Features a guide to Bach's ornamentations and the little known "triplet" variant to the first invention. Presumably added by Bach, or by one of his students with his permission, this rhythmic variation shows clearly the possibilities for personal...
Johannes Brahms wrote most of his large piano works before 1865 when he composed this set of waltzes for piano duet. They were dedicated to the famous critic and author Eduard Hanslick, who was delighted, as was Peter Simrock, Brahms' publisher,...
The School of Velocity, Op. 299 is firmly established as the standard scholarly collection of technical exercises used by piano pedagogues for nearly two centuries. This volume is made up of four books of technical exercises, each book consisting of...
Twelve Etudes, Op. 39, composed by Edward MacDowell, is intended for the moderately advanced student. Since most of the etude literature written by the major composers are virtuosic in nature and intended to cultivate a brilliant and virtuosic...
In this edition of Woodland Sketches, Op. 51, Gary Busch provides unique commentary on Edward MacDowell’s early life and training as a composer and teacher, as well as his performance style. Commentaries on Woodland Sketches, Op. 51 as a...
Valse Poeticos (Poetic Waltzes) is a collection of seven short waltzes. One of Granados' most enduring works, this collection of intriguing compositions was intended to be performed as a suite; however, the waltzes can be performed individually or...
Consists of various movements from the two sets of Handel suites (1720 and 1733) and selections from other Handel keyboard works.
DetailsPublisher: The FJH Music Company Inc.Author(s): G.F. HandelEditor(s): Robert HeathMedium: BookSeries: FJH...
In addition to Part I (Preparatory Exercises) and Part II (Scales and Arpeggios), this complete volume also contains Part III - Advanced Technical Exercises - which concentrates on the skills required to play the most difficult piano literature. ...
The Virtuoso Pianist first appeared in 1873, won a silver medal at the Exposition Universelle in 1878 and since the time of Hanon's death in 1900, it has become one of the standards of piano technique. For this edition, each of the exercises has...
Part II introduces the core of piano technique. It begins with a continuation of the exercises found in Part I and gradually introduces exercises designed to prepare the student for playing scales, including thumb-under exercises. It also covers...
These classic, technical exercises of the 19th century cultivate good technique. Written in a wide range of topics from 5-finger patterns to scales and arpeggios in both major and minor keys, these studies are perfect for developing...
Based on Schumann’s original 1849 edition, this FJH Classic Edition by Gary Busch is the most complete student edition of Schumann’s beloved pedagogical masterpiece to date.
DetailsPublisher: The FJH Music Company Inc.Author(s): Robert...
Written as reminiscences of the childhood world, Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15 was Schumann’s first work to earn the acclaim of critics and the public, and has continued to delight generations. This meticulously researched FJH Classic Edition by...
