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These beginner's books offer simplified versions of classic works by Beethoven, Chopin, and other major composers. We also offer easy guides to learning the standards of ragtime, blues, and other popular music genres.

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Piano Music for Little Fingers: PrimerPiano Music for Little Fingers: Primer 
by Ann Patrick Green
Introductory volume of a three-book set designed to guide children from basic techniques and theory to a mastery of easy classics. Ten lessons, illustrated with Family Circus cartoons, for ages 4–9.
Piano Music for Little Fingers: Book 1Piano Music for Little Fingers: Book 1 
by Ann Patrick Green
Book 1 takes up where the Primer left off. It introduces eighth notes, 3/4 time, the keys of C and G, and the concepts of left-hand melody and right-hand chords.
A First Book of Great Composers: 26 Themes by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Others in Easy Piano ArrangementsA First Book of Great Composers: 26 Themes by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Others in Easy Piano Arrangements 
by Bergerac
Ever-popular themes from the symphonies, concertos, and operas of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Mozart, Haydn, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, and many others. Suited for children and beginners of any age.
A First Book of Blues: 16 Arrangements for the Beginning PianistA First Book of Blues: 16 Arrangements for the Beginning Pianist 
by David Dutkanicz
This compilation introduces beginning pianists of all ages to 16 easy-to-play renditions of popular blues melodies, including traditional works as well as several numbers by Jelly Roll Morton, W. C. Handy, and others.

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Big Book of Beginner's Piano Classics: 83 Favorite Pieces in Easy Piano ArrangementsBig Book of Beginner's Piano Classics: 83 Favorite Pieces in Easy Piano Arrangements
by Bergerac, David Dutkanicz
Ideal for beginning pianists, child or adult, this collection features simplified arrangements of well-known works by the master composers: Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms, Bartok, Mozart, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, and many others.

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A First Book of American Folk Songs: 25 Favorite Pieces in Easy Piano ArrangementsA First Book of American Folk Songs: 25 Favorite Pieces in Easy Piano Arrangements
by Bergerac
Expert settings of 25 American folk classics by a well-known composer and arranger for young pianists. Includes Amazing Grace, Aura Lee, Blue Tail Fly, Go Down Moses, and much more.

Our Price: $4.95

A First Book of Bach: 26 Pieces for the Beginning PianistA First Book of Bach: 26 Pieces for the Beginning Pianist
by David Dutkanicz
Students of all ages will delight in these 26 simple piano arrangements of familiar melodies such as Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring and Wachet Auf, plus other fun-to-play pieces.

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A First Book of Beethoven: Favorite Pieces in Easy Piano ArrangementsA First Book of Beethoven: Favorite Pieces in Easy Piano Arrangements
by David Dutkanicz
Specially arranged and simplified, these popular melodies include Für Elise, Ode to Joy, and the opening of the "Moonlight" Sonata, along with excerpts from other sonatas and highlights from the symphonies.

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A First Book of Blues: 16 Arrangements for the Beginning PianistA First Book of Blues: 16 Arrangements for the Beginning Pianist
by David Dutkanicz
This compilation introduces beginning pianists of all ages to 16 easy-to-play renditions of popular blues melodies, including traditional works as well as several numbers by Jelly Roll Morton, W. C. Handy, and others.

Our Price: $5.95

A First Book of Brahms: 26 Arrangements for the Beginning PianistA First Book of Brahms: 26 Arrangements for the Beginning Pianist
by David Dutkanicz
Suitable for beginning pianists of all ages, this volume includes the famous "Lullaby," the theme from "Academic Festival Overture," "Hungarian Dance No. 5," excerpts from "A Study for the Left Hand," more.

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A First Book of Chopin: 23 Favorite Pieces in Easy Piano ArrangementsA First Book of Chopin: 23 Favorite Pieces in Easy Piano Arrangements
by Bergerac
Includes theme from "Raindrop" Prelude, "Minute" Waltz, "Lullaby," "Fantaisie-impromptu," "Butterfly" Etude, "Military" and "Heroic" Polonaise, plus melodic highlights from the most familiar preludes, mazurkas, waltzes, and etudes. Features 23 piano arrangements.


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A First Book of Christmas Songs: 20 Favorite Songs in Easy Piano ArrangementsA First Book of Christmas Songs: 20 Favorite Songs in Easy Piano Arrangements
by Bergerac
Beginners will love playing these 20 beloved favorites in easy arrangements: Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Joy to the World, Silent Night, Away in a Manger, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, and more. Includes illustrations.

