A First Book of Bach: For The Beginning Pianist with Downloadable MP3s (Dover Classical Piano Music For Beginners)

This book provides a delightful introduction to the timeless compositions of Bach and offers an enjoyable and educational experience for beginning pianists of all ages.

Students of all ages will delight in these 26 simple piano arrangements of familiar melodies such as "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," Wachet Auf, and highlights from the Brandenburg Concertos, Goldberg Variations, and Inventions, plus menuets, gavottes, bourrées, and other fun-to-play pieces. Bonus MP3 downloads are included for each song.
 

• Enjoy the pleasure and satisfaction of playing Bach with easy, accessible piano arrangements.
• This piano book for beginners is arranged according to approximate difficulty for easy progression.
• Selected pieces are designed to develop the hands and ears of adult and children performers.
• Features familiar melodies such as "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," "Sheep May Safely Graze," and the haunting opening from the "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor."
• Selections include "Air on a G String," "Wachet Auf," and highlights from the Brandenburg Concertos, the Goldberg Variations, and the Inventions.
• Generous assortment of menuets, gavottes, bourrées, and other fun-to-play pieces.
• Includes downloadable MP3s for enhanced learning and reference.

With its carefully arranged pieces and additional features, A First Book of Bach provides a delightful introduction to the timeless compositions of Bach, fostering growth and progression in your musical journey.

Former Dover editor David Dutkanicz holds degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, New York University, and Columbia University. He is the editor of several books in this series.