easiest Piano Course?
The Easiest Course moves slower and is aimed at the youngest starters. This one covers beginner material at a standard pace.
02Can a complete beginner start here?
Yes. Grade 1 is the first level of the series and assumes no prior playing.
03Is there a CD in the book?
No. The recordings are online and play from a phone, tablet or computer.
04Does it work on a digital keyboard?
Yes. The music is written for piano, so anything with piano-style keys works for practice.
