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

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This comprehensive collection of classical music from the Romantic era provides an enjoyable and accessible pathway for beginners to learn and appreciate the timeless compositions of Frédéric Chopin. Beginning pianists and their teachers will love this compilation of immortal music by Frédéric Chopin. Fun-to-play, pedagogically sound arrangements feature 23 arrangements, including the theme from the "Raindrop" Prelude, "Minute" Waltz, the charming "Lullaby," and melodic highlights from the most familiar preludes, mazurkas, waltzes, impromptus, and etudes. It also features "Fantaisie-impromptu," the delightful "Butterfly" Etude, the world-famous "Military" Polonaise and "Heroic" Polonaise. Bonus MP3 downloads are included for each song. Comprehensive Collection: This book encompasses a wide selection of Chopin's iconic compositions, including waltzes, impromptus, and etudes, providing a comprehensive repertoire for beginners to explore, 23 in all. Insightful Notes: Informal notes accompanying each piece offer students valuable insights into Chopin's life and the unique characteristics of his music, enhancing understanding and appreciation of the compositions. Free MP3 Downloads: The inclusion of bonus MP3 downloads for each song allows beginners to practice and learn the pieces more easily, providing a helpful auditory reference. Pedagogically Sound Arrangements: The arrangements in this book are carefully designed to be fun-to-play while maintaining pedagogical integrity, making it an ideal resource for beginners to develop their piano skills. Both children and adult novices can benefit from A First Book of Chopin and its simplified arrangements that introduce the legendary composer’s unique style and emotional depth. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications


Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 14, 2003


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 48 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486424278


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 79


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 years and up


Best Sellers Rank: #141,577 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #78 in Children's Music (Books) #471 in Piano & Keyboards #632 in Piano Songbooks


