A First Book of Chopin: For the Beginning Pianist with Downloadable Mp3s

By Bergerac

Book Overview

Beginning pianists and their teachers will love this compilation of immortal music by Fr?d?ric Chopin. Fun-to-play, pedagogically sound arrangements include the theme from the "Raindrop" Prelude, "Minute" Waltz, the charming Lullaby, and melodic highlights from the most familiar preludes, mazurkas, waltzes, impromptus, and etudes.
Each piece is accompanied by informal notes that share insights into Chopin's life and the unique features of his music. From the lyrical Fantaisie-impromptu and "Butterfly" Etude to the brilliant strains of the "Military" Polonaise and "Heroic" Polonaise, these arrangements of 23 of the composer's best-loved pieces will prove welcome additions to any beginning pianist's repertoire. Plus, bonus MP3 downloads are included for each song to make practicing even easier!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486424278
• ISBN13: 9780486424279
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.2" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 4 years and up
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher