The Classical Piano Method

About this book - Duet Collection 1: Duet Collection 1 provides 26 fun duets explicitly linked to the levels of progression (starting with beginners) found in Method Book 1.It comes with a CD on which you can listen to all the pieces performed on a grand piano by professional concert pianists. The CD also contains the accompaniments alone so that you can play your part along as a duet with the CD!This book is a great supplement to Method Book 1 giving you further enjoyable pieces which will help your learning at each stage of your development.In line with The Classical Piano Method these duets are drawn mainly from the classical repertoire and also include a number of modernpieces in interesting and varied arrangements with straightforward accompaniments ideal for a teacher or friend.This book is of course also a very useful standalone collection of progressively-graded duet repertoire in its own right providing relevant repertoire as the pianist’s playing develops. Suitable for pianists in the early stages of learning to play.About The Classical Piano Method:This is ideal for adults and young people looking to learn the piano from scratch or for those returning to the piano after a substantial break from playing. As the learner you will gain a traditional classic technique and will be introduced to interesting varied and well-known classical pieces right from the outset. The method is friendly and is carefully designed to progress in small manageable steps beginning with simple fingering patterns and exercises moving onto some of the most beautiful melodies and pieces from the baroque classical and romantic eras: such as the Ode to Joy Für Elise and the Blue Danube Waltz. The Method Books lead you through a range of exercises repertoire pieces to learn theory checks clear instruction & diagrams on playing and technique tips on practising and composer biographies. They also enclose a CD on which you can listen to all the pieces performed on a grand piano by a concert pianist as

An ideal supplement to Method Book 3, containing easy to early intermediate repertoire, suitable for pianists who have completed Method Book 2, or for those returning to the instrument after a break.26 well-known original piano pieces and arrangements presented in a progressive orderAlso available:ED 13355 - The Classical Piano Method: Repertoire Collection 1ED 13485 - The Classical Piano Method: Repertoire Collection 2

This third volume of The Classical Piano Method is for students who have completed Method Book 2, or for those who already have a firm grounding in playing the piano and are returning to the instrument.Clearly laid out and progressing in small, manageable steps the book features interesting, varied and well-known repertoire from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic erasIncludes a CD recording of all pieces providing model performances to help you learn. Can be supplemented with additional Repertoire, Duet and Finger Fitness books.

The author of the highly successful Classical Piano Method, Hans-Günter Heumann presents a new addition to the series. Finger Fitness 1

25 Original Works This anthology contains 25 original works by composers of the Classical period. Including pieces by Haydn, Cimarosa, Beethoven and Czerny, amongst others, it offers a wide stylistic range of works, and is accompanied by a CD of all pieces performed beautifully by Nils Franke. The collection is ideal for those looking to broaden their playing and teaching repertoire and as such may be used in addition to any graded curriculum for pianists of grade 3-4 standard. Content - G.C. Wagenseil: Allegro, from Divertimento No.2 WWV43 - D. Cimarosa: Sonata in G major - J. Hook: Rondo, from Sonatina Op.12 No.9 - C. Ditters von Dittersdorf: English dance No. 15 - J.B. Cramer: Guaracha, from Pianoforte Method - S. Wesley: Vivace, from Sonatina Op.12 No.8 - J.N. Hummel: Allegro, from Pianoforte Method - F. Schubert: Landler D378 No.3 - Ludwig van Beethoven: Landlerischer Tanz WoO 11 No.2 - J.B. Cramer: Praeludium and Andantino, from Pianoforte Method - J.W. Hassler: Allegro assai Op. 38 No.20 - J.W. Hassler: Presto Op.38 No.29 - C. Czerny: Andante Op.453 No.32 - J. Haydn: Scherzo from Sonata Hob. XVI:9 - J.C.F. Bach: Solfeggio, from Musikalische Nebenstunden - W.A. Mozart: Tempo di Minuetto KV236 - M. Clementi: Arietta, from Pianoforte Method - F. Ries: Polonaise Op.124 No.3 - C. Czerny: Andantino Op. 453 No.41 - J.N. Hummel: Romanze Op.52 No.4 - J.N. Hummel: Gigue, from Pianoforte Method - Carl Maria von Weber: Favoritwaltzer J. 143-8 No.4 - Carl Maria von Weber: Favoritwaltzer J. 143-8 No.2 - J. Haydn: Adagio Hob., XVII:9 - Ludwig van Beethoven: Klavierstuck, Lustig Traurig WoO 54

Par SMITH GAIL. This piano method for intermediate students by experienced author and teacher Gail Smith makes music interesting and fun while teaching the skills essential to becoming a great pianist. The Celebrate the Piano series combines theory, exercises, and a wide variety of musical styles into one book per level, making teaching easier than ever. Gail Smith's signature palindrome exercises are a special feature which help build sight-reading skills. Book 3 builds the student's repertoire, skills, and knowledge with blues, jazz, pop, folk music, Native American songs, hymnody, improvisation study, classical selections, and composer biographies in rhyme. / Niveau : Débutant / All Styles - Methods / Méthode / Piano

John Thompson's Modern Course-This fourth volume in the Classical Piano Solos series features 18 original pieces from the masters suitable for pianists at a Grade 4 standard. This series was compiled to correlate loosely with the Modern Course method and can be used to supplement any teaching method or situation. This volume features a mix of well-known pieces including Grieg's ?Arietta? and Chopin's ?Prelude in E Minor? as well as lesser-known yet equally effective works by Teresa Carreno (?Berceuse?) Vladimir Rebikov (?The Music Lesson?) and Theodor Kullak (?The Ghost in the Fireplace?).

John Thompson's Modern Course-This second volume in the Classical Piano Solos series features 22 original pieces from the masters suitable for pianists at a Grade 2 standard. This series was compiled to correlate loosely with the Modern Course method and can be used to supplement any teaching method or situation. This volume features a mix of well-known pieces such as Petzold's ?Minuet in G Major? from the Anna Magdelena Notebook Schumann's ?Soldier's March ? and Beethoven's ?Ecossaise in G Major? as well as lesser-known gems like d'Indy's modern ?Three-Finger Partita? and Rebikov's ominous ?Limping Witch Lurking in the Woods.?