Library of Piano Classics: Piano Solo (Library of Series) [Plastic Comb]

Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (COR) (Author)

Book Description

Series: Library of Series | Publication Date: January 1, 1992

A compendium of the world's most loved music. True to the spirit of the great composers, this volume fills the needs of students and teachers. Over 100 works including SchubertÂ’s Moment Musicale, ChopinÂ’s Minute Waltz, and BeethovenÂ’s Rondo a Cappriccio.

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About the Author

Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard Corporation has become the worlds largest print music publisher, representing some of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time. We are proud to publish titles of interest to all musicians as well as music lovers, from songbooks and instructional titles to artist biographies and instrument price guides to books about the music industry and all the performing arts.

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 351 pages
• Publisher: Amsco Publications (January 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825611113
• ISBN-13: 978-0825611117
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,133 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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99 of 99 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Printing, Excellent Value, July 28, 2001

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Kathleen Cobcroft (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Library of Piano Classics: Piano Solo (Library of Series) (Plastic Comb)

For sheer value for money you can't go past this thick volume. It contains around 50 pieces of varying styles by over 40 composers, including several duet arrangements of pieces (also included as solos). Many of the pieces are commonly included in collections (Traumerei, Fur Elise, Fantasy-Impromptu) but others are more unusual. A few of the composers include: Albeniz, Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms, Debussy, Faure, Scott Joplin ... it's a long list.

The book itself features: Handy ring-binding, without which it would never stay open; clear printing (not one of those publications that looks like it's gone through a fax); and good editing.

I would particularly recommomend this book to people trying to increase the size of their music library (done instantly) or people who want to get a taste of numerous musical styles and composers. The variety in levels of the music can keep you dipping into this book from low-intermediate through to the higher grades.

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great compilation of the 'classics', May 2, 2005

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Linda S "geekette" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Library of Piano Classics: Piano Solo (Library of Series) (Plastic Comb)

I bought this book because I was tired of buying one book by one composer just to learn one song. I really love how the spiral bound book stays OPEN. NO need for clips to hold the pages down.

The songs are the real versions, and are not simplified for easy playing. The difficulty level is hard to rate because of the vast variety of songs.

This book also makes an excellent gift for someone who has a piano. I bought this for my aunt who hasn't played piano in years, but she remembered these classics and was easily able to pick them up again!!

48 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Library of Piano Classics, May 4, 2000

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"kari_" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Library of Piano Classics: Piano Solo (Library of Series) (Plastic Comb)

I have enjoyed playing the pieces in this book for years, one after the other, for hours at a time. Then my daughter began playing them, and she liked the book so much she took it with her when she left for college. I wanted to tell her no, she could not have that one, but of course I let her take it. I hoped she would bring it back after college. Well, she didn't! I can't blame her for wanting to keep it forever. Now I find I cannot live without it any longer. Although I know many of the pieces by heart, there is nothing like sightreading. These are timeless pieces that are FUN to play. They are of different levels, too, so you can progress at will. The binding is such that the pages stay open where you want them to stay, and you won't have to fight with air currents blowing and turning the pages too soon. I can't wait to get this book back into my hands again, but I'll have to mark up the pieces with my own personal notes all over again! If you love classical music, don't pass up this book!