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. No eighth notes or dotted rhythms are used and the hands remain in middle C position. Pieces include: Ode to Joy (from the 9th Symphony) by Beethoven, Morning (from Peer Gynt Suite ) by Grieg, Bridal Chorus (from the opera Lohengrin ) by Wagner, Theme from the “London” Symphony by Haydn, Trumpet Voluntary by Clarke, A Little Night Music (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik) 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. The selections have been chosen for their appealing melodies and rhythmic vitality. Includes: Turkish March (from The Ruins of Athens ) by Beethoven, Romance (from A Little Night Music ) 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 (from Symphony No. 1) by Brahms, Finale (from Carnival of the Animals ) by Saint-Saens, The Elephant (from Carnival of the Animals ) by Saint-Saens, Sleeping Beauty Waltz by Tchaikovsky, Finale (from Symphony No. 5, From the New World ) 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. The pieces were chosen for their appealing melodies and rhythmic vitality. Includes: Theme from Don Giovanni (La ci darem la mano) by Mozart, Egyptian Ballet Dance (from the opera Sanson & Delilah ) by Saint Saens, Liebestraum by Liszt, The Merry Widow Waltz (from the opera The Merry Widow ) by Lehar, Minuet (Op. 14, No. 1) by Paderewski, Canon by Pachelbel, Spring (from The Four Seasons ) by Vivaldi, Suitor’s Song (from the operetta The Gypsy Baron ) by J. Strauss, Jr., Theme from Symphony No. 1 (Third Movement, “Frere Jacques” theme) by Mahler, and Prince of Denmark’s March (Trumpet Voluntary) 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 (from the Peasant Cantata) by J.S. Bach, La Donna e Mobile (from the opera Rigoletto ) by Verdi, Largo (from the opera Die Fliedermaus ) by J. Strauss, Jr., The Little Man in the Woods (from the opera Hansel and Gretel ) by Humperdinck, March Militaire by Shubert, Overture (from the opera William Tell ) by Rossini, Pizzicato Polka by J. Strauss, Jr. & J. Strauss, Polvetzian Dance No. 17 (from the opera Prince Igor ) 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 (from the ballet The Nutcracker ) by Tchaikovsky.
FunTime Piano Classics: Level 3A-3B
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Drawing primarily from symphonic and operatic literature, 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 (from the ballet The Nutcracker ) by Tchaikovsky, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart, In the Hall of the Mountain King (from Peer Gynt Suite) by Grieg , Light Cavalry Overture by Suppe, Musetta’s Song (from the opera La Boheme ) 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 (from the opera Carmen ) 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. Featuring arrangements of themes from symphonic, operatic and keyboard literature, these works have been carefully selected to appeal to students at the early intermediate level. Titles include: Andaluza, The Barber of Seville (Overture), Can-Can, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Gymnop�die 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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