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A First Book of Classical Music: 20 Themes by Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin and Other Great Composers in Easy Piano ArrangementsA First Book of Classical Music: 20 Themes by Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin and Other Great Composers in Easy Piano Arrangements
by Bergerac
Fun-to-play arrangements include themes from Beethoven's "Pathétique" Sonata and Haydn's "Surprise" Symphony, along with such favorites as Schumann's Träumerei, Brahms's Lullaby, Chopin's Prelude, more.

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A First Book of Great Composers: 26 Themes by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Others in Easy Piano ArrangementsA First Book of Great Composers: 26 Themes by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Others in Easy Piano Arrangements
by Bergerac
Ever-popular themes from the symphonies, concertos, and operas of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Mozart, Haydn, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, and many others. Suited for children and beginners of any age.

Our Price: $5.95

A First Book of Jazz: 21 Arrangements for the Beginning PianistA First Book of Jazz: 21 Arrangements for the Beginning Pianist
by David Dutkanicz
Accessible to novices of all ages, these 21 easy-to-play jazz favorites for the piano include songs by Gershwin, Berlin, and Kern, plus "Frankie and Johnny," "Hello! Ma Baby," "Ja-Da," and more.

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A First Book of MozartA First Book of Mozart
by David Dutkanicz
Students of all ages can experience the pleasure of playing Mozart with this collection of 24 special arrangements, including melodies from "The Magic Flute," "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik," "Don Giovanni," and other popular works.


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A First Book of Ragtime: 24 Arrangements for the Beginning PianistA First Book of Ragtime: 24 Arrangements for the Beginning Pianist
by David Dutkanicz
These rollicking, easy-to-play ragtime favorites include "Maple Leaf Rag," "The Entertainer," "Tiger Rag," and other melodies by such favorites as Scott Joplin, James Scott, Joseph Lamb, and Eubie Blake. Suitable for all ages.

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A First Book of Schumann: 32 Arrangements for the Beginning PianistA First Book of Schumann: 32 Arrangements for the Beginning Pianist
by David Dutkanicz
Accessible to novices of all ages, these easy-to-play renditions include selections from "Forest Scenes," "Scenes from Childhood," "Album for the Young," and "Carnaval."

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My First Book of Cowboy SongsMy First Book of Cowboy Songs
by Dolly M. Moon
Twenty-one perennial favorites for easy playing by little hands. Red River Valley, On Top of Old Smoky, My Darling Clementine, plus 18 more classic cowboy tunes. Illustrated with prints by Frederic Remington.

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My First Book of Hymns and Spirituals: 26 Favorite Songs in Easy Piano ArrangementsMy First Book of Hymns and Spirituals: 26 Favorite Songs in Easy Piano Arrangements
by Bergerac
Includes The Gift to Be Simple; Amazing Grace; Swing Low, Sweet Chariot; Deep River; and many other favorites in fun-to-play, pedagogically sound arrangements, 25 in all. Features 15 black-and-white illustrations.


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My First Book of Tchaikovsky: Favorite Pieces in Easy Piano ArrangementsMy First Book of Tchaikovsky: Favorite Pieces in Easy Piano Arrangements
by David Dutkanicz
These special arrangements of favorite Tchaikovsky themes are ideal for beginner pianists, child or adult. Contents include themes from "The Nutcracker," "March Slav," Symphonies Nos. 5 and 6, "Swan Lake," "Sleeping Beauty," and more.

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Piano Music for Little Fingers: Book 1Piano Music for Little Fingers: Book 1
by Ann Patrick Green
Book 1 takes up where the Primer left off. It introduces eighth notes, 3/4 time, the keys of C and G, and the concepts of left-hand melody and right-hand chords.

Our Price: $6.95

Piano Music for Little Fingers: Book 2Piano Music for Little Fingers: Book 2
by Ann Patrick Green
The third volume in this series contains more advanced songs in the key of G and introduces the key of F, extended hand positions, the IV chord, dotted rhythms, dynamics, and more.

Our Price: $6.95

Piano Music for Little Fingers: PrimerPiano Music for Little Fingers: Primer
by Ann Patrick Green
Introductory volume of a three-book set designed to guide children from basic techniques and theory to a mastery of easy classics. Ten lessons, illustrated with Family Circus cartoons, for ages 4–9.

Our Price: $6.95