In order to develop various phases of piano technique, scales and arpeggios should be played in many different ways. This method contains rhythmic, velocity, volume and finger control variations
The books in this series present study guides for masterworks, beginning at the early intermediate level, that the editors believe developing pianists should study and perform. Each book contains 20 study guides to pieces selected from the four main style periods. Book 1 contains selections for early intermediate pianists. Titles: Allegro in B-flat Major, K. 3 (W. A. Mozart) * Arabesque, Op. 100, No. 2 (Burgmüller) * The Bear (Rebikov) * Burleske (L. Mozart) * Chinese Figurine (Rebikov) * Écossaise in C Major, D. 299, No. 8 (Schubert) * Écossaise in G Major, D. 529, No. 3 (Schubert) * Écossaise in G Major, WoO 23 (Beethoven) * German Dance in G Major (Haydn) * Le petit rien (The Little Trifle) (Couperin) * Melody, Op. 68, No. 1 (Schumann) * Menuet en rondeau (Rameau) * Menuet in G Major, BWV Anh. 114 (J. S. Bach) * Minuet in A Minor (Purcell) * Minuet in G Major (Telemann) * Musette in D Major, BWV Anh. 126 (J. S. Bach) * Play Song, Sz. 42, No. 5 (Bartók) * Sonatina in G Major, Anh. 5, No. 1 (Beethoven) * Song ("Come Home, Lidi"), Sz. 42, No. 3 (Bartók) * The Wild Rider, Op. 68, No. 8 (Schumann).
