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Classics for the Developing Pianist, Book 4: Piano Book

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Classics for the Developing Pianist, Book 4: Piano Book

Core Repertoire for Study and Performance

Ed. Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield and Phyllis Alpert Lehrer

Level: Early Advanced

Item: 00-37287
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The five books in this series present 100 masterworks ranging from early-intermediate through advanced level that the editors believe developing pianists should study and perform. Each book contains 20 pieces selected from the four main style periods as well as additional suggestions for repertoire from the 20th century. Book 4 contains selections for early-advanced pianists. Titles: Arabesque No. 1 (Debussy) * Bagatelle in E-flat Major, Op. 33, No. 1 (Beethoven) * Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum (Debussy) * Fantasie in D Minor, K. 397 (W. A. Mozart) * Golliwog's Cakewalk (Debussy) * Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2 (Chopin) * O Polichinelo (Villa-Lobos) * Prelude in B-flat Major, BWV 866 (from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Vol. 1) (J. S. Bach) * Prelude in D-flat Major ("Raindrop"), Op. 28, No. 15 (Chopin) * Sonata in A Major, K. 208; L. 238 (D. Scarlatti) * Sonata in A Major, K. 331 (III: "Rondo alla Turca") (W. A. Mozart) * Sonata in C-sharp Minor ("Moonlight"), Op. 27, No. 2 (I) (Beethoven) * Sonata in D Major, Hob. XVI/37; L. 50 (I) (Haydn) * Sonata in D Major, K. 430; L. 463 (D. Scarlatti) * Sonata in G Major, Op. 49, No. 2 (I) (Beethoven) * Spanish Dance, Op. 5, No. 1 (Granados) * Traümerei, Op. 15, No. 7 (Schumann) * Venetian Gondola Song, Op. 30, No. 6 (Mendelssohn) * Waltz in C-sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 2 (Chopin) * Waltz in D-flat Major ("Minute"), Op. 64, No. 1 (Chopin).

"This book provides great editing for familiar pieces that most of us teach."
---Jean Ritter, Progressions

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Series: Classics for the Developing Pianist
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 96
ISBN10: 0-7390-7897-6
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-7897-6
UPC: 038081416816
SKU: 00-37287

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Why we love this

The editing work here respects the integrity of canonical pieces while making them genuinely playable at the early-advanced level. You get the most essential masterworks from Bach through the 20th century in one carefully curated collection, eliminating the guesswork about which versions and which pieces matter most for developing pianists.

What to expect

A survey of the piano repertoire's greatest moments, from the mathematical elegance of Bach's counterpoint to the intimate lyricism of Chopin's Nocturne and the virtuosic brilliance of the "Rondo alla Turca." The collection spans four centuries of keyboard mastery, offering emotional depth, technical variety, and works that reward deep study.

Who it's for

Early-advanced pianists ready to engage with the standard repertoire canon, whether preparing for competitions, building a recital program, or deepening their understanding of essential piano literature. Teachers will find this collection invaluable for selecting repertoire that challenges without overwhelming students at this developmental stage.

How to get the most out of it

  • Approach the Baroque selections (Bach prelude, Scarlatti sonatas) with clarity of voice leading; the editing preserves linear independence without sacrificing modern fingering.
  • In the Romantic pieces, use the score's dynamic markings as a starting point, then listen back to refine your interpretation against your own musical instincts rather than recorded performances.
  • The three Debussy works benefit from attention to the printed pedal markings; experimenting with partial pedal release will reveal tonal colors the notation suggests.
  • Take the Mozart and Beethoven sonata movements at a tempo that allows you to hear each inner voice; rushing these pieces masks the compositional architecture.

How to use it

Build a recital around thematic connections from within this collection (Baroque and Classical sonatas, or Romantic character pieces) rather than programming a single piece in isolation. The variety supports semester-long curricula where students can rotate through different style periods while remaining within a single, expertly edited source.

Skills your students will build

  • Baroque ornamentation and voice independence (Bach, Scarlatti)
  • Classical sonata form architecture across multiple movements
  • Romantic-era pedaling technique and legato shaping (Chopin, Schumann, Mendelssohn)
  • Twentieth-century impressionistic sound production and tonal differentiation (Debussy, Villa-Lobos)
  • Balancing melody with accompaniment patterns across multiple musical periods
  • Sustained interpretive decision-making in canonical works

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