Selected Sonatinas Volume 2

Volume II includes sonatinas at a more advanced level than Volume I. Here we offer six sonatinas from various composers and periods to further introduce students to this musical form before going into the complete sonatas. Composers represented in this volume include BartÑk, Beethoven, Benda, Clementi, Dusek, and Kuhlau.

Volume I contains eight sonatas, a composer biography, and useful written-out ornaments, all helpful to students. Included are some of the more often taught and performed of the Scarlatti sonatas such as Sonata in C Major. All newly engraved and at a great price.

Originally compiled and edited by Louis Kí_hler, this edition contains some of the most popular keyboard sonatinas, rondos and other works (including symphonic transcriptions) of Beethoven, Clementi, Haydn, Kuhlau and Mozart, among others. In clarifying this edition, editor Allan Small has removed impractical fingerings and unnecessary accidentals found in other editions.

B.J. Rosco sends the piano student on an exploration of music history and music styles through this innovative collection of enticing repertoire. Beginning with the Baroque era, and ending with the contemporary sounds of the twentieth century, this series provides excellent preparation for studying the music of the masters. Extensive composer lists from each era provide the student with a reference for further exploration and study. Titles are: * On a Sunday Morning * Hornpipe March * Little Sonatina in F * Royal Fanfare * Berceuse * Floating Clouds at Sunset * Space Cruisers.

Volume II includes another eight of Scarlatti's most often taught and performed piano sonatas. As with volume I, this compilation contains a biography of the composer, careful editing of the selected sonatas, and written-out ornaments to better aid any aspiring young piano student. A must have!

Jon George provides piano students with pleasing melodies, fun titles, and great sounds with no hand position changes. Several of the pieces include duet accompaniments for the teacher or an older student. A variety of five-finger hand positions are used making this an ideal collection for helping the beginning student to work on developing note reading facility while simultaneously enhancing sight-reading skills. This valuable addition to teaching literature is found on many state MTA lists.

(Piano Collection). Contents: Sonatinas, Op. 60 (Nos. 1, 2, 3) * Sonatinas, Op. 88 (Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4).

This collection contains six of Kuhlau's most popular Sonatinas. Each is presented in a newly engraved edition, complete with all movements. To assist students, ornaments have been written out. Also included is a biographical sketch of Kuhlau. A great value.