An outstanding compilation of piano etudes and exercises from the ever-popular BA1/4rgmuller's 25 Progressive Pieces, Opus 100, Czerny's Practical Method for Beginners on the Piano, Opus 599, and Hanon's The Virtuoso Pianist. Etudes are organized into four units according to difficulty and emphasize different aspects of technique and musicianship. Hanon exercises are included within each unit to reinforce the need for finger strength, independence and agility. Information about each composer's life, music and books is also provided.

Book 3 includes attractive musical etudes by Carl Czerny, Johann F. Burgmuller and Stephen Heller and select exercises by Charles-Louis Hanon. The studies are organized into four units, each focusing on mastering a particular skill. Performance suggestions for each study are included, along with composer biographies and suggested practice alternatives for the Hanon etudes. Includes 16 studies by Czerny, 5 by Burgmuller (including "The Pearls" and "The Storm"), and 8 by Heller (including "Through Wind and Rain" and "Novelette"). 80 pages.

BurgmA1/4ller's most famous work, the 25 Progressive Pieces, are short compositions with descriptive titles. Easier than his Opp. 105 and 109, each selection exposes students to a different technical challenge with the main emphasis on the phrasing, articulation, and dynamics often found in Romantic piano music. The collection includes "Arabesque" and "Ballade," both popular with many early-intermediate pianists. The Alfred Masterwork Library CD Editions conveniently combine each exceptional volume with a professionally recorded CD that is sure to inspire artistic performances.
Pianist Valery Lloyd-Watts studied at the Conservatory of Music in Toronto and the Royal College of Music in London. She earned a Master of Music degree from the University of Wisconsin, where she studied with Paul Badura-Skoda. She co-authored the text Studying Suzuki Piano: More than Music, which was endorsed by Dr. Suzuki.

Book 2 of this series includes etudes selected for technique and musicality, Hanon exercises, and information about each composer. It is carefully organized into four units, each focusing on mastering a particular skill. A must-have for any studio teacher or serious piano student.

(Piano Collection). Includes three complete studies in one inexpensive volume for use in lessons.

The three pieces in this Burgmuller Suite were taken from his Twenty-five Easy and Progressive Studies for Pianoforte. This collection of works was composed specifically for young pianists is still widely used today for piano instruction. The three pieces in this suite are Ballade, La Chevaleresque (Chivalry) and Arabesque.