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

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This new gathering of the world's greatest classical themes follows Bergerac's highly successful My First Book of Classical Music. Here are ever-popular themes from the symphonies, concertos, and operas of such masters as Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Mozart, Haydn, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, and many others, presented in easy-to-play formats for children and beginners of any age. This collection includes a free MP3 download for every piece, which will help beginning pianists develop an ear for the melodies. The MP3s may be downloaded individually or collectively. Read more


Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; Illustrated edition (March 18, 2004)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486427560


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 60


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 years and up


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.8 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.25 x 11 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #202,439 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #120 in Children's Music (Books) #942 in Piano & Keyboards #1,063 in Piano Songbooks


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    • Composer book
Perfect for any music teacher
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2023 by Beth K. Jones
    • Just what our studio has been looking for!
These books are exactly what we have been looking for. Our studio, Fox Music Instruction (find us on Facebook), has a focus on inspiring our students to explore the depth of expression found in classical music. Because of this, we have found it somewhat difficult to source arrangements of classical masterpieces that are appropriate for the level of our students. These books address that need wonderfully. There are around a dozen "First books" focusing on a single composer's works and two other books that are more general and help students explore many different composers' works in the same book. The only downside to the series is that there are no offerings specifically suited to primer or early level 1 students. These books are more levels 2-4 approximately. However, that does not detract from the value of what is offered in my view. We have decided to implement these books as a regular part of the repertoire curriculum for our students (who are of the right level) henceforth. In summation, while these books may not suit the needs of every student or studio, they do a wonderful job suiting the vision of our studio and the needs of many of our students! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2019 by Christian
    • An unorthodox use is planned
I really wish my purchase of this sheet music was so I could regale myself with beautiful classical music played on my baby grand, but alas I never advanced very far in my piano lessons (I don't have a baby grand anyway). Instead, my plan for this is to use it as background paper for greeting cards. I will tear it, crinkle it up, smooth it out, stain it with tea or Tim Holtz' products and alter it in ways I haven't yet determined. The arrangements are pretty simple in appearance, but I think as background paper no one will notice at all. My apologies to Messrs. Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Tchikovsky, et al. I promise to listen to recordings of your works while I craft. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2013 by Texaswomyn
    • Suitable music for my students
I bought this book so that my piano students could consider what SIMPLIFIED classical music they might want to play. It seems suitable to their difficulty level, or at least the easier pieces are, and it is whetting their appetite for more. The biographical notes are concise and well-written. Make sure that the difficulty level is right before you buy this, though. The pieces are simplified, but not for the first piano lesson. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2013 by monsieurw1
    • Nice selection but no finger hints
Great selection and simplification but finger numbers are missing ... I think for this level finger numbers should be indicated at least for the first note or when hands move ... Otherwise too much for the beginner to deal with
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2018 by Jimm
    • Study the Classics at your own level of piano 🎹 education.
I love this book...sheet music easy to read due to not crowded and font is awesome. No squinting to see notes and it’s an excellent addition for beginner.
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2018 by Amazon Customer
    • We have just begun using this with great joy.
We have just begun using this with great joy.
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2017 by Amazon Customer
    • Yas
Has had had had had had y a little faint yet cheerful disposition. I'm my haste i regretted none of the latter.
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2017 by Kindle Customer

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