A First Book of Chopin: Beginning Pianist (with Audio Online)

Beginning pianists and their teachers will love this compilation of immortal music by Frédéric Chopin. Fun-to-play, pedagogically sound arrangements include the theme from the #34;Raindrop #34; Prelude, #34;Minute #34; Waltz, the charming Lullaby, and melodic highlights from the most familiar preludes, mazurkas, waltzes, impromptus, and etudes. Each piece is accompanied by informal notes that share insights into Chopin #39;s life and the unique features of his music. From the lyrical Fantaisie-impromptu and #34;Butterfly #34; Etude to the brilliant strains of the #34;Military #34; Polonaise and #34;Heroic #34; Polonaise, these arrangements of 23 of the composer #39;s best-loved pieces will prove welcome additions to any beginning pianist #39;s repertoire. Plus, bonus MP3 downloads are included for each song to make practicing even easier!