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Using themes from the Finale of Franz Joseph Haydn's 'Sonata in G Major, Hob. XVI/27,' this 4 page solo includes interesting facts about Haydn and his life, rhythm exercises, fun pictures and charming...

Using themes adapted from 'The Pizzicato Polka' of Leo Delibes's ballet 'Sylvia,' this 4 page solo includes interesting facts about Delibes and his life, rhythm exercises, fun pictures and charming ac...

All students who play the piano want to play music that is impressive to an audience. They are drawn to pieces that challenge them to move their fingers, arms and hands quickly, creating sounds that b...

The Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13, is an important milestone, not only in Beethoven's piano sonatas but also in the development of the keyboard sonata. It is dramatic and emotional to the extent sel...

Beethoven's Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor (Sonata quasi una fantasia), Op. 27, No. 2, is among the best loved and most frequently performed works of any composer. The nickname 'moonlight' probably ca...

For Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2, the nickname 'tempest' might refer to Shakespeare's classic play of the same title, although that has not been proven. Still, 'tempest' has become firmly r...

Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 is considered by many, including Beethoven, to be one of his greatest sonatas. The nickname 'appassionata' probably came from a four-hand version entitled Sonata appas...

Some of Chopin's best-loved works are contained in this volume. More advanced than 14 of His Easiest Piano Selections, familiar preludes, waltzes and mazurkas are joined by 'Fantaisie-Impromptu,' 'Etu...

This Practical Performing Edition is a well-rounded introduction to Chopin's easiest piano pieces. It contains the familiar 'Prelude in A Major,' 'Prelude in B minor' and 'Prelude in E minor,' three w...

The 24 Preludes, one in each major and minor key, are among Chopin's most masterful works. Ranging from miniatures for intermediate-level students to lengthier works for advanced pianists, the Prelude...

The 17 waltzes comprising this volume are among Chopin's most popular compositions. Composed over a period of 20 years (from 1827-1847), only eight waltzes were published during Chopin's lifetime. Man...

These two fascinating works are combined into one volume that includes an interesting biography, background information on the writing of the music, indispensable performance suggestions and a listing...

Composed between 1906 and 1908, the Children's Corner Suite was written to capture the essence of childhood with charm, grace and humor. Debussy's intention was to create moods and sensations and, uti...

Students will find the 'back-and-forth' action between the hands in this piece fun and exciting to play. Contrasts between staccato and legato passages abound, but rhythmic and melodic repetition will...

Split into two volumes (item 29 and 107), this edition concentrates on areas of performance practice such as dynamics, expressive character, fingering, ornamentation, phrasing, rhythmic treatment and...

Designed for students in Levels 1 and 2, this delightful book includes 10 arrangements of popular music. Pieces are in pre-reading notation and include a duet accompaniment part for a parent or teache...

Designed for students in Levels 3 and 4, this delightful book includes 10 arrangements of popular music. The student parts are written on the staff and include a duet accompaniment part for a parent o...

extensive background information on the piece; an exploration of the form, interpretation and style; numerous performance suggestions; and critical commentary by the editor.

Suite pour piano e La Valse, oltre a tre brani più brevi: Prèlude, A la manière de Borodin (Valse) e A la manière de Emmanuel Chabrier.

The pieces in this performance-oriented edition are arranged in a suggested teaching order, with editorial additions in parentheses. Dr. Hinson has included an analysis of each piece as well as a writ...

These timeless masterpieces-arranged for the intermediate pianist-display the passion and power of the Romantic era of music. Each arrangement contains phrase markings, articulations, fingering, pedal...

Simply Baroque is a collection of arias, choral works, concerto themes, dances, and keyboard and string masterpieces from the Baroque period of music history. These selections have been carefully arra...

Simply Classical is a collection of arias, rondos, sonatina movements, string quartet movements, symphonic themes, and other famous works from the Classical period of music history. These selections h...

The Exploring Piano Classics: A Masterworks Method for Developing Pianists series pairs motivating performance repertoire with thoughtful technical studies. Each level contains a Repertoire book with...

The Exploring Piano Classics: A Masterworks Method for Developing Pianists series pairs motivating performance repertoire with thoughtful technical studies. Each level contains a Repertoire book with...