INTRODUCING PIANO LITERATURE

Favorite Selections Progressively Graded

Introducing Literature
Favorite Piano selections progressively graded

BOOK 3: EARLY INTERMEDIATE

Highlights:

• More work on D major and minor. New keys of G minor, B flat major, E minor, and A major.

• More complex counterpoint preparing students
  for their first Bach preludes.

• First sonatinas by Attwood, Beethoven, Biehl, Latour, and Clementi

• Extensive work with dotted eighth to sixteenth rhythms and sixteenth note patterns

• First pieces with multiple voices.

• Etudes and character pieces with a more active LH, including broken octaves, arpeggio patterns, and scales.
  

Contents:

• Attwood: Sonatina in G, Sonatina in F

• J.C.F. Bach: Solfeggio

• J.S. Bach: Mussette in D, Anh. 126

• Beethoven: Two German Dances, Sonatina in G, Anh. 5, No. 1

• Biehl: Sonatina in A Minor, Op. 94, No. 4, Mov. 1

• Burgmüller: Innocence, Op. 100, No. 5

• Clarke: King William's March

• Clementi: Sonatina in C, Op. 36, No. 1 (Complete)

• Le Couppey: Andantino in A, Op. 17, No. 2

• Czerny: Allegretto in C Major, Op. 792, No. 8

• Duvernoy: Etude in D, Op. 176, No. 10

• Gurlitt: From Op. 140: Morning Song, In the Garden, Scherzo, March. From Op. 82: An Adventurous Journey, Melancholy. Mazurka, Op. 277, The Sunshiny Morning, Op. 101.

• Handel: Impertinence, HWV 494

• Hook: Allegretto, Op. 81, Quick March, Op. 81

• Latour: Sonatina in C, No. 1, Mov. 1

• L. Mozart: Bourrée in E Minor

• W.A. Mozart: Minuet in F K. 2, Minuet in F K. 6

• Petzold: Minuet in G, BWV Anh 114

• Purcell: Hornpipe in E Minor

• Rebikov: Playing Soldiers, Op. 31, No. 4

• Reinecke: Elegy, Op. 183, No. 2

• Schumann: Soldier's March Op. 68, No. 2, Wild Rider Op. 68, No. 8

• Smetana: Waltz in G

• Spindler: Sonatina in C, Op. 157, No. 4, Mov. 1

• Streabbog: By the Seaside, Op. 63, No. 7

• Türk: The Hunting Horns and the Echo, Crickets Catch Only Fools!
  
  

 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 students.