The Joy of First Classics - Book 1: Piano Solo (Paperback)

ISBN 10: 0825680662 / ISBN 13: 9780825680663

Published by Yorktown Music Press, 1987

About this Item

Paperback. Nothing can quite compare to the satisfaction, pleasure and joy of learning and playing the finest pieces of classical music and this terrific volume gives you the opportunity to do exactly that Inside there are more than 60 easy pieces and keyboard miniatures by master composers. All the pieces are printed in their original form though have had sensible expression marks and fingerings added. There is a wonderful range and diversity to these pieces with works by the likes of Bach, Haydn, Mozart and also lesser-known composers, set for piano solo. Nothing can quite compare to the satisfaction, pleasure and joy of learning and playing the finest pieces of classical music and this terrific volume gives you the opportunity to do exactly that! Inside there are more than 60 easy pieces and keyboard miniatures by master composers. All the pieces are printed in their original form though have had sensible expression marks and fingerings added. There is a wonderful range and diversity to these pieces with works by the likes of Bach, Haydn, Mozart and also lesser-known composers, set for piano solo. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Joy of First Classics - Book 1: Piano Solo (Paperback)
• Publisher: Yorktown Music Press
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0825680662
• ISBN 13: 9780825680663
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The Joy of First Classics – Book 1 is a carefully curated easy piano sheet music collection, perfect for beginner pianists eager to explore classical music. This book, edited by Denes Agay, features over 60 timeless pieces by Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Handel, Schumann, and other great composers. The arrangements remain true to the original compositions, with added fingerings and expression marks to enhance playability and interpretation. This piano songbook is an excellent resource for music teachers looking to introduce students to Baroque and Classical period repertoire. It includes inventions, minuets, gavottes, and airs, making it an ideal sight-reading and performance practice book. The clear notation and progressive difficulty levels allow beginners to build technique while enjoying famous melodies. Whether you're a beginner pianist or an instructor, this Yorktown Music Press edition provides an engaging and inspiring introduction to classical piano music. Songs: Old German Dance * Canario * Little Sonata * Brave Knight * Aria * Follow Me! * Four Little Pieces * Gavotte * Russian Dance * Two Little Inventions * Danse Galante * Two Hungarian Play Tunes * Bear Dance * The Lute Player * Song without Words * Exuberance * Carefree Stroll * German Dance * Dance Song * Duettino * Old Irish Air * Mazurka * Minuet * Russian Folk Song * Tarantella * La Montagnarde * Minuet K.6 * Bagatelle * Musette * Pastorale * Bourree * Village Dance * The Cuckoo Waltz * Mount Vernon Set * Cradle Song * Christmas Pastorale * Ecossaise * Arabesque * Waltz * Sonata * Early English Sonata * Air * Russian Polka * Circle Dance * Contredanse * Rondino Pastorale * Alexander March * Scherzino * Rondino * Elegy * Carnival * Rigaudon * Allegro K.3 * Solemn Procession * Rondoletto * Carillons * King William's March * Canzone * Landler * Little Piece * L'Epineuse * Arioso * Burlesca * Sonatina No. 2 - First Movement * Gigue * Dance Sonatina * Romantic Story * Playful Dialogue * Album Leaf.

From the Back Cover

Easy pieces by master composers in their original form. Keyboard miniatures of three centuries for beginners and early-grade pianists.