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A First Book of Bach: For The Beginning Pianist with Downloadable MP3s (Dover Classical Piano Music For Beginners)

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Condition
New
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
7.86 x 0.21 x 10.78 in
Weight
5.3 oz
Publisher
Dover Publications
Publication date
March 29, 2007
Language
English

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This book provides a delightful introduction to the timeless compositions of Bach and offers an enjoyable and educational experience for beginning pianists of all ages. Students of all ages will delight in these 26 simple piano arrangements of familiar melodies such as "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," Wachet Auf, and highlights from the Brandenburg Concertos, Goldberg Variations, and Inventions, plus menuets, gavottes, bourrées, and other fun- to-play pieces. Bonus MP3 downloads are included for each song. Enjoy the pleasure and satisfaction of playing Bach with easy, accessible piano arrangements. This piano book for beginners is arranged according to approximate difficulty for easy progression. Selected pieces are designed to develop the hands and ears of adult and children performers. Features familiar melodies such as "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," "Sheep May Safely Graze," and the haunting opening from the "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor." Selections include "Air on a G String," "Wachet Auf," and highlights from the Brandenburg Concertos, the Goldberg Variations, and the Inventions. Generous assortment of menuets, gavottes, bourrées, and other fun-to-play pieces. Includes downloadable MP3s for enhanced learning and reference. With its carefully arranged pieces and additional features, A First Book of Bach provides a delightful introduction to the timeless compositions of Bach, fostering growth and progression in your musical journey. Read more

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Publisher Dover Publications
Publication date March 29, 2007
Language English
Print length 48 pages
ISBN-10 0486457370
ISBN-13 76
Item Weight 5.3 ounces
Reading age 4 years and up

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Excellent Beginner Book to gain an appreciation of the Great Composers!
Format: Paperback
I have a whole slew of these "A First Book of. . ." series. These books are great for the Beginner who is learning how to play the piano correctly. I'm referring to the holistic approach where the student really focuses on dynamics, timing, and tone. While the pieces are short, easy excerpts of much more difficult pieces, these books go a good job introducing students to pieces that they are likely years away from actually playing. When a serious student takes their time to really play and master these short pieces they will gain an appreciation of why the original pieces have withstood the test of time and they will hear their pianistic development after slow, deliberate practice to play the pieces as intended (not just focused on accuracy). When my books arrive I immediately go to the website (listed inside the cover of the book) and listen to each of the very rudimentary samples of the songs and highlight which I really like and want to play in the future. Then I add the book to my collection and find that I periodically pick them up and decide to learn one of my highlighted songs to submit to my online PianoCareerAcademy.com forum as one of my monthly voluntary submissions for other students enjoyment. These books will inspire the Pianist to tackle the intermediate versions of the songs in the future. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2021 by BTaylor
Good for beginners.
Format: Paperback
This was very easy to follow.
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2025 by Trina L Edwards
I can actually play Bach
Format: Paperback
I'm so excited I learned 2 Bach songs out of this book fairly easily. They sound so beautiful. I'm so happy with this book I bought several more in the series. Like others have said they are not full pieces but these are perfect for me to be able to get a win.
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2020 by Lorie S.
Great introduction to Bach.
Format: Paperback
I am a music teacher and have used books from this series often. The pieces are well chosen for a low end intermediate student. The beginning of the book (wisely) uses material with basic rhythms and as you go through the pages they introduce more dotted rhythms and 16th note rhythms. By the time someone had enough piano experience to play this music, for sure they would be beyond beginner books where there tends to be a lot of fingering numbers included. Every not in this book is marked with a fingering number. For some students that might be a good thing. It is not a great thing from a teacher's point of view. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2021 by Portie
Just what our studio has been looking for!
Format: Paperback
These books are exactly what we have been looking for. Our studio, Fox Music Instruction (find us on Facebook), has a focus on inspiring our students to explore the depth of expression found in classical music. Because of this, we have found it somewhat difficult to source arrangements of classical masterpieces that are appropriate for the level of our students. These books address that need wonderfully. There are around a dozen "First books" focusing on a single composer's works and two other books that more general and help students explore many different composers' works in the same book. The only downside to the series is that there are no offerings specifically suited to primer or early level 1 students. These books are more levels 2-4 approximately. However, that does not detract from the value of what is offered in my view. We have decided to implement these books as a regular part of the repertoire curriculum for our students (who are of the right level) henceforth. In summation, while these books may not suit the needs of every student or studio, they do a wonderful job suiting the vision of our studio and the needs of many of our students! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2019 by Christian
7 yo loves this book
Format: Paperback
Excellent for beginners -- my little kids were playing many of the songs within 10-12 weeks of their first piano lesson. I've purchased First Book of Beethoven and Mozart (they are all excellent) but this is their favorite since so many of the songs are easy to play and pleasing to their ear.
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2022 by XS
Three Stars
Format: Paperback
Not really for beginners, but for those who have been playing for a little while.
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2018 by Joe Gabaldon
Very simple , basic.
Format: Paperback
Excellent beginner introduction to popular pieces
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2024 by Valerie walker
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