Graded PiecesOrSorGradeComposerCompositionMain Technical Difficulty or BenefitOther Notes & Comments4831AgayMysterious ProcessionLeft Hand MelodySight ReadingHand IndependenceExpressive PlayingThis is for the total beginner, and can be taught on the very first lesson. RH play a steady even ostinato using only the note E, while the left hand plays the melody which consists only of ABC in different orders and simple rhythms. Excellent for sight-reading, for hand independence, for expressive playing and for bringing up a melody on the left hand. It can also be used as a seed for free improvisation.4891AltHot Noon in the MeadowIntroduction to how chords develop emotionSimilar in difficulty to the above, this set of pieces uses modern harmonies to tell stories, so it is a very good introduction to how and why chords and intervals can elicit different emotions (for instance, The spider uses tritons to build up suspense, and Bees and Flies uses chromatic intervals to emulate buzzing).4881AltThe OceanPattern IntroductionA collection of 10 pieces for the complete beginner, most you can teach at the first lesson. The interesting thing here is that they use the whole keyboard and introduce patterns that frequently appear in the more advanced pieces, so they are excellent preparatory pieces. Again very good recital material for beginners.8471BachChorale Lord, do with me as you will, BWV 5148461Bach, J.C.Air in F, BWV Anh. 131,from 'The Anna Magdalena Bach Book of 1725'8451Bach, J.C.Aria in A minor8511BartkChildren at Play8481BartkQuasi Adagio no 3 from 'For Children' vol 18501BartkTwo Little Dialogues8491BartkTwo Short Pieces and Two Little Dances8401BeethovenEcossaise in Eb major WoO 86These are one-page very easy pieces (grade 1) that Beethoven most likely wrote as pedagogical material for is pupils.8411BeethovenEcossaise in G major WoO 238521BurgmllerStudy in Am, Op. 100/028531ClementiArietta in C, Op 42, Lesson 58541ClementiSonatina, Op 36/3, Un Poco Adagio8581GurlittAllegretto grazioso in C, Op 117/68571GurlittAndantino in F, Op 187/488551GurlittMelodic Study8601GurlittModerato8591GurlittSonatina in C8561GurlittWaltz in F, Op 179/218611HandelMenuet in F8621HandelPassepied in C, HWV 5598631HenkelPiano Piece for the Young, no 134941HovhanessSketchbook of Mr. Purple Poverty op. 309Sleeping Cat is a hauntingly beautiful piece extremely easy with great scope for musicality.8641HovhanessSleeping Cat, from 'Sketchbook of Mr Purple'8661KabalevskyGame8651KabalevskyTheme and Variation 1From 5 Happy Variations on a Russian Folksong, Op 51/18671KhachaturianScherzino8711L MozartMenuet in C8691Le CouppeyMelody in C, no 14 from 'ABC du Piano'8701Le CouppeyMelody in C, no 21 from 'ABC du Piano'8681Le CouppeyStudy in C, Op. 17/018751MozartAllegrettofrom 'The London Sketchbook', KV 15pp8721MozartAllegro in B flat, K38731MozartMenuett in F, K28741MozartMenuetto I, from Sonata in C, K68771PurcellAir in D minor, Z T6768761PurcellRiggadoon8781RameauMinuet in C8791ScarlattiMinuetto in CFrom Sonata in C minor, K73 L2178801SchumannMelody, Op 68 No. 018811TchaikovskyItalian Song, Op 39 No. 15From 'Album for the Young'8831TchaikovskyRussian SongFrom 'Album for the Young'8821TchaikovskyThe Doll's FuneralFrom 'Album for the Young'8841TelemannGavotte in C8851TelemannMenuetto in G4852AgayFour popular diversionsForm & RhythmBlues ScalesSyncopationMore difficult than the one above, they are also more modern in idiom. Each can be used both as repertory and as teaching material. Little prelude in Waltz time can be used to teach both about form and rhythm, Baroque bounce likewise can be used to discuss what is Baroque, Echoes of the blues introduces the blues scales, and Ragtime doll is excellent for syncopation.4842AgayPetit Trianon suiteThese are ten easy pieces, each one covering a dance style on the 18th century. This is excellent for rhythm development and to introduce the student to old dance patterns (which keep recurring on the piano repertory). Excellent recital material for the beginners.4862AlderighiSigni Lieti10 very easy, short pieces. The harmonies are traditional, the writing is highly pianistic and they make up excellent recital material.4872AlexandrowPieces for ChildrenThe whole collection consists of 8 sets of short pieces for complete beginners. If you are familiar with Kabalevskys pieces for children, this is similar.4902AltWhere the palm tree growsIntroduction to contemporary musicMore difficult than the previous two, this is thoroughly contemporary music - and let us face it, contemporary music is not the most appealing to beginners but this is a good introduction since it is not too radically contemporary.4702AttwoodSonatina No. 1 in G majorScale fragmentsAlberti patternsBroken arpeggiosVery good for finger articulation/ independence.This has to be the first sonatina to be learned. Grown ups may not find it so useful, but for the below 10 is a great repertory. The second movement is the easiest, but also dull. The first and third movements are excellent.8872BachBourre from Overture in F4632BachMarch in Eb, BWV Anh. II 127 (anon.)Intro to 2-voice inventionsAnother excellent preparation for 2-voice inventions.4582BachMinuet in Am, BWV Anh. II 120 (anon.)Hand independenceAnother excellent 2 voice canonic work that will develop hand independence and yet is easy enough for a beginner.4592BachMinuet