INTRODUCING PIANO LITERATURE

Favorite Selections Progressively Graded

Introducing Piano Literature Book 2

Introducing Literature
Favorite Piano selections progressively graded

BOOK 2: LATE ELEMENTARY TO EARLY INTERMEDIATE

Introducing Literature is a progressive collection of piano repertoire, pedagogically compiled and edited to help students transition from the methods to the study of serious repertoire.

Book 2 includes works by J.C. Bach, Beethoven, Biehl, Burgmüller, Czerny, Diabelli, Gurlitt, Haydn, Hook, Mozart, Streabbog, among many others.

CONTENTS AND SAMPLE BELOW

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Introducing Literature
Favorite Piano selections progressively graded

BOOK 2: LATE ELEMENTARY TO EARLY INTERMEDIATE

Highlights:

  • New keys of D minor and D major

  • Introduces inversions and the V7 in root position

  • Rhythm includes triplets, sixteenths and dotted eighth to sixteenth. Cut time and compound meters are common.

  • Broken chord accompaniments, alberti, singing in the RH, cross overs, grace nots, ledger lines

  • Introduction to passage work and speed, voicing, incorporating scales

  • Continued development of counterpoint and equal playing between both hands

Contents:

  • J.C. Bach: Andante in A Minor, Movement in F Anh 131

  • Beethoven: Lovely Minka Op. 107, No.7, Little Folk Song Op. 107, No. 3, German Dance WoO 8, No. 1, Ecossaise in G WoO23

  • F. Beyer: Expressive Etude Op. 101, No. 39

  • A. Biehl: Allegro Grazioso Op. 57, No. 1, Mov. 2, Sonatina in C

  • O. Bolck: Sonatina, Op. 30, No. 4

  • J.F.F. Burgmüller: Arabesque, Op. 100, No. 2

  • B. Carr: Gavotte

  • Le Couppey: Bourrée in G, Op. 17, No. 5

  • C. Czerny: Allegretto in G Op. 777, No. 7, Gently Rocking Op. 777, No. 8, Allegro in D Op. 777, No. 18

  • Diabelli: Moderato Op. 125, No. 4, Vivace Op. 125, No. 7

  • W. Duncombe: Sonatina in C

  • Gurlitt: Andante in F Op. 82, No. 32, The Chase Op. 117, No. 15, The Return Op. 117, No. 24

  • Haydn: Quadrille, Menuetto in G, No. VIII

  • Hook: Minuetto Op. 37, Gavotta Op. 81

  • Lully: Minuet in Dm

  • Lynes: Sonatina in C, Op. 39, No. 1

  • Mouret: The Highlander

  • Mozart: Minuet in F No. 2, Minuet in C K. 6

  • Rameau: Menut en Rondeau

  • Rebikov: The Bear

  • Reinagle: Minuetto, Op. 1, No. 10

  • Schytte: The Singing Bass, Op. 108, No. 12

  • Streabbog: Distant Bells Op. 63, No. 6, A Pleasant Morning, Op. 63, No. 1

  • Telemann: Minuet in G

  • Türk: Die Tonleiter, Petite Ballet – from 120 Pieces for Aspiring Pianists

  • Vogel: Waltz in G

  • Wilton: Sonata I Op. 5, Sonata II Op. 5

  • Wohlfahrt: Bagatelle in A Minor, Allegretto – from Kinder-Klavierschule

 

Multiple pieces teaching the same concepts are included in each book, with the intention of providing a wide array of material per level. This is perfect for larger studios or simply to have a surplus of pieces for “on-your-own” reading assignments, and for a thorough exploration of each critical concept. The smooth progression also makes it ideal for adult students and self learners.

The series is a valuable resource for teachers that need a more systematic way to introduce piano repertoire. It is also a practical all-in-one literature solution; a well paced approach in which reading and rhythm concepts, as well as technique and artistry are developed steadily. Particular attention has been given to include proven repertoire that develops the hands equally, teaches counterpoint gradually and develops finger dexterity and independence.

Each level includes standard teaching favorites alongside freshly discovered masterpieces.The selections are preserved in their original form, but fingered, edited and designed specifically for the late elementary to early intermediate students.