Introduce advancing students to authentic classical masterworks with Piano Literature, compiled and edited by Jane Smisor Bastien. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company, this acclaimed series provides a carefully graded progression of original piano literature from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary eras—free from simplification or arrangement.
Designed to transition students smoothly from elementary method books into standard classical repertoire, each volume features unsimplified works by major composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, Kabalevsky, and more.
Series Highlights:
Volume 1 & 2: Ideal for late-elementary to early-intermediate students, featuring accessible minuets, sonatinas, and short character pieces with comfortable hand spans.
Volume 3 & 4: Designed for intermediate pianists, introducing full sonatinas, preludes, dance suites, and expressive romantic solos.
Volume 5 & 6: Targeted at early-advanced students, featuring complete sonatas, etudes, and major performance works from the standard piano canon.
Key Features:
Authentic Masterworks: Original compositions edited with clear fingering, dynamics, and articulation suggestions suited for developing hands.
Chronological Diversity: Exposes students to a balanced variety of musical periods, styles, and formal structures.
Recital & Festival Ready: Widely adopted by private teachers and music associations for festival requirements, exams, and solo recitals.
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