Classical Piano Solos, First Grade

Classical Piano Solos - First Grade is a piano sheet music collection of works by various classical composers, compiled and edited by Philip Low, Sonya Schumann, and Charmaine Siagian as part of the renowned John Thompson's Modern Course series. Designed for piano study, lessons, recitals, and personal enjoyment, this collection brings together 22 carefully selected works from the classical repertoire while complementing a wide variety of piano teaching methods.

The collection includes standard piano notation and features 20 core selections from the classical literature together with 2 bonus adaptations by Gurlitt and Schmitt. The repertoire draws from respected composers including Béla Bartók, Friedrich Burgmüller, Melanie Bonis, Vincent d'Indy, Daniel Türk, Handel, and others, offering stylistic variety through dances, character pieces, études, inventions, and lyrical works.

By presenting music from multiple composers within a single volume, this collection encourages expressive playing, musical interpretation, stylistic awareness, rhythmic confidence, and familiarity with important works from the classical tradition. Its thoughtful organization allows players and teachers to supplement existing piano instruction with authentic repertoire while introducing a broad range of musical forms, textures, and historical styles. The inclusion of bonus adapted selections expands the available repertoire while maintaining continuity within the collection.

Song List
Innocence * Rustic Dance * Arabesque * Little Waltz * Raindrops * Passepied in C Major, HWV 559 * Bravery * Echo Dance * A Conversation * Circle Song * The Echoing Castle * Little Invention * I Feel So Sick and Faint * Copycat * Market Dance * Choral Etude * Andantino, Op. 190, No. 27 * Two-Finger Partita * Miaou! Ronron! * Mireille * Springtime * Lyric Etude