This collection of 30 popular original compositions and arrangements for piano presents a selection of pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach that will delight any pianist. Besides the 'Prelude and Fugue in C major' from the Well-Tempered Clavier and other popular educational pieces, this volume also contains many arrangements, such as the 'Air' from the Orchestral Suite No. 3 or the 'Toccata and Fugue in D minor'. All the pieces are of an easy or intermediate level of difficulty, with fingerings and metronome suggestions added. The collection appears in a modern and user-friendly print format. it is recommended not only for teaching purposes, but to anyone who enjoys playing the piano as a hobby.

The most popular works of flute literature in one volume: Best of Flute Classics features music from four centuries by Handel, J.S. and C.P.E. Bach, Mozart, Donizetti, Faure, Roussel, Chaminade, Reinecke and Taffenl. The collection of original works for flute is ideal study or concert repertoire for intermediate and advanced flautists. The edition also comes with a basso continuo part for the sonatas by J.S. Bach, C.P.E. Back and Handel.



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Love this new book from Schott. Great material, beautifully produced and amazing price. -- FLUTEWISE.

Following the success of the first volume of Best of Piano Classics (ED 9060), Schott now presents another collection with a selection of 40 arrangements of popular classical masterpieces for the discerning amateur pianist to use over the years.

The contents include great works from Bach to Gershwin, ranging from chamber music, symphonies and concertos through to opera. This selection of musical favourites presents the best known and loveliest pieces of classical music from the Baroque era through to the 20th Century, from 'Air' to 'Rhapsody in Blue'. With fingerings, tempo and pedal suggestions added, these appealing arrangements for advanced players are in easy to read modern printed scores.

Recommended not only for tuition purposes, but for all those who enjoy playing the piano in their leisure time.

Selected for pupils in their first years of piano lessons, this volume contains 50 of the most beautiful original compositions for piano from the days of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) .to the days of Alexander Grechaninov, providing playing material from the baroque period to the early 20th century. Apart from numerous individual pieces, it also contains easy sonatas and sonatinas by Haydn, Clementi, Mozart, and Beethoven. Complete with fingerings, tempo suggestions and notes on the execution of ornaments, this collection with its modern and reader-friendly layout is ideal for lessons and for playing at home.

The advantages of Bach's music are that it is universal and to a certain extent independent of the instruments for which it was composed. His music is structured in such a brilliant and clear manner that it sounds good on any instrument. These compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach definitely are some of his best-known works and very popular. Therefore, also guitarists will certainly appreciate to be able to play this magnificent music on their instrument. All pieces are easy to play on the guitar and a valuable addition to the teaching and concert repertoire.

This compilation contains 50 pieces for intermediate to advanced guitar players. It contains pieces by de Narvaez, J.S. Bach, Sor, Carulli, Carcassi, Tarrega, Brouwer and many more. The collection is aimed at senior classes within music schools, at students minoring in music, at musicians who participate in competitions, and last but not least at music lovers looking for performance literature to enjoy.