14 of His Easiest Piano Pieces


Book Description

This collection provides an excellent introduction to Mozart's easiest works. Selections include short dances such as the popular "Minuet in F Major," easier sonata movements and arrangements of familiar opera arias. The short biography and notes on each piece will be appreciated by students new to the study of Mozart's music.




At the Piano with Chopin


Book Description

An excellent collection in Hinson's At the Piano Series. Contains many of his most popular Mazurkas, Preludes, Waltzes, Nocturnes--plus others! Includes informative biographical information and performance suggestions for each work.




My First Book of Chopin


Book Description

Includes theme from "Raindrop" Prelude, "Minute" Waltz, "Lullaby," "Fantaisie-impromptu," "Butterfly" Etude, "Military" and "Heroic" Polonaise, plus melodic highlights from the most familiar preludes, mazurkas, waltzes, and etudes. Features 23 piano arrangements. Bonus MP3 downloads are included for each song.




An Introduction to His Piano Works


Book Description

This volume contains 31 pieces from The First Term at the Piano, For Children, 10 Easy Pieces and 7 Sketches. The informative foreword includes Bartók's specific instructions on wrist and finer action, articulations and syncopation. Each piece is prefaced by a brief introduction.




A First Book of Chopin


Book Description

Beginning pianists and their teachers will love this compilation of immortal music by Frédéric Chopin. Fun-to-play, pedagogically sound arrangements include the theme from the "Raindrop" Prelude, "Minute" Waltz, the charming Lullaby, and melodic highlights from the most familiar preludes, mazurkas, waltzes, impromptus, and etudes. Each piece is accompanied by informal notes that share insights into Chopin's life and the unique features of his music. From the lyrical Fantaisie-impromptu and "Butterfly" Etude to the brilliant strains of the "Military" Polonaise and "Heroic" Polonaise, these arrangements of 23 of the composer's best-loved pieces will prove welcome additions to any beginning pianist's repertoire. Plus, bonus MP3 downloads are included for each song to make practicing even easier!




Fur Elise (Sheet Music)


Book Description

(Piano Solo Sheets). This sheet music features an intermediate-level piano solo arrangement of the beloved Beethoven work.




Young People's Carnival, Op. 25


Book Description

The six programmatic movements in this suite depict the characters of early European pantomime, popular in America in the late 19th century. Composed by American composer Amy Beach who had small hands, this suite is very effective for the early intermediate student. Titles: * Promenade * Columbine * Pantalon * Pierrot and Pierrette * Secrets * Harlequin




Melodious Masterpieces, Book 3


Book Description

These masterpieces will encourage the performer to play in an expressive and reflective manner. Well-suited for students who enjoy playing poignant literature. Most selections are from the Romantic period, although all periods are represented. Early advanced.




Un sospiro, S. 144:3 (from "Trois í©tudes de concert")


Book Description

The third concert etude in D-flat major from Liszt's Trois etudes de concert will challenge advanced pianists with its constant hand-crossings and varying number of cascading notes per measure in the accompaniment. A lovely pentatonic melody is embedded in the rolling arpeggio-like patterns, frequently played by alternating hands throughout the piece. Keeping this cantando melodic line distinct and phrased while transparently maintaining the flowing accompaniment is the primary challenge of this masterwork. This edition is based on Musikalische Werke herausgegeben von der Franz Liszt-Stifung, Series II, edited by Ferruccio Busoni.




Fantaisie-Impromptu


Book Description

This beautiful concert piece, originally published after Chopin's death, is presented here in a scholarly and thoroughly notated edition by Maurice Hinson, including both the standard and Fontana versions of the piece. There are historic notes and extensive performance suggestions and practice techniques included.