88 Piano Classics for Beginners (Dover Classical Piano Music For Beginners)
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Format: Paperback
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A collection of beloved musical themes, including orchestral and chamber favorites, specially arranged for the beginning pianist. Beginning pianists of all ages will cherish this excellent compilation of piano classics. Many of the greatest composers — J. S. Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Rimsky-Korsakov, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, and others — are represented by several pieces each, some newly adapted for the piano. Popular works include the Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, Claire de Lune, and Pictures at an Exhibition. Comprehensive Repertoire: This book offers 88 piano classics from renowned composers, allowing beginners to explore and learn from various musical styles and periods. Engaging Learning Experiences Tailored for Success: Each piece in the book has been carefully selected and simplified to match the skill level of beginners, allowing them to progressively develop their piano skills. Variety of Composers and Works: The book includes compositions by well-known composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and Tchaikovsky, as well as pieces by lesser-known composers like Borodin, Gluck, Rameau, and Tallis, providing a diverse repertoire for beginners to enjoy and learn from. Skill-Focused Selections: Features carefully chosen pieces that allow ears and hands to develop harmoniously, targeting specific skills. For example, students can enhance their parallel thirds technique with Delibes' Flower Duet, master chromatic passages with Fucík's Entrance of the Gladiators, and refine their chorale playing skills with Tallis' Third Mode Melody. Well Known Classics: Includes Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, Debussy's Claire de Lune, Moussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, Satie's Gymnopedie No. 1, Schumann's Child Falling Asleep, and "Spring" from Vivaldi's Four Seasons.New Piano Adaptations of Orchestral Pieces: Includes "Elephant" from Carnival of the Animals, "Largo" from Xerxes, and "Waltz of the Flowers" from The Nutcracker.Convenient Lay-Flat, Sewn Binding: The book features a lay-flat, sewn binding that allows the pages to stay open and flat on the music stand, ensuring ease of use during practice sessions—enabling pianists to focus on playing without the need to hold the book open. 88 Piano Classics for Beginners offers a wide variety of composers and works, providing an enjoyable and accessible pathway for beginners to learn and appreciate the timeless beauty of piano music. Read more
Publisher : Dover Publications
Publication date : December 14, 2011
Language : English
Print length : 144 pages
ISBN-10 : 0486483886
ISBN-13 : 87
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Reading age : 4 years and up
Dimensions : 8.25 x 0.25 x 11 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #380,999 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #160 in Children's Music (Books) #1,246 in Piano & Keyboards #1,653 in Piano Songbooks
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