Piano Literature Book 2 - Developing Artist Original Keyboard Classics Book/Online Audio

Piano Literature Book 2 - Developing Artist Original Keyboard Classics

Piano Literature Book 2 from the Faber Piano Adventures series presents a carefully curated collection of classical keyboard pieces designed for developing pianists. This volume features proven student favorites that are accessible at the intermediate level while building essential technique and musicality.

Classical Repertoire from Master Composers

This collection includes 20 original keyboard classics spanning multiple musical periods. Students will explore works by Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, and Tchaikovsky, alongside lesser-known but equally valuable pieces by composers such as Clarke, Petzold, Rameau, and Gurlitt. Each piece has been selected for its pedagogical value and student appeal.

Complete Contents

The book includes: King William's March by Clarke, Minuet in G Major by Petzold, Menuet en Rondeau by Rameau, Air in D minor by Speer, Bourree by Graupner, Prelude in A minor by J.C. Bach, Dance in F Major and Minuet in C Major K. 6 by Mozart, Russian Folk Dance, Ecossaise, and Sonatina in G Major by Beethoven, Polka Op. 280 No. 2 by Hummel, Mazurka by Szymanowska, The Return Op. 117 No. 24 and In the Garden Op. 140 No. 4 by Gurlitt, Soldier's March Op. 68 No. 2 and The Happy Farmer Op. 68 No. 10 by Schumann, Old French Song Op. 39 No. 16 by Tchaikovsky, Long Gone Blues by McKay, The Bear by Rebikov, Waltz Macabre by Faber, and Yiki by Poe.

Online Audio Support

This edition includes access to online audio recordings that provide students with professional performance examples. These recordings serve as valuable learning tools, helping students understand interpretation, tempo, and stylistic nuances of each piece.

Developing Artist Series

Part of the respected Faber Piano Adventures curriculum, this book supports progressive skill development through authentic classical literature. The pieces are arranged to gradually increase in difficulty while maintaining student engagement and motivation. Each selection reinforces specific technical concepts while introducing students to diverse musical styles from Baroque to contemporary periods.

Ideal for piano students ready to expand their classical repertoire with original keyboard literature that has stood the test of time in piano pedagogy.