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

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These fun-to-play, pedagogically sound piano arrangements include themes from Beethoven's Ode to Joy and Bach's Sheep May Safely Graze, along with such favorites as Schumann's Träumerei, Brahms's Hungarian Dance No. 5, Tchaikovsky's Marche Slave, and Wagner's Song to the Evening Star. Additional composers include Chopin, Grieg, Handel, Vivaldi, Liszt, Haydn, and many others. Along with the twenty-nine piano arrangements, this collection includes a free MP3 download for every piece, which will help beginning pianists develop an ear for the melodies. The MP3s may be downloaded individually or collectively. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; Revised edition (January 15, 2014)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486780090


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 92


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 years and up


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.4 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.1 x 0.4 x 10.8 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #546,632 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #288 in Children's Music (Books) #896 in Classical Music (Books) #2,653 in Piano Songbooks


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    • 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
    • Brilliant Idea - Where Classical Music and the 21st Century Meet - IMO - In My Opinion!
One of the few books that is touted as a book for the beginning pianist that can be enjoyed by the intermediate pianist as well. "A First Book of Classical Music" is a good introduction to music of 24 composers from Bach to Wagner with familiar tunes that you can play in an abbreviated form found in one- or two-page versions. I like the fact that it has fingering noted for each classical piece as well as background information or interesting stories included for each rendition. The eager piano students can work their way through the book quickly as they play classical pieces they have heard and enjoyed! These songs are also available as downloadable MP3s. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2014 by Rhoenna Armster
    • Good for beginners
I like this book a lot. I have been teaching myself piano for a short time. This book is nice as most of the pieces you will be familar with. I found them a bit of a challenge for my level but not not impossible.
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2014 by Ginny
    • Quality of the book is so disappointing!
Well, the content of this book would be great for an intermediate/advanced beginner. Great selection of classical pieces. The quality of the book itself, is another matter. The pages weren't even cut, just slightly perforated. I had to pull them apart, and of course some tore. Very disappointed.
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2021 by Angel33eyes
    • good for beginner
simple versions of some familiar melodies that would encourage newer pianists. though simple, incorporates all challenges of playing.....reading the music, rhythm and lots of time challenges, changing keys. great book also for beginning to refresh those skills one was once taught.
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2014 by hunkymama
    • Five Stars
Great adaptations on classical pieces by all of the famous composers. Great for beginners.
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2015 by Eric
    • Five Stars
Different cover but excellent beginner book.
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2016 by tennbob81
    • Two Stars
Not impressed with the arrangements or the selection of songs. Passed it on to another piano player.
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2015 by alixer

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