Twenty-Five Easy and Progressive Studies for the Piano, Op. 100: Piano Solo (Piano Method)
Twenty-Five Easy and Progressive Studies for the Piano, Op. 100: Piano Solo (Piano Method)
- 36 Pages
- Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.
Contents: Arabesque No. 2 * Ave Maria * Ballade * Barcarolle * Consolation, Op. 33,, No. 1 (Karg-Elert) * Douce Plainte * Innocence * Inquietude No. 18 * L’adieu * L’harmonie des Anges * L’hirondelle * La Babillarde * La Bergeronnette * La Candeur * La Chasse * La Chevaleresque * La Gracieuse * La Petite Reunion * La Styrienne * La Tarentelle * Le Courant Limpide * Le Retour * Pastorale No. 3 * Progres * Tendre Fleur.
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Tags: Easy, Method, Piano, Progressive, Solo, Studies, TwentyFive
Posted on 9月 1st, 2010 at 5:12 AM
Review by Rock J. Janecek for Twenty-Five Easy and Progressive Studies for the Piano, Op. 100: Piano Solo (Piano Method)
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I’ll start with a preface: I have been playing piano for four years, I started when I was 18, and aside from six one-unit community college classes, I’ve never had any formal training. That said, this book is (in my opinion) a little tougher than the first “First Lessons in Bach” book and at the end is still easier than most of the second “First Lessons” Bach book. It fits squarely in the middle, which would be a good run up towards Schumann’s Album Für Die Jugend or a book of Bach’s inventions.
Also it would be useful for an accomplished pianist to run through these as one would Hanon or Czerny, only these are actual songs, which helps to break up the monotony of finger exercises. Not to say Hanon or Czerny aren’t important; diversity is simply a good thing to have.
I’m a total amateur, and I was looking for something less intense than Bach, less repititious than Hanon, and less insane than Czerny. Burgmüllers Twenty-Five Easy and Progressive Studes fits the bill nicely.
Posted on 9月 1st, 2010 at 6:01 AM
Review by PuppyTalk for Twenty-Five Easy and Progressive Studies for the Piano, Op. 100: Piano Solo (Piano Method)
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I started taking lessons at 8, with Ferdinand Beyer’s beginner’s book, which deserves the highest praise, though it’s not widely used in this country. After Beyer, I proceeded with this book, Burgmuller’s 25 pieces. Each song has a title, and each song trains you not only technically, but how to express, how to interpret, how to use your imagination, and most of all, how to play beautifully. The pieces are easy, but they are of quality which advanced students can play them in really professional ways. That means, these pieces have depth that challenges the student’s true musicality, imagination, and creativity.
I have owned this book for more than 35 years now, still in very good shape despite the heavy usage. I am much more advanced now, of course, but I still use it frequently. These pieces can be played, for their beauty, grace, and integrity, at church, wedding, etc. I can’t count how many of my church congregation have expressed their appreciation whenever I played any one of the pieces. They are just such precious jewels of music.
Now I teach piano at home, and this book has been a delight for both my students and myself. I’d say these pieces are just as immortal as Bach’s inventions. I’d recommend this book to anyone, from beginner to advanced students. It’s for advanced beginners (if there are such thing), but very much enjoyable for even professional pianists, for whoever truly appreciates and loves music.
Posted on 9月 1st, 2010 at 6:51 AM
Review by Dara May for Twenty-Five Easy and Progressive Studies for the Piano, Op. 100: Piano Solo (Piano Method)
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I use this book for all my students and they love it! The pieces are very nice. They make learning piano technique and artistry really enjoyable. This book is for the intermediate students. Better to use this book after students learn scales, chords, and arpeggios so they can learn the pieces by recognizing patterns, which make them learn the pieces faster. Highly recommended!
Posted on 9月 1st, 2010 at 7:03 AM
Review by just pixels for Twenty-Five Easy and Progressive Studies for the Piano, Op. 100: Piano Solo (Piano Method)
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I have very limited, beginning ability on the piano and with reading music. This book is a wonderful place to develop and practice. The pieces do not start out overly simple and are progressively more complex. Each piece introduces some new musical elements (accidentals, key change, triplets, etc). All exercise both left and right hands. And all are enjoyable to hear.
Because the pieces are all fairly short, I began playing from memory more than from the written music. To counter that, I suggest playing three or four during a practice session.
By the way, with a little googling you can find MIDI renditions of these songs on the internet to compare with your playing.
Posted on 9月 1st, 2010 at 7:37 AM
Review by Deborah Womack for Twenty-Five Easy and Progressive Studies for the Piano, Op. 100: Piano Solo (Piano Method)
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This is well put together. Good for reviewing the basics. Good scores and nothing terribly difficult. This book is for retention of the simplistic steps we all seem to forget. When I feel lazy this is a good piece to turn to. But I find it reminds me of the short cuts I tend to allow myself but shouldn’t! Glad I have this and highly recommend it to others.