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Easy Fugues and Little Pieces: Piano Book

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Easy Fugues and Little Pieces: Piano Book

Name: Easy Fugues and Little Pieces: Piano Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-K04003
Price: 7.95 USD
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By Georg Philipp Telemann

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A collection of piano solos composed by Georg Philipp Telemann.

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Series: Kalmus Edition

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 24

ISBN10: 0-7579-8251-4

ISBN13: 978-0-7579-8251-4

UPC: 654979027492

SKU: 00-K04003

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About the Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann

Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) was one of the most prolific composers of the Baroque era, producing over 3,600 works across all genres. A master of counterpoint and orchestration, he held major positions in Frankfurt, Paris, and Hamburg, where he directed the city's principal churches and concert series. His gift for melody and accessible writing made his music beloved during his lifetime and ensures its continued relevance in music education today.

Telemann's keyboard works reveal his gift for balancing technical substance with genuine musicality. Unlike some of his contemporaries, he avoided unnecessary complexity while maintaining the contrapuntal rigor expected of Baroque composers. His fugues and character pieces were designed to be intellectually rewarding and performable, qualities that make them invaluable for pianists developing their facility with Baroque style and keyboard technique.

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Why we love this

Telemann's gift for elegant, singable melody shines through these miniatures without sacrificing the contrapuntal integrity that keeps intermediate pianists engaged. The collection balances fugal writing with shorter character pieces, giving students exposure to both forms within a single, compact volume. These pieces serve as a bridge between simpler Baroque repertoire and weightier keyboard works, making them ideal for building confidence in this essential musical language.

What to expect

These pieces embody the clarity and refinement of the German Baroque. The fugues unfold with logical inevitability, each voice contributing to an architecture that feels both inevitable and satisfying. The character pieces sparkle with the graciousness of an era when composers understood that accessibility and substance need not be enemies.

Who it's for

Pianists in the late elementary to early intermediate range who are beginning to encounter Baroque counterpoint and fugal writing. This collection works for students preparing for exams, competitive performance, or simply broadening their repertoire foundation.

How to get the most out of it

Bring out the imitative voices in the fugues by listening carefully to where the subject enters. Each voice deserves clarity, not just the melody.
Let the phrasing breathe in the character pieces. Baroque counterpoint doesn't require a metronome approach; shape the lines as you would sing them.
Pay attention to hand independence, especially where voices cross or overlap. These pieces reward careful voice leading and separate hand practice.
Observe the Baroque convention of ornamentation with restraint. When the score includes ornaments, research period practices for your specific piece rather than improvising.

How to use it

Program one or two selections from this collection as part of a Baroque survey recital, or use them strategically in student recitals to showcase emerging facility with counterpoint. The shorter character pieces work well as opening numbers for young pianists gaining recital experience.