With this rewarding “sampler,” beginners can enjoy a stimulating introduction to the standard canon of classical piano literature. The journey begins with little pieces by Daniel Gottlob Türk and compositions from Mozart's early music books, then goes on to Clementi sonatinas, easy piano sonatas by Haydn, a few single pieces by Beethoven and dances by Schubert, to the first “romantic” works by Robert Schumann. Rounding off each volume are the helpful comments by the knowlegeable piano instructor Walter Georgii. They were selected in such a way that they do not exceed too high of a level of difficulty.

22 pieces. Beethoven: Allegro in C major from WoO 51 • Beethoven: Bagatelle in F major, Op. 33, No. 3 • Beethoven: Bagatelle in G minor, Op. 119, No. 1 • Beethoven: Piano Piece “Lustig und Traurig” WoO 54 • Clementi: Sonatina in C major, Op. 36, No. 1 • Clementi: Sonatina in G major, Op. 36, No. 2 • Hässler: 9 Pieces from 50 Pieces for Beginners, Op. 38 • Haydn: Sonata in G major, Hob. XVI:8 • Haydn: Sonata in C major, Hob. XVI:7 • Mozart: Minuet in A-flat major K. 15ff • Schubert: Ecossaise, Op. 18, No. 4, D 145 • Schubert: German Dance, Op. 33, No. 2, D 783 • Schubert: Ländler, Op. 67, No. 5, D 734 • Schubert: Waltz, Op. 9, No. 3, D 365 • Schubert: Waltz, Op. 9, No. 16, D 365 • Schubert: Waltz, Op. post. 127, No. 15, D 146 • Schumann: “Erster Verlust” from the Album for the Young • Schumann: “Fröhlicher Landmann” from the Album of the Young • Schumann: “Kleine Studie” from the Album of the Young • Schumann: “Soldatenmarsch” from the Album for the Young • Schumann: “Wiegenliedchen” from Albumleaves • Türk: 11 Pieces from 60 Pieces for the Beginning Pianist.