This edition, edited by Dr. Hans Bischoff and translated by Alexander Lipsky, includes a three-page preface with a table of embellishments. Also included is an outstanding CD recording from the Alfred
Debussy's six-movement suite for solo piano, Children's Corner (L. 113), was published in 1908. It is dedicated to Debussy's daughter, Claude-Emma (known as "Chou-Chou"), who was three years old at th
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
This historically accurate edition contains a wealth of background information information on ornamentation, dotted rhythms in the Baroque style, and the recommended tempos and guidelines for performi
Numerous selections from Schumann's Album for the Young have long been favorites of intermediate students, and few collections fail to include the "Soldier's March," the "Happy Farmer" or the "Wild Ho
Originally compiled and edited by Louis K?hler, this edition contains some of the most popular keyboard sonatinas, rondos and other works (including symphonic transcriptions) of Beethoven, Clementi, H
Whereas Schumann composed the "Album for the Young" for children, his "Scenes from Childhood" (Kinderszenen) are reflections of childhood for adults. Like many of his character pieces, Schumann notes
Edited by Baroque scholar Judith Schneider, with expert fingering suggestions by Stuttgart Professor Maria Sofianska, this edition of the second volume of Bach's essential masterpiece contains 30 page
The nocturnes (night pieces) are among the most introspective and personal of Chopin's works. This collection of the nocturnes includes footnotes citing the differences between the manuscripts and the
Chopin's Etudes are the foundation of a new system of technical piano playing that was radical and revolutionary the first time they appeared. They are some of the most challenging and evocative piece
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
The 17 waltzes comprising this volume are among Chopin's most popular compositions. Composed over a period of 20 years (from 1827 to 1847), only eight waltzes were published during Chopin's lifetime.
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
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
This collection of Debussy's popular intermediate pieces includes "Clair de lune," "Reverie," "La petit n?gre," the complete "Children's Corner Suite" and other works. The introductory pages discuss s
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
These frequently taught works are presented in a carefully researched edition thatf includes Bach's own guidelines for ornamentation. Dr. Palmer adds an excellent discussion of how the ornaments are u
