John Thompson’s Easiest Piano Course is still under copyright. The Willis Music Company (now part of the Hal Leonard Corporation) holds the rights. The latest editions are copyrighted well into the 21st century (e.g., 2005, 2010).

Recommendation: Search for “John Thompson’s Easiest Piano Course Part 2 – Digital Download” on authorized retailers. Expect to pay between $7.99 and $12.99—a small price for legal access and high-quality, legible pages.

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You are ready for the John Thompson – Part 2 PDF if you can answer “yes” to these five statements:

If you are still struggling with note identification or rhythm, consider revisiting Part 1 or using flashcards before starting Part 2.

Part 2 is famous for its charming, characterful pieces, including:

| Weeks | Focus Area | Key Pieces to Master | |-------|------------|----------------------| | 1-4 | Review Part 1 + Introduce eighth notes | “Holiday Time” | | 5-8 | C major scale, hand extensions | “The Cuckoo” | | 9-12 | Accidentals (sharps/flats) | “The Spanish Guitar” | | 13-18 | G major position & key signature | “The Gypsy Camp” | | 19-24 | Dynamics & tempo markings | “The Echo” | | 25-30 | F major & independent hands | “The Old Witch” |