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Education Publications, ABRSM Core Classics

CoreClassicsCore Classics is a collection of seven books featuring music from the piano canon, selected by leading educationalists. Drawn from ABRSM’s extensive back catalogue, each volume contains a rich selection of engaging pieces to form the backbone of any pianist’s repertoire. With pieces from Bach to Beethoven, Scarlatti to Schumann, and many more, this series includes an abundance of much-loved music.

All pieces have been carefully selected to ensure that each book is nothing short of a ‘teacher’s toolkit’ – works that any teacher would want their pupils to learn as part of their musical journey.

Each book is authoritatively graded, with techniques introduced progressively throughout and pieces gradually increasing in difficulty. The books are equally valuable for learners working towards a grade exam, between grades, or playing for leisure, building technical skills and confidence. With an elegant and attractive design, and unrivalled range of repertoire, this is an essential collection for piano teachers and learners alike.

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Book one contains a selection of popular pieces including Down by the Riverside, Beethoven's German Dance in C, Mozart's Minuet in G, Andante from Symphony No. 94, 'The Surprise' by Haydn, Camptown Races by Stephen Collins Foster, and more.

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Book two contains a selection of popular pieces including Purcell's Hornpipe in Bb, Schubert's German Dance in A, Les Pifferari (The Bagpipers) - Impromptu by Gounod, Innocence by Burgmuller and more.

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Book three contains a selection of popular pieces including Cecile Chaminade's Idylle from 'Album des enfants, a movement from Diabelli's Sonatina in F, Op. 168, Scarlatti's Sonata in G minor, The Policeman's Song from 'The Pirates of Penzance' by Arthur Sullivan, Alvedans (Dance of the Elves) by Grieg, and more.

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Book four contains a selection of popular pieces including Farrenc's Study in D minor, Glier's Sketch in D, J.S. Bach's Prelude in C Minor, Bagatelle, Op. 119 No. 1 by Beethoven, Grieg's Folk Song, Op. 12 No. 5, and more.

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Book five contains a selection of popular pieces including Albeniz's Tango No. 2 from Espana, Rebello's A Wise Bud, Schumann's Mai, lieber Mai, Chopin's Prelude in E Minor, Vals Poetico by Granados, and more.

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Book six contains a selection of popular pieces including Mozart's Fantasia in D Minor, John Field's Nocturne, Tchaikovsky's Avril: Perce-neige (April: Snowdrop), Ride by Night by William Alwyn, and more.

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The final book of the series contains a selection of popular pieces including a movement from Martinez's Sonata in A, Intermezzo in Bb by Brahms, Liszt's Consolation No. 3, Schumann's Das Abends and more.

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