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42 of the most famous classics arranged for simplified piano. These enchanting melodies supply students of the first and second levels of study with an introduction to the world's finest music. Read more
Publisher โ : โ Alfred Music
Publication date โ : โ June 1, 1977
Edition โ : โ 2nd
Language โ : โ English
Print length โ : โ 64 pages
ISBN-10 โ : โ 0739012762
ISBN-13 โ : โ 65
Item Weight โ : โ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions โ : โ 8.75 x 0.5 x 11.75 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #272,081 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #354 in Classical Music (Books) #868 in Piano & Keyboards
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Top Amazon Reviews
Just what I was looking for, a book that as a reasonable arrangement of classical beginner pieces. They start out easy and get harder, which is exactly what I needed. I'd recommend this for any beginner who enjoys classical music.
Reviewed in the United States ๐บ๐ธ on December 30, 2021 by Kabbie
I use this book all the time. It's great as repetoire for beginner students with an interest in classical music, and equally useful as quick-turnaround reading practice pieces for early-intermediate students. There's a slight progression from easier to slightly more difficult throughout. The arrangements are also generally quite satisfying, which is not always the case for arrangements at this level. Originally I used Bergerac & Dutkanicz's "Big Book of Beginner's Piano Classics" for this purpose, but A) the quality of those arrangements is much more hit & miss, and B) there are fingering markings on almost every note in that book, which often ends up defeating the purpose of giving students lots of note-reading practice. So I switched to this book instead, and I highly recommend it!
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Reviewed in the United States ๐บ๐ธ on September 18, 2020 by David Ames
I am enjoying this book tremendously. I'm a few months into my piano studies and this book provides just the right amount of challenge.
Reviewed in the United States ๐บ๐ธ on January 12, 2022 by Cacenta S. Driver
I have been learning piano for the past few months. I know some basic notes and cords. I am on page 80 of Alfred's piano book. The book of classic arrangements is perfect for me. It takes about 20 minutes to play each composition fluidly. I feel like great pianist playing Bach.
Reviewed in the United States ๐บ๐ธ on July 24, 2021 by MARTA
I use this book with my beginning piano students and am very happy with it--I only wish it had existed when I was a student! Yes, it's a "fakebook" in that the songs aren't the original compositions and have often been transposed into a less challenging key. But as an introduction to classical music, this book is wonderful for helping them learn the typical structure, tone, and sound of each composer. It also gives them pieces they can be proud to play for friends and relatives who want to know how their piano lessons are coming along. Most people will recognize at least a few of the songs in this book, which can help beginning students gain confidence as they show off their ability to play a famous classical piece. As a very easy book for beginners who are interested in classical piano training, this is a great learning tool. I even occasionally play from it just for fun; the arrangements are well done and quite true to the originals. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed in the United States ๐บ๐ธ on September 22, 2017 by Abigail
I'm enjoying this anthology of easy piano arrangements of well-known classical music. Some are very easy and others require a little more ability. Great for those in the mid-to-late beginner level or perhaps beginning intermediate level. I find many of the pieces a good practicing tool to increase my skill, especially in the left hand. The book is generous in fingerings to help the learning pianist. The selections are short, one to two pages, and cover most famous composers. I find it enjoyable to play without a great deal of work or skill needed!
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Reviewed in the United States ๐บ๐ธ on April 9, 2019 by William H. Murphy
This is a perfect book to accompany a beginner learner. The pieces are arranged in order from easiest to more challenging, so you can follow along in the book by yourself as you progress through your regular lessons. My only criticism so far is that some of the arrangements are a little bizarre and not always true to the originals -- and no, I am not referring to their simplification in order to appeal to a beginner. Since many of the arrangements are only excerpts of larger pieces of work, the arranger took artistic liberty to add emotional dynamics that stray beyond what the original calls for. And it is not always successful. Aside from that, I'm happy I purchased the book.
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Reviewed in the United States ๐บ๐ธ on August 13, 2016 by CSM
I played a few of these pieces for my wife on our Roland F-120 digital grand piano. The music is easy to play and sounds great. I had a few lessons when I was a teenager and have practiced a little. I told me wife, even with her limited experience with the piano, she could plays these pieces in no time at all. The have you play the melody mostly with your right hand in the treble clef (top half of the piano) and two note chords in the bass clef. I played for her "The Blue Danube", "Minuet", "Ninth Symphony Theme", and a few others to test out this music and write this review. We will have lots of fun playing these classical music in these easy piano arrangements.
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Reviewed in the United States ๐บ๐ธ on May 27, 2014 by Ronald K. Ridley