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    • Great for beginner
I've been searching for something like it and so glad I found it. Not too hard but not too easy either. Simple patterns. Although the songs are simple the tunes remain true to the originals.
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2023 by Amazon Customer
    • Frèdèric Chopin
----- This is the perfect book if you are a beginning pianist and are interested in learning the music of Frèdèric Chopin. NOTE: These are 'Easy' Piano Arrangements. There are a total of 23 titles with 2 of the titles revisited later on: · Prelude, Op. 28 no. 7 · Mazurka, Op. 67 no. 2 Total = 21 unique songs (listed below) As a beginner to Chopin's music, I also purchased the following two CD's: Chopin: Greatest Hits contain 10 songs from the book and Chopin: Favorite Piano Works contain 6 songs for a total of 13 unique songs. (3 overlap) .. including: CHOPIN GREATEST HITS: · Polonaise for piano No. 3 in A major ("Military"), Op. 40/1, CT. 152 · Waltz for piano No. 6 in D flat major ("Minute"), Op. 64/1, CT. 212 · Fantasy-Impromptu for piano in C sharp minor, Op. 66, CT. 46 · Nocturne for piano No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 9/2, CT. 109 · Prelude for piano No. 7 in A major, Op. 28/7, CT. 172 · Polonaise for piano No. 6 in A flat major ("Héroique"), Op. 53, CT. 155 · Etude for piano No. 3 in E major, Op. 10/3, CT. 16 · Prelude for piano No. 20 in C minor, Op. 28/20, CT. 185 · Prelude for piano No. 15 in D flat major, Op. 28/15, CT. 180 · Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35, CT. 202 Marche funèbre CHOPIN FAVORITE PIANO WORKS: · Fantasy-Impromptu for piano in C sharp minor, Op. 66, CT. 46 · Nocturne for piano No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 9/2, CT. 109 · Waltz for piano No. 3 in A minor, Op. 34/2, CT. 209 · Waltz for piano No. 9 in A flat major ("L'adieu") Op. 69/1, CT. 215 · Ballade for piano No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23, CT. 2 · Polonaise for piano No. 6 in A flat major ("Héroique"), Op. 53, CT. 155 Each song in the book is also preceded by a paragraph with background details. For example from the first song: "(This is) The seventh Prelude from Chopin's 24 Preludes, Op.28, composed when he was 26. The music is really a delicate waltz, made up of rhythmically identical two-measure phrases. Originally in the key of A major, this version states the melody alone in the easier key of G major, then adds a simple bass line. The music is light, airy and elegant." Here is the complete song list and the introduction from the title page: "Chopin knows what sounds are heard in our fields and woods," wrote a critic. "He has listened to the song of the Polish villager and he has made it his own." But the composer's adopted France brought a new elegance and refinement into his music, and Frèdèric Chopin, revered as "the poet of the piano," was welcomed into Paris's highest social and courtly circles. The story and music of a great composer forever torn between two worlds appear in the pages that follow. CONTENTS In approximate order of difficulty 01. An Elegant Chopin Melody (in French Ballroom Style): Prelude, Op. 28 no. 7 02. A Plaintive Chopin Melody (in Polish Mazurka Style): Mazurka, Op. 67 no. 2 03. Lullaby: (Berceuse, Op. 57) 04. Mazurka: Mazurka, Op. 67 no. 2 (revisited) 05. Mazurka in F: (Mazurka, Op. 68 no. 3) 06. Etude No. 3: (Etude, Op. 10 no. 3) 07. Prelude No. 7: (Prelude, Op. 28 no. 7 (revisited) 08. An Early Nocturne: (Nocturne, Op. 9 no. 2) 09. A Late Nocturne: (Nocturne, Op. 55 no. 1) 10. First Ballade: (Ballade No. 1, Op. 23) 11. Ballade in F: (Ballade No. 2, Op. 38) 12. Funeral March: ("Marche funèbre" from Sonata No. 2, Op. 35) 13. Mazurka in C: (Mazurka, Op. 33 no. 3) 14. Grand Waltz in A Minor: (Grande Valse Brillante, Op. 34 no. 2) 15. "Farewell" Waltz: (Waltz, Op. 69 no. 1, "L'adieu") 16. "Minute" Waltz: (Waltz, Op. 64 no. 1) 17. "Organ" Prelude: (Prelude, Op. 28 no. 20) 18. "Raindrop" Prelude: (Prelude, Op. 28 no. 15) 19. Fantaisie-impromptu: (Fantaisie-impromptu, Op. 66) 20. "Butterfly" Etude: (Etude, Op. 25 no. 9) 21. "Military" Polonaise: (Polonaise, Op. 40 no. 1) 22. "Heroic" Polonaise: (Polonaise, Op. 53) 23. Scottish Dance: (The first of the Trois Ècossaises Op. 72 no. 3) ----- ~ ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2009 by James Hyden
    • Just what our studio has been looking for!
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 are 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
    • Good for beginners
Wish there were cord notes
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2022 by Roseanna Ellis
    • A great simplified version of Chopin melodies.
The simplified scores catch the emotion of Chopin. I like the introduction at the beginning of each piece. As we can see in the preview, no fancy technique is required. This is good even for the ones in the advanced beginning stage, because it enables us to enjoy the melody without much practice.
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2021 by Francie
    • Perfect for Young Child
My little grandson loves classical music, so I've purchased a number of these Beginning Pianist books for him. They offer a little information about the composer and about each piece of music, along with the first page or two of sheet music for each piece. The sheet music is very simplified, so it's not overwhelming for a child. Highly recommend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2020 by Ali
    • Great piano book
Book was great because I love chopins compositions and his repertoire is very complex so this book provides a great solution for any beginner who wants to add what I call real piano music to their playing list however the pieces are much too short only a page of a multi paged masterpiece, but it still is a great book loved it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2017 by Christian
    • Great Introduction To The Classics
I have bought several books in this series and have enjoyed them all. Appreciate the back story and the fingering suggestions. Some pieces were in a different key than original music but it made it easier for a beginner to play.
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2020 by Rodger Mentz

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