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WP42 - Easy Piano Classics - Bastien

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A giant selection of original piano literature plus some arrangements that pleasurably delineate the great eras of piano music. Full-color reproductions of contemporaneous masterpieces demonstrate parallel developments in art history, while annotated text enhances appreciation and understanding. Read more


Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kjos Music Company; First Edition (September 11, 1998)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 159 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0849750423


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 27


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.23 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.17 x 0.59 x 9.37 inches


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Customer Reviews: 4.7 out of 5 stars 251 ratings


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    • Both my instructor and I love this book!
I am so very happy I purchased this book for my piano lessons. This became a fast favorite during my lessons as there are so many wonderful selections. Most have very helpful fingering guides and appear for the most part to be the complete sheet music. Another reviewer pointed out a few missing notations like trills and that Fur Elise only has the first section which is accurate. Doesn't detract from how great a collection is in this book though. And the spiral binding is just the icing on the cake. I can't stand books where I have to mash it to death to get it to stay open. I don't see a song list on this page so I will post the list here: Air - Composed by Henry Purcell Allegro In Bb Major - Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Arabesque - From 25 Progressive Pieces. Op. 100, Composed by Johann Friedrich Burgmuller Ave Maria - Arranged By Bastien, Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Francois Gounod Bagatelle - Composed by Anton Diabelli Ballade - From 25 Progressive Pieces. Op. 100, Composed by Johann Friedrich Burgmuller The Clown - From 24 Little Pieces For Children. Op. 39, Composed by Dmitri Kabalevsky The Doll's Funeral - From Children's Album, Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Ecossaise In G - Composed by Ludwig Van Beethoven Emporer Waltz - Arranged By Bastien, Composed by Johann Strauss, Jr. Fantasie Impromptu - Arranged By Bastien. Op. 66, Composed by Frederic Chopin First Loss - From Album For The Young. Op. 68, Composed by Robert Schumann Folk Dance - From For Children, Composed by Bela Bartok Follow The Leader - From For Children, Composed by Bela Bartok Fur Elise - Composed by Ludwig Van Beethoven Gavotte - Composed by Georg Philipp Telemann German Dance - Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn Hungarian Dance No. 5 - Arranged By Bastien, Composed by Johannes Brahms Hungarian Folksong - From For Children, Composed by Bela Bartok Hunting Song - From Album For The Young. Op. 68, Composed by Robert Schumann I Love Thee (Ich Liebe Dich) - Arranged By Bastien, Composed by Edvard Grieg Italian Folk Song - From Children's Album, Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Ivan Sings - From Children's Pieces, Composed by Kathaturian Le Petit Rien - From Pieces De Clavecin, Composed by Francois Couperin Liebestraum - Arranged By Bastien, Composed by Franz Liszt Little Dance - From 24 Little Pieces For Children. Op. 39, Composed by Dmitri Kabalevsky Little Song - From Album For The Young. Op. 68, Composed by Robert Schumann March - From Six Children's Pieces, Composed by Dmitri Shostakovich March In D Major - From Notebook For Anna Magdalena, Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach The Merry Farmer, Returning From Work - From Album For The Young. Op. 68, Composed by Robert Schumann Minuet - Composed by Ignaz Josef Pleyel Minuet And Trio - K. 1, Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Minuet In C - K. 6, Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Minuet In D Minor - From Notebook For Anna Magdalena, Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach Minuet In F - K. 2, Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Minuet In F Major - Composed by George Frideric Handel Minuet In G - Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn Minuet In G Minor From - Notebook For Anna Magdalena, Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach Minuet In G Major (No. 1) - From Notebook For Anna Magdalena, Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach Minuet In G Major (No. 2) - From Notebook For Anna Magdalena, Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach Minuet In Rondo Form - Composed by Jean-philippe Rameau Minuetto In C - Composed by Domenico Scarlatti Morning Song - Composed by Cornelius Gurlitt Musette - From English Suite No. 3 In G Minor, Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach Musette In D Major - From Notebook For Anna Magdalena, Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach My Heart At They Sweet Voice - From Samson And Delilah. Arranged By Bastien, Composed by Camille Saint-saens New World Symphony Theme - From 2nd Movement. Arranged By Bastien, Composed by Antonin Dvorak Nocturneop. 