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The Library of Easy Piano Classics

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The Library of Easy Piano Classics

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Gail T.Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2025

I love this book. Our family had it long ago, and it is a comfort to play simplified piano music that is challenging for a new player like me, but still sounds nice.

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NOCATSNETReviewed in the United States on March 31, 2019

I've been trying to play from this book for 6 yeas and I'm glad. If it was any easier, the main parts of the compositions would lose their identity. The one step easier than this would be "big note," but that is only if you reading ability is at zero, day one. Even if that's where one's reading ability is, this is still very important to have. Just reading and maybe learning parts from this is highly satisfying. I've seen this on other pianos in other's homes, this is definitely a classic and if this seems difficult, go look at the edition that doesn't say, "easy," that one is scary. Even if you need big note or book grade one level those compositions are not very good and a waste of time to learn, but these are not, these are the real deal. Easy to play high quality classical piano? no, never, but this is in the easy arrangement and printing format. I got the comb binding, so it remains flat on the stand.

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MarnieReviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025

I am a beginner but I use this book to help me stretch to get better. I would say someone who has 6 months of piano lessons should be able to at least attempt these arrangements. An advanced player I know uses this book to practice sight reading.

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krisenda lobatoReviewed in the United States on May 14, 2022

So here's the deal. Book 2 in this series is actually worthy of the title "Easy Piano." If you really want easier pieces (for students, for sight reading, etc), book 2 is probably the better bet, because the pieces are actually on the easier end of the spectrum (not beginner level, though!). This book is generally quite a bit more advanced than book 2. This is a less friendly book for relatively new students of the piano. I think a lot of lower level pianists could buy this book and feel like they were misled by the title. Now, that said, for someone closer to intermediate level, I actually feel like this is the more satisfying book to play from. There is a more interesting selection of music here, with many nice arrangements of well known pieces. Many of the pieces here aren't originally for piano, but are instead arrangements for piano. Many of these arrangements are pretty nice! So, if you want genuinely easy-ish pieces, go with book 2. Book 2 is better for people who want simpler sight reading material, or who want tunes they have a good chance of learning in relatively short order. Book 1 (this particular book) is better for more advanced pianists... perhaps intermediate level. It is probably more musically satisfying than book 2, but at the expense of being also a good bit more difficult in general.

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myrna collierReviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024

lots of well written music to play.

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Generosa RaderReviewed in the United States on September 6, 2005

About one year ago I purchased both volumes 1 and 2 of Library of Easy Piano Classics - they have been inspirational to me as a returning student of the piano. I studied for 10 years as a young adult, then dropped it for 40 years and decided to return a year ago at age 70. My fingers felt like lead, I could barely read music, and I almost gave up. With the help of my piano teacher, I am re-learning the piano and studying the usual exercises (Hanon, Czerny), but the best part is learning to read music again and practicing these beautiful classical pieces in an "easy", shorter format. These books inspire me to take on the original compositions. I am gaining speed and dexterity practicing the abbreviated easy versions of classical music - and believe me, they are not the usual kindergarten variety of "easy" - they do challenge me but they don't tire me out as I regain my skills. One year after resuming my lessons, I am playing original Chopin and Beethoven pieces, but I also study many pieces from these easy volumes as an adjunct to the more difficult original pieces - just for pure pleasure, enjoyable, and fun. I recommend both these books to beginners and those who are re-learning the piano - you and others will love to hear you play ; these books will motivate you to not give up as you build your skills and eventually take on original works. This set of books is for my piano teacher, at his request, who will use them for students of all ages.

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SuzanneReviewed in the United States on October 30, 2023

I really like the selection of musical pieces in this book. I anticipate using it quite a bit in the future, especially for reference. I liked the arrangements as well. They sound good when played.

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Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United States on January 5, 2006

There are lots of nice music in this compilation, but in my opinion the title and descriptions is somewhat misleading. First most pieces are not piano classics but all kind of classics, from opera to orchester works, transcibed for the piano. E.g. the pices by Beethoven includes themes from three of the symphonies. The emphasis is on well known classical themes and well known composers, not on pieces originally written for the piano. Most of the music is thus arrangements and not originally written in this form by the stated composer. Neither did I find the pieces easy. This is of course a matter of skills. There are collections of classics easier than most of these, where all pieces are originals as written by the composer. To give an indication of the level required: Saties Gymnopedie no 1 is included in the volume, and it is not among the more difficult in this volume. It is definitely not for the beginner. Personally I would have preferred more original piano work, not arrangements of orchestral works. I'd also like more of the easier pieces. On the other hand, there are lots of pretty pieces for a low price, hence the three stars.

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Char JanikReviewed in Canada on September 8, 2020

This is for people that are beginners to intermediate that are looking to advance. If you are a beginner with some experience, it gives you something to strive for. If you are intermediate and moving forward, it should give you a good ruler/self measure to see if you are ready for more advanced level. Very readable. Good value for sheet music. This is for people who enjoy classical and I would say itโ€™s what it is described as.

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Usuario registradoReviewed in Spain on February 9, 2025

Impresiรณn clara, bien definida. Y al estar encuadernado en canutillo, las hojas pasan muy bien sin que se desencuaderne.

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RiReviewed in India on April 26, 2019

It has beautiful classic pieces but is not recommended uhless you are in Grade 4 piano or above.

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sally mcleodReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2021

Covers a wide range of popular and classical music which would appeal to all aspiring musicians.

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"irvika"Reviewed in Japan on November 25, 2004

If you have taken piano lesson for some times and want now to learned by yourself it is the perfect book to practice. I am trying to teach myself to play piano, and this book is great. It s really a great pleasure to play something that you know and without too much difficulties.The piece are cleverly simplified allowing the beginner and the intermediate to enjoy the book. Aside it is also a great deal for the price: 296 pages for only 2082 yen. I strongly recommend that boook and hope you will have as much pleasure as I.