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Music is an Adventure – Interview with Randall Faber

Randall Faber, alongside his wife Nancy, is well-known for co-authoring the best-selling Piano Adventures teaching method. Their books, recognized globally for fostering students’ creative and cognitive development, have sold millions of copies worldwide. Previously translated into nine languages, Piano Adventures is now also available in Dutch and German. Eric Schoones had the pleasure of speaking with Randall Faber about his work and philosophy. Read more

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Topic: John Thompson In or Out? (Read 2288 times)

Bob

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John Thompson In or Out?

on: June 22, 2005, 02:50:38 AM

Is his series still used?

Are there any flaws in it that have been improved by the current round of method books?

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BoliverAllmon

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Re: John Thompson In or Out?

Reply #1 on: June 22, 2005, 03:56:07 AM

Quote from: Bob on June 22, 2005, 02:50:38 AM

Is his series still used?

Are there any flaws in it that have been improved by the current round of method books?

it is still out there. I don't like the series though.

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abell88

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Re: John Thompson In or Out?

Reply #2 on: June 22, 2005, 12:18:42 PM

It uses too much fingering, and stays in five-finger positions way too long. Some of the pieces are pretty, though, so if you whited out the fingering you could use it for supplementary material.

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