Big Book of Piano Classics for Beginners: 83 Favorite Pieces in Easy Arrangements (Book & MP3)
- Comprehensive Collection: Explore 83 timeless piano classics from renowned composers like Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin, carefully selected and simplified for beginners
- Free MP3 Downloads: Enhance your learning experience with free MP3 downloads of each piece, serving as an auditory guide to internalize melodies and harmonies
- Versatile Skill Development: Develop hand and ear skills, learn techniques such as playing in octaves, accented notes, and four-part chorale playing
- Educational Extras: Includes a glossary of Italian musical terms and informative text about each work, providing a comprehensive learning tool
- Perfect for All Ages: Suitable for children aged 4 and above, as well as adults, making it an ideal starting point for pianists of all ages
Beginning pianists of all ages will cherish this excellent compilation of beloved piano classics. Each piece has been carefully selected and simplified to help students develop their skills. 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. Other well-known pieces include Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 by Liszt, Brahms' "Lullaby," Morning Mood by Grieg, Haydn's "Surprise" Symphony, plus compositions by Schubert, Verdi, Debussy, Handel, Mendelssohn, and others.