Willard A. Palmer: spartiti medio

These pieces are delightfully challenging for intermediate pianists and their musical messages are invariably interesting and clear. Editor Willard A. Palmer has maintained the music in its orginal fo...

This valuable collection contains a wide variety of Chopin's compositions. Included are the most familiar mazurkas, preludes, waltzes, nocturnes, polonaises, etudes and the 'Fantaisie-Impromptu.' Exte...

This scholarly edition contains supplemental information on the work's origin, ornamentation, early manuscripting practices, a complete reproduction of Bach's own edition of the Partita, and compariso...

Aloys Schmitt is best remembered for his Op. 16 exercises. The collection is divided into three sections. The first aids students in developing finger independence through a variety of single and doub...

This popular volume offers practical training in well-articulated pianistic passage work, particularly in playing the virtuoso music of the romantic period. In addition to this, each study is a comple...

These six intermediate-level sonatinas generally follow the traditional three-movement form (sonata-allegro, slow movement and rondo). Containing an excellent blend of Classical and Romantic period ha...

This series is designed to introduce piano students with experience playing standard piano literature to masterworks by a variety of composers. Seven volumes in the series are available and include th...

This volume contains 31 pieces from The First Term at the Piano, For Children, 10 Easy Pieces and 7 Sketches. The informative foreword includes Bartok's specific instructions on wrist and finer action...

Comprised of 13 pieces, this edition showcases the many dance forms of the Classical era and their evolution into the three- and four-movement sonata. A brief biography of each featured composer and a...

Burgmüller's most famous work, the 25 Progressive Pieces, are short compositions with descriptive titles. Easier than his Opp. 105 and 109, each selection exposes students to a different technical cha...

The Four Sonatinas Op. 151 and Seven Sonatinas Op. 168 have proved to be the most enduring of Diabelli's compositions because of their importance as study material for pianists in the intermediate gra...

The pieces in this book are arranged roughly in chronological order. They include the best of Mozart's childhood compositions through late works such as the famous 'Sonata in C Major,' K. 545. Unique...

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...

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...

Together with 'Für Elise' are several menuets, écossaises, German dances and sonatinas, all presented in their original form. Each work is briefly discussed, and a one-page biography provides early-in...

This collection provides an excellent introduction to Mozart's easiest works. Selections include short dances such as the popular 'Minuet in F Major,' easier sonata movements and arrangements of famil...

This introduction documents the spirit of Romanticism and the evolution of the piano during the 19th century, and specifies performance suggestions. Biographical information and fascinating photograph...

With these compositions, Mendelssohn wished to encourage interpretive skills in pianists by relying more on imagery than words. With the editor's helpful introduction, including performance suggestion...

Selections from 'Scenes from Childhood' and 'Album for the Young,' plus other works comprise this useful volume. Schumann's life and works are chronicled and his style are briefly described. 64 pages.

The Three Sonatinas, Op. 20 can be studied after the Clementi Sonatinas, Op. 36 and are also slightly more difficult than the Six Sonatinas, Op. 55. They prepare the student for study of some of the H...

This diverse collection contains dances (including the 'Menuet in G'), the 'Sonatina in G,' and 'Lustig, Traurig.' Each piece is presented in its original form with Beethoven's markings clearly indica...

Collected from several sources, these teaching pieces were published separately in the 18th and 19th centuries as the Twelve Short Preludes and the Six Short Preludes. Students are often introduced to...

Your edition of the Bach Inventions is an excellent, practical edition with a splendid foreword. Students hould consider it a 'must' and I look forward to introducing it to mine.-Igor Kipnis.

A fine assortment of Beethoven's works comprises this collection including bagatelles, dances and sonata forms. Dr. Palmer's introductory material emphasizes Beethoven's use of pedal, rubato, ornament...