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Introducing Mozart
His Life and Piano Literature

This collection of 30 selected works and illustrated biography is appropriate for presenting students to their first works by Mozart. The intention of this publication is to aid both teacher and student through the difficult transition from method materials to repertoire. The compositions were selected based on their pedagogical value and are compiled mainly from two of Mozart's early collections, Nannerl's Music Book and The London Sketchbook, in addition to several later works. A guide to playing Mozart has been included at the end of the book. 

Introducing Beethoven
His Life and Piano Literature

Introducing Beethoven is a literature collection designed to introduce students to their first works by the composer, while also preparing them for the study of his more advanced repertoire. The compositions were selected based on their pedagogical value and are compiled mainly from Beethoven’s collections of dances, in addition to the two Sonatinas in G and F, the Six Variations on a Swiss Song, and two easier Bagatelles. The book includes a 16-page illustrated biography and a guide to playing the works of the composer.

Introducing BACH
His Life and Piano Literature

A comprehensive selection that includes the first teaching pieces by Bach. These compositions were selected based on their pedagogical value and are compiled mainly from Bach’s collections of teaching pieces, The Notebook for Anna Magdalena and The Little Clavier Book for Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, in addition to a few Little Preludes and other miscellaneous works. We have also included pieces by Petzold and Bach’s children, because Bach himself selected them and used them for teaching. The book also includes a 16-page illustrated biography and a guide to facilitate interpretation.