Classics for the Developing Pianist, Bk 1


Book Description

"The five books in this series present the 100 masterworks the editors believe developing pianists should study and perform. Each book contains 20 pieces selected from the for main periods [Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary] as well as additional suggestions for repertoire from the 20th century."--P. [4] of cover.




Classics for the Developing Pianist, Book 2


Book Description

The five books in this series present 100 masterworks ranging from early-intermediate through advanced level that the editors believe developing pianists should study and perform. Each book contains 20 pieces selected from the four main style periods as well as additional suggestions for repertoire from the 20th century. Book 2 contains selections for intermediate pianists. Titles: *Alfedans (Elfin Dance), Op. 12, No. 4 (Grieg) *Avalanche, Op. 45, No. 2 (Heller) *Ballade, Op. 100, No. 15 (Burgmüller) *Evening in the Country, Sz. 39, No. 5 (Bartók) *First Gymnopédie (Satie) *First Sorrow, Op. 68, No. 16 (Schumann) *Gavotte, HWV 491 (Handel) *Old French Song, Op. 39, No. 16 (Tchaikovsky) *Prelude in C Major, BWV 939 (J. S. Bach) *Solfeggieto (C.P.E. Bach) *Sonata in C Major, K. 545 (III) (W. A. Mozart) *Sonata in D Minor, K. 32; L. 423 (D. Scarlatti) *Sonata in G Major, Hob. XVI/8 (III & IV) (Haydn) *Sonatina in C Major, Op. 20, No. 1 (Kuhlau) *Sonatina in C Major, Op. 36, No. 1 (Clementi) *Sonatina in F Major, Anh. 5, No. 2 (Beethoven) *Teasing Song, Sz. 42, No. 18 (Bartók) *To a Wild Rose, Op. 51, No. 1 (MacDowell) *Waltz in B Minor, Op. 18, No. 6; D. 145 (Schubert) *Waltz, Op. 12, No. 2 (Grieg) "This book provides great editing for familiar pieces that most of us teach." - Jean Ritter, Progressions




Classics for the Developing Pianist, Book 1


Book Description

The five books in this series present 100 masterworks ranging from early-intermediate through advanced level that the editors believe developing pianists should study and perform. Each book contains 20 pieces selected from the four main style periods as well as additional suggestions for repertoire from the 20th century. Book 1 contains selections for early-intermediate pianists. Titles: *Allegro in B-flat Major, K. 3 (W. A. Mozart) *Arabesque, Op. 100, No. 2 (Burgmüller) *The Bear (Rebikov) *Burleske (L. Mozart) *Chinese Figurine (Rebikov) *Écossaise in C Major, D. 299, No. 8 (Schubert) *Écossaise in G Major, D. 529, No. 3 (Schubert) *Écossaise in G Major, WoO 23 (Beethoven) *German Dance in G Major (Haydn) *Le petit rien (The Little Trifle) (Couperin) *Melody, Op. 68, No. 1 (Schumann) *Menuet en rondeau (Rameau) *Menuet in G Major, BWV Anh. 114 (J. S. Bach) *Minuet in A Minor (Purcell) *Minuet in G Major (Telemann) *Musette in D Major, BWV Anh. 126 (J. S. Bach) *Play Song, Sz. 42, No. 5 (Bartók) *Sonatina in G Major, Anh. 5, No. 1 (Beethoven) *Song ("Come Home, Lidi"), Sz. 42, No. 3 (Bartók) *The Wild Rider, Op. 68, No. 8 (Schumann) "This book provides great editing for familiar pieces that most of us teach." - Jean Ritter, Progressions




Classics for the Developing Pianist, Book 4


Book Description

The five books in this series present 100 masterworks ranging from early-intermediate through advanced level that the editors believe developing pianists should study and perform. Each book contains 20 pieces selected from the four main style periods as well as additional suggestions for repertoire from the 20th century. Book 4 contains selections for early-advanced pianists. Titles: *Arabesque No. 1 (Debussy) *Bagatelle in E-flat Major, Op. 33, No. 1 (Beethoven) *Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum (Debussy) *Fantasie in D Minor, K. 397 (W. A. Mozart) *Golliwog's Cakewalk (Debussy) *Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2 (Chopin) *O Polichinelo (Villa-Lobos) *Prelude in B-flat Major, BWV 866 (from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Vol. 1) (J. S. Bach) *Prelude in D-flat Major ("Raindrop"), Op. 28, No. 15 (Chopin) *Sonata in A Major, K. 208; L. 238 (D. Scarlatti) *Sonata in A Major, K. 331 (III: "Rondo alla Turca") (W. A. Mozart) *Sonata in C-sharp Minor ("Moonlight"), Op. 27, No. 2 (I) (Beethoven) *Sonata in D Major, Hob. XVI/37; L. 50 (I) (Haydn) *Sonata in D Major, K. 430; L. 463 (D. Scarlatti) *Sonata in G Major, Op. 49, No. 2 (I) (Beethoven) *Spanish Dance, Op. 5, No. 1 (Granados) *Traümerei, Op. 15, No. 7 (Schumann) *Venetian Gondola Song, Op. 30, No. 6 (Mendelssohn) *Waltz in C-sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 2 (Chopin) *Waltz in D-flat Major ("Minute"), Op. 64, No. 1 (Chopin) "This book provides great editing for familiar pieces that most of us teach." ---Jean Ritter, Progressions




Classics for the Developing Pianist, Book 3


Book Description

The five books in this series present 100 masterworks ranging from early-intermediate through advanced level that the editors believe developing pianists should study and perform. Each book contains 20 pieces selected from the four main style periods as well as additional suggestions for repertoire from the 20th century. Book 3 contains selections for late-intermediate pianists. Titles: *About Foreign Lands and People, Op. 15, No. 1 (Schumann) *Bagatelle in G Minor, Op. 119, No. 1 (Beethoven) *Bagatelle, Op. 5, No. 1 (Tcherepnin) *Bagatelle, Op. 5, No. 10 (Tcherepnin) *Für Elise, WoO 59 (Beethoven) *Gavotte (from French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816) (J. S. Bach) *Invention No. 13 in A Minor, BWV 784 (J. S. Bach) *Invention No. 8 in F Major, BWV 779 (J. S. Bach) *Knecht Ruprecht, Op. 68, No. 12 (Schumann) *Le petit nègre (Debussy) *Mazurka in G Minor, Op. 67, No. 2, Posth. (Chopin) *Prelude in C Major, BWV 846 (J. S. Bach) *Sonata in C Major, K. 159; L. 104 (D. Scarlatti) *Sonata in C Major, K. 545 (I) (W. A. Mozart) *Sonata in G Major, Hob. XVI/27 (III) (Haydn) *Sonatina in F Major, Op. 151, No. 3 (I) (Diabelli) *Song without Words ("Consolation"), Op. 30, No. 3 (Mendelssohn) *Valse poético no. 3 (Granados) *Valse poético no. 4 (Granados) *Waltz in A Minor, Op. Posth. (Chopin) "This book provides great editing for familiar pieces that most of us teach." - Jean Ritter, Progressions




Adult Piano Adventures Classics Book 2 - Symphony Themes, Opera Gems and Classical Favorites


Book Description

(Faber Piano Adventures ). In this inspiring collection, late-elementary to early-intermediate pianists will find appealing arrangements that advance skills while exploring masterworks of Western music. The famous orchestral, keyboard, and operatic repertoire here spans four periods of music history. In the Baroque & Classical section, discover the elegance of Bach, the beauty of Mozart and the passion of Beethoven. Through the pages of the Romantic & Impressionistic section, sample the lyricism of Chopin, the drama of Grieg, and the atmosphere of Debussy. May the melodies of these and many other composers open an enduring world of expression and sound.




Adult Piano Adventures Popular Book 2 - Timeless Hits and Popular Favorites


Book Description

(Faber Piano Adventures ). The appeal of popular music spans generations and genres. In this collection of 27 hits, enjoy folk tunes like "Ashokan Farewell" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water," movie themes from James Bond and Batman , Broadway numbers from Evita and A Little Night Music , and chart-toppers performed by Michael Jackson, Adele, Billy Joel, and more. Adult Piano Adventures Popular Book 2 provides this variety, yet with accessible arrangements for the progressing pianist. Students may advance through the book alongside method studies, or jump to all their favorites. Optional chord symbols above the staff guide understanding and personal expression.




Preparatory Piano Literature: Developing Artist Original Keyboard Classics


Book Description

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Includes a CD of Accompaniments. Contents include: Allegretto (Kohler) * Ancient Dance (Praetorious) * Circle Dance (Beyer) * Country Ride (Kohler) * Echoes (Kohler) * Five-Note Sonatina (Bolck) * The Hero's March (Vogel) * In an Old Castle (Beyer) * Little March (Turk) * Melody (Beyer) * Ponies (Low) * Sonatina (Wilton).




Masterwork classics


Book Description

A progressive repertoire series designed to motivate students while allowing them to progress evenly and smoothly from the earliest classics toward intermediate literature. These pieces are from the standard classical literature, chosen to appeal both to teacher and student. Each volume comes with a corresponding CD. PIanist Kim O'Reilly Newman holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Illinois. She has performed throughout North America and Europe with the Hambro Quartet of Pianos and was an editor and recording pianist for Alfred Music. Kim is a brain tumor survivor and now specializes in performing music for the left hand.