Big Book of Beginner's Piano Classics: 83 Favorite Pieces in Easy Piano Arrangements (Book & Downloadable MP3) (Dover Music for Piano)
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Rating | : | 4.58 (814 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0486466159 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2015-05-16 |
Language | : | English |
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Other well-known pieces include Hungarian Rhapsody No. The special arrangements also offer novices the pleasure and satisfaction of playing music that's usually beyond their grasp — and free MP3 downloads of each tune make mastering the music even easier.Some of the master composers are represented by several pieces each: nine works by Bach include Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring; Mozart's Rondo alla Turca appears along with eight other selections from his oeuvre; seven by Chopin include Funeral March; the "Emperor" Concerto, Ode to Joy, and "Für Elise" are among the eight Beethoven features; and eight by Tchaikovsky include Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker. Each piece has been carefully selected and simplified to help students develop their skills. 2 by Liszt, Brahms' "Lullaby," Morning Mood by Grieg, Haydn's "Surprise" Symphony, plus compositions by Schubert, Verdi, Debussy, Handel, Mendelssohn, and others.. Beginning pianists of all ages will cherish this excellent compilation of beloved piano classics
Elisa "Excellent for What It Aspires To Be" according to Elisa 20. I read many of the reviews here and wasn't sure if this book was what I was looking for. Would it be "too easy"? "Too hard"? "Too short?" "Too simplified"? Or, as many said, perfect for his/ her level.Fortunately, for me it turned out to be just what I was looking for. But I do understand how difficult choosing the right level could be. This says it's a "Beginner's" book--not an "Intermediate's"--and I think that's right. You should be able to read music two octaves up from middle "C" and one octave below, but the base is simple--usually one or two notes at a time, many slow selections and almost every song i. 0 said Excellent for What It Aspires To Be. I read many of the reviews here and wasn't sure if this book was what I was looking for. Would it be "too easy"? "Too hard"? "Too short?" "Too simplified"? Or, as many said, perfect for his/ her level.Fortunately, for me it turned out to be just what I was looking for. But I do understand how difficult choosing the right level could be. This says it's a "Beginner's" book--not an "Intermediate's"--and I think that's right. You should be able to read music two octaves up from middle "C" and one octave below, but the base is simple--usually one or two notes at a time, many slow selections and almost every song i. Good book for beginners, but beware classic songs may be shortened Mom of brood Good quality book for beginners, but I did not realize that some are abbreviated versions of famous songs. For example, I wanted the full edition of Fur Elise for my child, but it turns out that this edition only had a very short version. Was a bit disappointed, but if you are looking for a truly beginner book, the simple arrangements are really for beginners.. "Great practice book for adults (or kids!) who already have basic skills" according to Z. I am an adult (late Great practice book for adults (or kids!) who already have basic skills I am an adult (late 30's) and had piano lessons when I was a kid. I was never a virtuoso, but could play Moonlight Sonata, or Fur Elise up until it gets hard. After many years of not having a piano in my life I finally do again, and am terribly, terribly out of practice. This book is perfect for me. It's grown-up music, simplified to a point where I look at the music and think, "I'll need to practice a little while to be able to play that perfectly, but I can totally get there." Which is exactly what I want in a book of sheet music designed for learning.I see some debate (of sorts) in the reviews as to whethe. 0's) and had piano lessons when I was a kid. I was never a virtuoso, but could play Moonlight Sonata, or Fur Elise up until it gets hard. After many years of not having a piano in my life I finally do again, and am terribly, terribly out of practice. This book is perfect for me. It's grown-up music, simplified to a point where I look at the music and think, "I'll need to practice a little while to be able to play that perfectly, but I can totally get there." Which is exactly what I want in a book of sheet music designed for learning.I see some debate (of sorts) in the reviews as to whethe
Each piece has been carefully selected and simplified to help students develop their skills. From the Back CoverBeginning pianists of all ages will cherish this excellent compilation of beloved piano classics. The special arrangements also offer novices the pleasure and satisfaction of playing music that's usually beyond their grasp.