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National anthems are an integral part of official receptions and play an important role at major events such as the Olympic Games or World Championships. Most anthems date from the 18-20th centuries and are often an essential part of the political and cultural development of a country, e.g. on its way to independence or democracy. At the same time, the anthem conveys a sense of community and is a means to express identification with one's home country.
This edition contains 50 national anthems from all over the world, with original melody and chord symbols, complete texts in the original language as well as a transliteration .for the more .exotic languages. Now available in a revised second edition, the volume is completed by interesting information on the respective countries as well as on the composers and text writers of the hymns. This edition .encourages people to get to know the multitude of different national anthems and to sing along with the text.

"Easy Classical Favorites" is a collection of 12 famous classical works arranged for elementary piano. These top-requested familiar classics have been carefully arranged for students in levels 1-2 of most piano method books. The accompanying video contains a sheet music sample of each piece, along with each arrangement played in its entirety.

Included in this collection:Minuet (from the Anna Magdalena Bach notebook), Toccata in D Minor (J.S. Bach), Spring Concerto Theme (Vivaldi), A Little Night Music (Mozart), Theme from the Fifth Symphony (Beethoven), F�r Elise (Beethoven), Theme from the Ninth Symphony (Beethoven), The Can-Can (Offenbach), Largo (Dvoand#345;�k), In the Hall of the Mountain King (Grieg), Russian Dance (Tchaikovsky), and The Entertainer (Joplin).

Like this collection, but looking for something more challenging? Check out my collections "More Easy Classical Favorites" (late elementary piano) and "Intermediate Classical Favorites" (early to mid-intermediate piano) by clicking on my publisher name above!

About the arranger: Chrissy Ricker is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) with a Master's degree in piano performance and pedagogy. Chrissy enjoys composing and arranging music to motivate and challenge students of all ages. In addition to the works she publishes through SMP Press, Chrissy's piano music is also published by Kjos Music Company and Piano Pronto Publishing. Her music has appeared on the piano contest lists of many state and national teaching associations, including the National Federation of Music Clubs. Visit Chrissy's website at www.chrissyricker.com