John Thompson First Grade Studies Twenty-four studies for the development of fingers, wrists, and forearm. Includes five-finger groups, broken chords and examples in phrasing John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano This book is intended to lay a foundation in technique for the First Grade piano student. Only elementary pianistic figures have been employed, built for the most part on five-finger groups and broken triads. Intended to supplement John Thompsons First Grade Book. Contents:A Romp In The CountryA Voyage Of DiscoveryAt The Fairies BallBridge BuildingEvening BellsGold FishIn A Jaunting CarOcean TidesO'Er Hill And DaleOn An Irish GreenRain DanceRain-DropsSambo's BanjoSpinning WheelsSquirrelsSunshine And ShadowThe Chariot RaceThe CuckooThe Gypsy CaravanThe Lonesome PineThe Music BoxTrumpetersTwilight SongWindmills