A First Book of Schumann: For the Beginning Pianist

This beginner's piano book spotlights the music of one of the Romantic movement's most influential composers, Robert Schumann. Its easy-to-play renditions of Schumann's beloved works progressively increase in difficulty and are accessible to novices of all ages.
Contents include selections from Forest Scenes, Scenes from Childhood, Album for the Young, and Carnaval, a collection of short pieces representing revelers at a masked ball. Selections include "Traumerei," "Happy Farmer," "Papillons," and other melodies for solo piano.


About the Author
One of the Romantic movement's most influential composers, Robert Schumann (1810-56) was also a famous music critic. A self-inflicted hand injury curtailed his career as a concert pianist; his wife, Clara, often performed at the debuts of his works.
Former Dover editor David Dutkanicz holds degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, New York University, and Columbia University. He is the editor of several books in this series.