First Lessons in Bach for the Piano - Book 1 | Sheet Music Book for Early Intermediate Students | Baroque Piano Songbook from Schirmer Library of Classics | Beginner Bach Piano Method

First Lessons in Bach Book 1 from the Schirmer Library of Classics is a trusted collection of early intermediate piano pieces composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Walter Carroll, this volume introduces students to fundamental Baroque keyboard repertoire with carefully selected pieces that balance musicality and technique. * * This collection includes 8 minuets, 3 marches, 2 musettes, a polonaise, a bourrée, and a gavotte. Each work has been thoughtfully engraved with introductory text and performance notes to help developing pianists understand style, phrasing, and historical context. With 20 pages of music, it offers an excellent foundation for progressing students who are exploring the expressive depth of Baroque music for the first time. * * Designed for independent left-hand movement and early chordal development, these pieces are commonly included in syllabi and music education programs worldwide. This edition is widely recommended by instructors and works well for private study, examination prep, or recital repertoire. It also serves as a valuable music teacher resource and a timeless gift for pianists who appreciate classical keyboard literature. * * Songs Included: * Bourrée, BWV 996 * Gavotte in G Minor, BWV 822 * March in D Major, BWV App. 122 * March in E-flat Major, BWV App. 127 * March in G Major, BWV App. 124 * Minuet in C Minor, BWV App. 121 * Minuet in D Minor, BWV App. 132 * Minuet in G Major, BWV App. 116 * Minuet in G Major, BWV Anh. 114 * Minuet in G Major, BWV 822 * Minuet in G Minor, BWV Anh. 115 * Minuet I in G Minor, BWV 822 * Minuet II in G Minor, BWV 822 * Musette in D Major, BWV App. 126 * Musette in G Major, BWV 808 * Polonaise in G Minor, BWV App. 119.