Description

The five volumes in this series showcase a collection of 100 exemplary piano pieces, curated for developing pianists at various skill levels, from early-intermediate to advanced. Each volume features 20 selections that span the four principal musical style periods, along with additional repertoire suggestions from the 20th century. Book 4 specifically caters to early-advanced pianists and includes notable works such as Debussy's "Arabesque No. 1," Beethoven's "Bagatelle in E-flat Major, Op. 33, No. 1," and Chopin's "Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2," among others. This compilation is praised for its thoughtful editing of well-known pieces that are commonly taught.

Songs / Content

• Prelude in B-flat Major, BWV 866 (from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Vol. I)Johann Sebastian Bach (composer)
• Sonata in A Major, K. 208; L. 238Domenico Scarlatti (composer)
• Sonata in D Major, K. 430; L. 463Domenico Scarlatti (composer)
• Bagatelle in E-flat Major, Op. 33, No. 1Ludwig van Beethoven (composer)
• Sonata in C-sharp Minor ("Moonlight"), Op. 27, No. 2 (I)Ludwig van Beethoven (composer)
• Sonata in G Major, Op. 49, No. 2 (I)Ludwig van Beethoven (composer)
• Sonata in D Major, Hob. XVI/37; L. 50 (I)Franz Joseph Haydn (composer)
• Fantasie in D Minor, K. 397Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (composer)
• Sonata in A Major, K. 331 (III: "Rondo alla Turca")Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (composer)
• Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2Frédéric Chopin (composer)
• Prelude in D-flat Major ("Raindrop"), Op. 28, No. 15Frédéric Chopin (composer)
• Waltz in C-sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 2Frédéric Chopin (composer)
• Waltz in D-flat Major ("Minute"), Op. 64, No. 1Frédéric Chopin (composer)
• Venetian Gondola Song, Op. 30, No. 6Felix Mendelssohn (composer)
• Traümerei, Op. 15, No. 7Robert Schumann (composer)
• Arabesque No. 1Claude Debussy (composer)
• Doctor Gradus ad ParnassumClaude Debussy (composer)
• Golliwog’s CakewalkClaude Debussy (composer)
• Spanish Dance, Op. 5, No. 1Enrique Granados (composer)
• O PolichineloHeitor Villa-Lobos (composer)