An Introduction to Classics to Moderns – Easy Piano Songbook | 40 Beginner-Friendly Keyboard Sheet Music by Handel, Haydn, Schumann and More | Timeless Collection from the Music for Millions Series - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0825612667 ISBN 13: 9780825612664

Publisher: Amsco Publications, 1994

Synopsis

An Introduction to Classics to Moderns – 40 Very Easy Keyboard Pieces for Beginners An Introduction to Classics to Moderns offers 40 original piano miniatures, providing quality repertoire for beginner pianists. Edited by Denes Agay and part of the Music for Millions Series, this collection covers a range of styles from the Renaissance through the modern era. Most pieces are written in easy five-finger positions, making it perfect for late elementary players. Ideal for Students, Teachers, and Piano Enthusiasts This piano songbook is designed for those beginning their musical journey. As a practical music teacher resource, it’s suitable for lessons, practice, and performance. Students will develop reading and technique skills while exploring works by renowned composers. It also serves as a thoughtful gift for pianists who appreciate a blend of classical and modern styles. Expand Your Beginner Repertoire with Timeless Pieces This 32-page collection features simplified arrangements that maintain the essence of each original work. Selections range in difficulty from SMP Level 1–2, making it ideal for young learners and adult beginners alike. Songs Included Dudelsack (Unknown)* Old German Dance (Praetorius)* Curtain Raiser (Turk)* Carefree (Turk)* Roundelay (Von der Hofe)* Echo Dance (Philip Hainhofer)* Allemand (Praetorius)* Gavotte (Handel)* Minuet (Reinagle)* Scherzino (Reinagle)* Etude Melodique (Martin)* Bagatelle (Diabelli)* Minuetto (Hook)* Duettino (Attwood)* Song in Parallel Motion (Kohler)* Two Little Inventions (Jan Jakub Ryba)* Quadrille (Haydn)* Little Suite (Wohlfahrt)* Two Little Canons (Spindler)* The Wayside Rose (Kohl)* Bear Dance (Schumann)* Contredanse (Wohlfahrt)* Pass in Review (Gurlitt)* Evening Song (Chovan)* Morning Call (Chovan)* Hungarian Play Tune (Bartalus)* Canzonetta (Horvath)* Promenade (Gnessina)* Ukrainian Folk Tune (Kabalevsky)* Little Polka (Kabalevsky)* Cradle Song (Kabalevsky)* Galloping Home (Kalmanoff)* and many more.*

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Edition details

• Publisher: Amsco Publications
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0825612667
• ISBN 13: 9780825612664
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Editor: Agay Denes