This popular Rachmaninoff prelude, edited by Murray Baylor, is based on the first editions corrected by the composer and versions published in the Soviet Union since 1949. This is a vigorous compositi
"The More than Slow Waltz" is one way to translate this interesting Debussy work. The composer was apparently fascinated by the waltz form for many reasons, and this particular work represented a reac
This very lively little piece is an excerpt from the great South American composer's "Prole do Bebe" suite, which contains musical descriptions of a baby's dolls, including "Polichinelo" who is a trad
Rachmaninoff presents here a humorous musical play for the piano which will display a great variety of touches, dynamics and tempos. The composer's own performance of this piece displays a great range
This is Lynn Freeman Olson's edition of the festive song from Grieg's set of Op. 65 Lyric Pieces. It exhibits a wide range of tempos, emotions and dynamics, using Grieg's beautiful Norwegian folk harm
Because it deals effectively and practically with technical problems found in virtuoso keyboard music, Op. 849 has remained one of the most widely used of Czerny's collections. Each of the 30 exercise
This is the famous "Turkish Rondo" from Mozart's 11th Piano Sonata, and this edition by Willard Palmer includes helpful technical performance footnotes.
Written in E-flat major and 6/8 time, this piece keeps the right hand moving with 8th notes in the first and last sections contrasting with the short legato middle section. Left hand chords add rhythm
This edition of the very well-known Menuet includes editorial additions and suggestions based on the composer's own recorded performance of the piece in 1926.
Carl Czerny, a student of Ludwig van Beethoven, who then taught Franz Liszt, combined his ability to analyze technique with his years of teaching experience to create exercises that increase the techn
Edited by Willard A. Palmer, this is Beethoven's complete Sonata, Opus 27, No. 2. There are historical notes about the work and the composer, as well as illustrations, performance suggestions regardi
Originally conceived as part of a group of Rumanian folk dances for piano, these three movements are indeed dances, and are titled Bagpipers, Bear Dance, and Finale. There is a strong use of accents a
Transcribed from the famous original organ work, Willard Palmer presents here Bach's most well-known "Toccata" for performance at the piano, unsimplified, and containing every note of the or
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
Willard A. Palmer's excellent edition which includes performance suggestions in the footnotes, editorial additions to the score in gray print, and Klindworth's variant (ossia) for measure 72.
This beautiful edition of the famous piece from Debussy's "Children's Corner Suite" has historical notes, performance suggestions, and translations of Debussy's French instructions which are scattered
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
Hans Bischoff (1852--1889) was a German concert pianist and well-regarded music editor, who continues to be respected for his thorough research, attention to detail, and careful consideration of sourc
Hans Bischoff (1852--1889) was a German concert pianist and well-regarded music editor, who continues to be respected for his thorough research, attention to detail, and careful consideration of sourc
Along with Clementi's C Major Sonatina, this famous piece by Beethoven, in G Major, will likely qualify as one of the student's first Sonatinas as they venture into longer classical forms. Included ar
This edition of Clementi's most famous and often played sonatina is nicely spaced and annotated, with fingering, dynamic, and ornamentation suggestions.
In his short lifetime of 39 years, Fr?d?ric Chopin composed more than 200 compositions for piano, most of which are part of the active repertoire of concert pianists the world over. Chopin, a virtuoso
Chopin's famous Waltz is presented in this Willard Palmer edition, complete with information about the composer, performance suggestions, and editorial additions in gray print.
The original, unsimplified version of one of Debussy's most popular piano works. This ethereal, flowing section of Suite Bergamasque is diatonic and displays a conventional harmonic vocabulary in D-fl
"Never in my life have I been able to find again so beautiful a melody," is what Chopin said of this famous work, the performance of which achieves an important landmark in the development of the pian
Widely known as "The Minute Waltz," this scholarly edition by Willard A. Palmer is based on Chopin's original manuscripts, with numerous footnotes, historical information, and editorial additions incl
This scholarly edition of Chopin's most famous nocturne includes a biographical sketch, sections about Chopin's technical style and ornamentation, and footnotes and performance suggestions within the
Edited by Willard A. Palmer, this is the first movement of Beethoven's famous Sonata, Opus 27, No. 2. Included are historical notes about the work and the composer, as well as illustrations, and addit
Alfred's Masterwork Solos are prepared with the same attention to detail as Alfred's Masterwork Books. Each solo contains background information about the work and is printed on high-quality paper tha
This volume contains 31 pieces from The First Term at the Piano, For Children, 10 Easy Pieces and 7 Sketches. The informative foreword includes Bart?k's specific instructions on wrist and finer action
Haydn was primarily responsible for shaping the Classical style of performance. During the 18th century, when composers focused mainly on the sonata, quartet and symphony, Haydn's slow-maturing genius
These character pieces are among Rebikov's most popular piano works. Many of the selections utilize the sustaining pedal to create sometimes nebulous and often dissonant effects. This collection provi
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.
Well-known English composers wrote these four charming sonatinas during the late 1700s and early 1800s, when music was changing from the Baroque to Classical style. Each sonatina consists of two or th
Willard A. Palmer updates this popular volume by turn-of-the-century British educator, Walter Carroll. The easiest keyboard works of J.S. Bach and others are presented primarily as Carroll edited them
Thoroughly researched from original sources, this volume contains 12 works in dance and other traditional keyboard forms. Mozart's easiest works from the early- and mid-compositional periods are inclu
The 10 pieces in this book are arranged in approximate order of difficulty and include "Album Leaf," the easiest mazurkas, preludes and more. Each are in their original form and retain the sensitive,
These short, pleasing pieces assist early-intermediate pianists in developing overall musicianship and technique. The collection contains sonatas, minuets, an "Aria" and a "Pastoral" written in binary
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
Some of Mozart's most popular works are contained in this volume, including the "Fantasia in D Minor," the "Sonata in C Major" (first movement) and the "Turkish March" from the Sonata in A Major. Othe
