Piano Duets: Selections from the Classical Repertoire with Downloadable MP3s: Piano Book

These arrangements capture the refinement and elegance of the originals. You get real Schubert and Ravel substance without the technical walls, which means students experience the satisfaction of playing something genuinely musical rather than just learning notes.

Students in their first two years of piano study who are ready to move beyond method-book duets but still need music that doesn't demand virtuosity. Any teacher looking for repertoire that combines classical substance with genuine accessibility.

• Start rehearsals by listening to the MP3 together so both students hear the musical shape before worrying about notes.
• Ask the primo player to lead the tempo initially; the secondo player's job is locking in rhythmically without dragging.
• Work through the piece hands-separately first, even though it's easier, to identify where one voice is doing something tricky.
• Record yourselves and compare against the provided MP3s to catch balance issues between the parts.

Use these for winter or spring studio recitals where you want duet variety without assigning something at conflicting levels. They also work well as sight-reading material throughout the year since the MP3s give students confidence to tackle unfamiliar repertoire.

• Rhythmic steadiness in ensemble playing
• Sight-reading fluency within accessible ranges
• Balance and listening to a partner's voice
• Pedal technique and voicing clarity in standard tuning
• Sustaining musical line across phrase boundaries