Yes, it’s fun learning the newest pop song during your lesson, but sometimes you just want to get back to the classics! Below are our recommendations for the best Primer, Elementary, and Intermediate level classical piano books.
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PreTime Piano Classics: Primer Level
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Familiar orchestral, operatic and other non-keyboard classical themes arranged for the primer-level pianist. . Pieces include: Ode to Joy (from the 9th Symphony) by Beethoven, Morning by Grieg, Bridal Chorus by Wagner, Theme from the “London” Symphony by Haydn, Trumpet Voluntary by Clarke, A Little Night Music by Mozart, and Shepherd’s Song (“Pastoral” from Symphony No. 6) by Beethoven.
PlayTime Piano Classics: Level 1
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Excellent introduction to the best-known symphonic and operatic literature of the great composers. Includes: Turkish March by Beethoven, Romance by Mozart, The Trout (Die Forelle) by Schubert, Lullaby by Brahms * La Cinquantaine by Gabriel-Marie, Country Dance (Finale from Symphony No. 3, ‘Eroica’) by Beethoven, Finale by Brahms, Finale (from Carnival of the Animals ) by Saint-Saens, The Elephant by Saint-Saens, Sleeping Beauty Waltz by Tchaikovsky, Finale by Dvorak, and March Slav by Tchaikovsky.
ShowTime Piano Classics: Level 2A
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An excellent collection of symphonic and operatic works by the great composers. Includes: Theme from Don Giovanni by Mozart, Egyptian Ballet Dance by Saint Saens, Liebestraum by Liszt, The Merry Widow Waltz by Lehar, Minuet (Op. 14, No. 1) by Paderewski, Canon by Pachelbel, Spring (from The Four Seasons ) by Vivaldi, Suitor’s Song by J. Strauss, Jr., Theme from Symphony No. 1 by Mahler, and Prince of Denmark’s March by Clarke.
ChordTime Piano Classics: Level 2B
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Piano arrangements of some of the great symphonic and operatic masterworks of Western music. Contents include: Aria by J.S. Bach, La Donna e Mobile by Verdi, Largo by J. Strauss, Jr., March Militaire by Shubert, Overture by Rossini, Pizzicato Polka by J. Strauss, Polvetzian Dance No. 17 by Borodin, Roses from the South by J. Strauss, Jr., The Rage Over the Lost Penny by Beethoven, Theme from “The Surprise” Symphony by Haydn, Theme from Trumpet Concerto in Eb by Haydn, and Trepak by Tchaikovsky.
FunTime Piano Classics: Level 3A-3B
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This level exposes the piano student to the wealth of color and imagination of the classical literature. Contents include: Blue Danube Waltz by J. Strauss, Jr., Overture to The Barber of Seville by Rossini, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Tchaikovsky, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart, In the Hall of the Mountain King by Grieg, Light Cavalry Overture by Suppe, Musetta’s Song by Puccini, Theme from Peter and the Wolf by Prokofiev, Pomp and Circumstance by Elgar, Theme from Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov, Theme from The “Unfinished” Symphony by Schubert, Toreador’s Song by Bizet, and Waltz by Brahms.
Famous and Fun Classics, Book 1 (Piano Series)
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Famous & Fun: Classics, Book 1 offers a wonderful introduction to the timeless masterpieces of the great composers. Featuring arrangements of themes from symphonic, operatic and keyboard literature, these works have been carefully selected to appeal to beginners at the early elementary level. Optional duet parts for teacher or parent.
Famous and Fun Classic Themes, Book 2: 13 Appealing Piano Arrangements
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Famous & Fun Classics, Book 2 offers a wonderful introduction to the timeless masterpieces of the great composers. Featuring arrangements of themes from symphonic, operatic and keyboard literature, these works have been carefully selected to appeal to beginners at the early elementary/elementary level. Optional duet parts for teacher or parent.
Famous and Fun Classics, Book 3
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Famous & Fun: Classics, Book 3 offers a wonderful introduction to the timeless masterpieces of the great composers. Featuring arrangements of themes from symphonic, operatic and keyboard literature, these works have been carefully selected to appeal to beginners at the elementary/late elementary level. Optional duet parts for teacher or parent.
Famous and Fun Classics, Book 4: 14 Appealing Piano Arrangements
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Famous & Fun: Classics, Book 4, offers a wonderful introduction to the timeless masterpieces of the great composers. Titles include: Andaluza, The Barber of Seville, Can-Can, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Gymnopdie I, Hungarian Dance, No. 5 by Brahms, Theme from the “Italian” Symphony, March of the Toreadors, March Slav, O mio babbino caro, Polovetsian Dance, Theme from Swan Lake, Symphony No. 9, From the New World, and Waltz, Op. 39, No. 15 by Brahms.
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