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“Easiest 40: Classical Piano for Beginners”
Unleash your inner pianist and embark on a delightful musical journey with my brand-new publication, 'Easiest 40.' This extraordinary book of sheet music brings you the easiest classical compositions meticulously curated to introduce beginners and enthusiasts alike to the wonders of playing the piano. From timeless masterpieces to enchanting melodies, this collection is designed to inspire, educate, and captivate pianists of all skill levels.
Explore the Beauty of Classical Music: 'Easiest 40' is an invitation to discover the captivating world of classical music. Each piece has been thoughtfully selected to provide a well-rounded introduction to the genre, offering a rich variety of styles, moods, and periods. From the elegance of Mozart to the passion of Beethoven, from the simplicity of Satie to the dramatic flair of Chopin, this book encompasses a wide range of musical treasures.
Perfect for Beginners: Whether you're an aspiring pianist taking your first steps or a seasoned musician seeking a fresh repertoire, 'Easiest 40' offers an exceptional learning experience. The sheet music in this collection has been carefully arranged to accommodate beginners, ensuring that you can quickly grasp the fundamentals while enjoying the beauty of the compositions.
Ignite Passion and Inspiration: Playing classical music on the piano is a deeply rewarding experience that can ignite a lifelong passion for music. 'Easiest 40' encourages creativity and self-expression, enabling pianists to connect with the soul-stirring emotions embedded within each composition. As you navigate the enchanting melodies and harmonies, you'll find yourself inspired, uplifted, and transported to a world where music knows no boundaries.
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5 Winter Piano Pieces for a Snowy Day
5 pieces of classical music inspired by Winter
Musical interpretations of the falling snow and frozen landscape are ever-present in classical repetoire.
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It’s time to get cozy with these wintry classics which have been edited for intermediate level piano.
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5. Émile Waldteufel - “Skater’s Waltz”
Les Patineurs Op. 183 (1882)
This piece was inspired by a rink of skaters
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The introduction to the waltz can be likened to the poise of a skater, and the rapid runs invoke
scenes of a wintry atmosphere.
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4. Claude Debussy - Footprints on the Snow
Preludes book 1, prelude no. 6 (1910)
Debussy: “This rhythm should have the sonorous value of a sad and frozen landscape.”
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4. Sergei Rachmaninoff - I. The Silver Sleigh Bells
The Bells Op. 35 (1913)
inspired by the poetry of Edgar Allen Poe.
a high-spirited sleigh ride through a cold winter’s night—
Listen to the snow flurries, glittering stars and the thrill of speeding over a wintery landscape.
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3. Pyotr Tchaikovsky - Scene 9, The Waltz of the Snowflakes
The Nutcracker Op. 71 (1892)
This piece starts with little individual flute snowflakes. Other instruments like harps and a triangle join in for
extra snow magic.
Winds increase and they propel us towards a full-on blizzard.
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1. Claude Debussy - The Snow Is Dancing
Children’s Corner L. 113 (1908)
This delightful piano miniature captures the swirling effect of
snowflakes in the wind.
8 Autumn Inspired Melodies in Classical Music
8 pieces of classical music inspired by Autumn
The changing of the seasons, and the weather it brings with it, has inspired many wonderful pieces of classical music.
Autumn, with its golden leaves and misty mornings, is here.
8. Amy Beach - In Autumn
Four Sketches Op. 15 (1892)
No. 1 In Autumn
Each piece starts with a quote from a French poet.
POEM: “L’automne” by Alphonse de Lamartine “With yellowing leaves scattered on lawns”
KEY: F-sharp minor. It is a dance-like work in a minor mode suggesting nostalgia and melancholy for the fall season.
Level 2 Early Intermediate
Check out Amy Beach’s other pieces from Four Sketches:
PHANTOMS ★ DREAMING ★ FIREFLIES
each pieces has:
sheet music (“sheet music” page)
recording (“listening” page)
video tutorial (on YouTube)
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7. Alexander Glazunov - Petit Adagio
The Seasons, Op. 67 (1899)
Tableau 4: A Landscape in Autumn
“Leaves from autumn trees rain upon their merriment”
The primary melody is presented, developed, then carried forth by various voices before each ascends, then dissolves, signifying the falling of the autumn leaves.
Level 2 Early Intermediate
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6. Modest Mussorgsky - Baba Yaga
Pictures at an Exhibition (1874)
No. 9 “The Hut on Fowl’s Legs” is a
nightmarish portrayal of the
cackling witch Baba-Yaga
on the prowl for her prey.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
free SHEET MUSIC
Level 2 Early Intermediate
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5. Wilson G. Smith - Wayside Flowers
Autumn Sketches (1912)
No. 3 Wayside Flowers
Wilson G. Smith’s book, Autumn Sketches, includes poetry and illustrations
A book of Autumnal impressions for the piano
SHEET MUSIC video tutorial coming soon!
Level 2 Early Intermediate
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4. Edward Macdowell
Woodland Sketches (1895)
No. 8 A Deserted Farm
SHEET MUSIC
video tutorial coming soon!
Level 2 Early Intermediate
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3. Antonio Vivaldi
The Four Seasons (1718)
No. 3 Autumn, III. Allegro
SHEET MUSIC
video tutorial coming soon!
Level 1 Easy
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2. Pyotr Tchakovsky - October
The Seasons, Op. 37 (1875)
No. 10 October: Autumn Song
“Autumn, our poor garden is all falling down,
the yellowed leaves are flying in the wind.” -Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy
Level 2 Early Intermediate
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1. Fanny Mendelssohn - November
Das Jahr “The Year” (1841)
No. 11 “November”
“The trees are already rustling as though it is winter, The dreams of life are fleeing away,
– From “Trauer” by Ludwig Tieck
Level 3 Intermediate