9, No. 2 - Arranged By Bastien, Composed by Frederic Chopin 'Pathetique' Symphony - Theme From 1st Movement. Arranged By Bastien, Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Pianoconcerto In A Minor - Theme From 1st Movement. Arranged By Bastien, Composed by Edvard Grieg Piano Concert No. 1 - Theme From 1st Movement. Arranged By Bastien, Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 2 - Theme From 3rd Movement. Arranged By Bastien, Composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff Polovetzian Dance - From Prince Igor. Arranged By Bastien, Composed by Alexander Borodin Prelude In C Major - From Twelve Short Preludes, Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach Romanze - Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn Russian Folk Song - Composed by Ludwig Van Beethoven Sad Song - From For Children, Composed by Bela Bartok Sarabande - Composed by Arcangelo Corelli Sarabande And Variation - Composed by George Frideric Handel Scheherezade - Theme From 3rd Movement. Arranged By Bastien, Composed by Rimsky-korakov Scherzo - From Sonata No. 3, Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn Sicilienne - From Album For The Young. Op. 68, Composed by Robert Schumann Soldier's March - From Album For The Young. Op. 68, Composed by Robert Schumann Sonatina - From Children's Pieces. Op. 27, Composed by Dmitri Kabalevsky Sonatina In G - Composed by Ludwig Van Beethoven Springtime Song - From For Children, Composed by Bela Bartok 'Surprise' Symphony - Theme From 1st Movement. Arranged By Bastien, Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn Symphony No. 1 - Theme From Finale. Arranged By Bastien, Composed by Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 5 - Theme From 2nd Movement. Arranged By Bastien, Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky To A Wild Rose - From Woodland Sketches, Composed by Edward Macdowell Toccatina - From Children's Pieces. Op.27, Composed by Dmitri Kabalevsky Toreador Song - From Carmen. Arranged By Bastien, Composed by Georges Bizet Unfinished Symphony - Theme From 1st Movement. Arranged By Bastien, Composed by Franz Schubert Waltz In A - Composed by Franz Schubert Waltz (In A Minor) - From Six Children's Pieces, Composed by Dmitri Shostakovich Waltz In C - Composed by Franz Schubert The Weary Traveler - Composed by Bela Bartok The Wild Horseman - From Album For The Young. Op. 68, Composed by Robert Schumann Anyway...this book will keep me busy for years and I highly reccomend it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2013 by Willow Tree
    • Great Selection of Tunes
But let me start off by saying "Easy" isn't exactly accurate. While the songs included in this volume are easy, they are not necessarily eeeeasy to play for a novice. I would say that a student with at least six months of reasonably focused dedication would be able to tackle maybe half of the tunes, some of them will require quite a bit more time on the instrument before they come within reach. Bear in mind, I'm a music teacher, and my standards may differ from yours. This is not a bad thing, though. Here's why: a book of pieces should contain a variety of difficulty levels so the player can find some tunes that will come along fairly quickly, and then with that confidence, see the next level of difficulty as more accessible. One of the best reasons for this volume - and any well assembled volume of tunes - is that for a piano player, reading music is crucial. One must be actively reading - not memorizing - music as part of the process of improving, not just getting better at what you already know. Reading music truly is a "use it or lose it" skill, and volumes such as this provide enough variety of skill requirements to make the reading challenging enough to facilitate growth, as regards the more involved tunes. And isn't that part of the joy of learning, to grow? ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2013 by Geoffrey F. Arnold
    • Depends on your viewpoint
Nice book but it has some of the same songs as the other classical songbook. Also whether it is easy or not depends on your skill level. Religious favorites is much easier.
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2022 by Minnepeg
    • Love this book.
I had not played the piano for over 30 years until I recently purchased a digital piano. I bought a handful of books, from easy pop tunes to Elton John and Billy Joel (I have no idea what I was thinking-wishful, I guess). I found this book at the local library and fell in love with it immediately. I bought it because it there seem to be enough songs to provide long term challenges without getting discouraged or bored. Of all the piano books I've purchased I like this one the best so far. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2013 by lprdshrk
    • A Must-Have Classical Piano Book
I'm a piano teacher and I always recommend this book after someone knows the basic notes. It has a great selection of songs in historical sections.
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2018 by Debi Stevenson
    • Love the spiral bound
I have this book from 1978 and I play the music in it often. I am happy to receive the newer edition with the spiral bound spine. This is a great book for beginner and up.
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2019 by Donna
    • Great adult beginner book!
I am 20 years old and have played piano for a few years casually, but I struggle with sight reading both hands. This book has a great range of pieces that aren’t too hard to read, and have great technique building opportunities.
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2020 by Serena Smith
    • great collection for any pianist returning to playing or growing into instrument.
Ive looked at many "TEACH YOURSELF PIANO" courses and collections of material for the returning player or beginner. I think its hard to beat Bastien collections for playability and keeping to the original material. As far as I can tell all of these pieces are the original. Fingering notation is excellent. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2022 by Randall robbins

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