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Essential Piano Repertoire: Pre-grade

Cover image of a piano music book,. The text is: "Essential Piano Repertoire Pre-grade book cover featuring piano keys, edited by Mark Goddard. The cover is predominantly purple with the title 'Essential Piano Repertoire' in large white letters. Below the title, 'Pre-grade' is written in smaller text. On the right side, a list of composers is visible: Bach, Beethoven, Czerny, Haydn, Mozart, and more. The bottom of the cover shows the white and black keys of a piano keyboard, and the editor's name, Mark Goddard, is at the very bottom
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Composer: Various
Editor: Mark Goddard
Instrumentation: Piano Solo
 Publisher: Clifton Edition

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Essential Piano Repertoire Series:

This series presents solid teaching material from the masters in beautiful clear engravings uncluttered by over editing, enabling the …teacher to express individual preferences unhindered. Is a thoughtfully curated collection designed to introduce beginner pianists to classical music through engaging, accessible pieces. Edited by Mark Goddard, this compilation offers a rich blend of works from iconic composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, Czerny, and others, all tailored to suit the earliest stages of piano learning. The Pre-Grade level includes 20 short pieces that span Baroque, Classical, and Romantic styles. Each selection is chosen for its pedagogical value and musical charm. Here’s a glimpse of what students will encounter: Bach: Bourrée, Minuet – introducing contrapuntal textures and elegant phrasing. Beethoven: Russian Folk Song, Country Dance, Promenade – rhythmic vitality and melodic simplicity. Mozart: Air, Allegro in F (from Köchel No. 1) – playful articulation and classical form. Haydn: German Dance Hob IX/22 No. 3 – light-hearted dance rhythms. Czerny: Dancing the Jig – finger dexterity and coordination. Diabelli: Lesson in C – basic harmonic structure and phrasing. Baumfelder: Melody – lyrical expression. Beyer: Ernst und Scherz (Seriously and Jokingly) – contrasting moods. Köhler: Andantino – gentle tempo and phrasing. Müller: Two pieces from Four Pieces – varied dynamics and touch. Vogel: The Brave Horseman, Waltz – storytelling through music2. Educational Value Each piece is short, manageable, and musically rewarding. The collection helps students develop: Note reading and rhythm in a variety of time signatures. Articulation and dynamics, with clear opportunities for expressive playing. Stylistic awareness, introducing the sound worlds of different composers. Confidence and independence, as students begin to interpret music on their own. The Clifton Edition series emphasizes clarity and authenticity. The engravings are clean and free from excessive editorial markings, allowing teachers and students to interpret the music with flexibility. This approach encourages musical expression and fosters a deeper connection to the repertoire from the very beginning.
Previously published by Spartan Press. Former catalogue number: SP849

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