Age Range: 9 and up
Series: Learn to Play
Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: Educational Development Corporation (May 1991)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0746006438
ISBN-13: 978-0746006436
Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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The selected songs were very well picked. The level of playing ranges from beginner to slight intermediate. I loved playing the pieces (for me, an internediate level pianist with 5 years of lessons, it was just right, because it brushed up my rusty skills, but was disappointing because the pieces were really samples of the original arrangements. Most of the songs consisted of only one page, so don't expect to find simplified full versions, rather, expect samplers from this book! But still great if all you are after is to be able to play the introduction to the pieces, for fun and relaxation.
My daughter's piano teacher uses the book as one of the core books to teach her students. The classical pieces in the book are fun and shortened versions of famous classics that we've all heard at one time or another. My daughter likes the book a lot that she's picked out Symphony #40 as a recital piece. The book also includes short bios of the most famous composers which is a good reading for the children.
The arrangements are solid and the playing experience is very enjoyable. Not super easy - which is good. Lots of 'Hands-together' and some nice arpeggios. The music history is concise and very important for the budding piano player. A literal must-have for the repertoire of the enthusiastic piano student.
I took this book out time and again from our library. I finally bought it. I love this book- nice historical information and the pieces are indeed easy but sound very rich and full
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