A First Book of Debussy: For The Beginning Pianist with Downloadable MP3s
Debussy's music can be daunting to beginning pianists: his abstract sense of composition sometimes makes listeners feel lost, the harmonies are more chromatic than traditional works, and often his use of advanced keys is beyond the grasp of even more experienced players. This compilation, however, makes the composer's works highly accessible to beginning pianists.
These introductory arrangements focus on Debussy's melodies and style. The more abstract works are excerpted and presented in manageable samples, and the keys are simplified. Suggested fingerings are also provided. Beginning pianists will be able to enjoy a wide variety of works that previously seemed unapproachable: "Claire de Lune," "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun," "Beau Soir," "Danse Bohémienne," and many other etudes, preludes, and melodies. Best of all, free downloadable MP3s of each piece will familiarize players with the music.
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A First Book of Debussy: For The Beginning Pianist with Downloadable MP3s
Debussy's music can be daunting to beginning pianists: his abstract sense of composition sometimes makes listeners feel lost, the harmonies are more chromatic than traditional works, and often his use of advanced keys is beyond the grasp of even more experienced players. This compilation, however, makes the composer's works highly accessible to beginning pianists.
These introductory arrangements focus on Debussy's melodies and style. The more abstract works are excerpted and presented in manageable samples, and the keys are simplified. Suggested fingerings are also provided. Beginning pianists will be able to enjoy a wide variety of works that previously seemed unapproachable: "Claire de Lune," "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun," "Beau Soir," "Danse Bohémienne," and many other etudes, preludes, and melodies. Best of all, free downloadable MP3s of each piece will familiarize players with the music.
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A First Book of Debussy: For The Beginning Pianist with Downloadable MP3s

A First Book of Debussy: For The Beginning Pianist with Downloadable MP3s

by Peter Lansing
A First Book of Debussy: For The Beginning Pianist with Downloadable MP3s

A First Book of Debussy: For The Beginning Pianist with Downloadable MP3s

by Peter Lansing

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Overview

Debussy's music can be daunting to beginning pianists: his abstract sense of composition sometimes makes listeners feel lost, the harmonies are more chromatic than traditional works, and often his use of advanced keys is beyond the grasp of even more experienced players. This compilation, however, makes the composer's works highly accessible to beginning pianists.
These introductory arrangements focus on Debussy's melodies and style. The more abstract works are excerpted and presented in manageable samples, and the keys are simplified. Suggested fingerings are also provided. Beginning pianists will be able to enjoy a wide variety of works that previously seemed unapproachable: "Claire de Lune," "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun," "Beau Soir," "Danse Bohémienne," and many other etudes, preludes, and melodies. Best of all, free downloadable MP3s of each piece will familiarize players with the music.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780486797540
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 08/19/2015
Series: Dover Classical Piano Music For Beginners
Edition description: First Edition, First
Pages: 48
Product dimensions: 8.10(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 4 - 18 Years

About the Author

French composer Claude Debussy (1862–1918) changed the course of modern music with his use of nontraditional scales and chromaticism. Inspired by literature, visual art, and natural beauty, his unique approach to tonality influenced composers such as Igor Stravinsky and Duke Ellington.
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