Journey Through the Classics: Book 1 – Elementary is the first volume in Hal Leonard’s acclaimed piano repertoire series, designed to guide students from the earliest classical pieces to intermediate masterworks. This collection features 25 graded selections by composers such as Gurlitt, Diabelli, Kohler, Pachelbel, Reinagle, and more. Each piece is presented in progressive order, offering a logical sequence of musical styles that build technique and artistry.
Ideal for auditions, recitals, and educational foundations, this book includes a stylistic reference chart outlining period and challenge elements for every piece. Authentic repertoire ensures quality and value, making this series the perfect classical companion for any piano method.
Features
- Progressive order for seamless skill development
- Includes stylistic period and challenge reference chart
- Authentic repertoire for auditions and recitals
- 25 essential pieces from renowned composers
- Perfect supplement for any piano method
Contents Include
- Lyrical Etude (Beyer)
- Etude in G (Czerny)
- Bagatelle (Diabelli)
- Bourree in D minor (Graupner)
- Dance (Gurlitt)
- Little Waltz (Gurlitt)
- Classic Minuet (Linn)
- Renaissance Dance (Praetorius)
- Menuet en Rondeau (Rameau)
- Allegro (Reinagle)
- Romance (Wohlfahrt)
- ...and more.