in Cm, BWV Anh. II 121 (Anon.)Hauntingly beautiful slow minuet.4642BachMinuet in Dm, BWV Anh. II 132 (anon.)Hand independenceAnother very beautiful reflective minuet, which will develop hand independence. From A Little Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach4612BachMinuet in G, (G. Bohm)Intro to counterpointAnother good introduction to counterpoint that is simple enough for any beginner.4552BachMinuet in G, BWV Anh. 114 (C. Petzold)OrnamentationThis minuet is meant to be played with the Minuet in Gm in ABA form (minuet in G minuet in Gm minuet in G).4572BachMinuet in G, BWV Anh. II 116 (anon.)Intro to 2-voice inventionsExcellent piece to introduce canon (round) writing. It is a perfect introduction to 2 voice inventions which are far too difficult for a beginner.4562BachMinuet in Gm, BWV Anh. 115 (C. Petzold)OrnamentationBeautiful lyrical minuet, reflective and slow. This minuet is meant to be played with the previous one in ABA form (minuet in G minuet in Gm minuet in G). For beginners omit the ornamentation. For more advanced players there is a lot of scope for learning the art of ornamentation with these two pieces.4622BachMusette in D, BWV Anh. II 126(anon.)SkipsFast runsExcellent piece for the virtuoso to be (very easy but impressive), with daring skips on the LH and fast runs on the RH. A favorite with kids.8882BachOverture in F, BWV 8205th mvt, Bourre8862BachPolonaise in G minor, BWV Anh 1194662BachPrelude in C, BWV 846/IOne of the few pieces in the notebook that is actually by Bach, this prelude is the first prelude in the WTC book I.4672BachPrelude in C, BWV 924A beautiful prelude based on broken triads, this is very easy (but not as effective) if you omit the several ornaments. These can added later on when the student has progressed enough.4682BachPrelude in C, BWV 939ArpeggiosAn excellent study in arpeggios for both RH and LH and a great introduction to question and answer writing. Only 16 bars long4692BachPrelude in Gm, BWV 999Broken TriadsFor the budding virtuoso. Very effective at a fast speed, but equally beautiful at a much slower tempo. The repetitive figuration in broken triads make it an excellent exercise as well.4602Bach, C.P.E.March in D, H. 1.1Uplifting and full of joy.4652Bach, J.C.Aria in FOnly 16 bars long, this beautiful aria can be easily learned by a beginner and then be used at a later stage to teach improvised ornamentation.8892BartkRomanian Christmas CarolNo 4 from 'Romanian Christmas Carols', Series 14722BeachChildren Carnival op. 25WaltzArpeggioEqualizing Hand TonePierrot & Pierrette (from op. 25) is a wonderful waltz with a beautiful melody and unusual harmony, very easy and yet it sounds very professional.My favourite though is Secrets (also from op. 25) where arpeggio figurations are divided between the hands so that they are (almost) never together. Excellent exercise in equalizing the hands tone, and an exquisite piece of music.4712BeachChildrens Album op. 36They are probably more suited to the later beginner (6 months one year of lessons)8902BeethovenSonatina in GAnh 5/1, 2nd mvt, Romanze4912BlochEnfantinesBloch composed a set of ten very interesting pieces called Enfantines, for his daughters. They are not for beginners though, except the first one, which may be tackled by a late beginner (6 months 1 year of lessons):4922BlochLullabyLegato playingCantabileImpressionistic writing, this is a very expressive piece that allows for the introduction of several concepts: Modes (the piece is written in the Aeolian mode), legato playing (the piece requires that one finger be held while the other fingers of the same hand play the melody above it), cantabile.4932BowlesFolk preludesPaul Frederick Bowles: These are really for intermediate students, but I could not resist including it. These are excellent arrangements of classical American folk tunes. Truly enchanting pieces.8922BurgmllerDouce Plainte (Sighing), Op. 100/168912BurgmllerStudy in G minor, Op. 100/168932CouperinLa Bourbonnaise8952CzernyStudy in B minor, Op 139/988942CzernyStudy in G, Op 139/258962DiabelliAndantino, Op 125/114772GurlittA song without words, op. 117 no. 34Broken ChordsA study in broken chords very effective in performance.4792GurlittIn the garden, op. 140 no. 4LH melody voicingThe melody is in the LH while the RH accompanies with syncopated chords. Excellent for teaching how to voice between the hands.4782GurlittLullabyPrep for 4-5 finger melodyBeautiful piece with the accompaniment equally divided between both hands and the melody played with fingers 4-5 of the RH. Excellent preparation for similar figuration in the more advanced repertory (e.g. Mendelssohns Song without words op. 19 no.1). Although easy, it is for the late beginner.4732GurlittMorning prayer, Op. 101 no. 2Beautiful chorale in three voices, will prepare for four voice chorales. Very easy. From here, go to the one below.9002GurlittSerenade in B flatNo 18 from 'Album for the Young', Op 1409522GurlittSonatina in G1st and 3rd mvts4742GurlittSunday, Op. 101 no. 18Four-part HarmonyBring out upper voiceFour part chorale. Excellent to learn four part harmony and bring up the top voice in each chord.4752GurlittThe Fair, op. 101 no. 8Develop inflection of short melodic motifsVery light, with a fast RH going through a circular semiquaver pattern. Very good to develop the inflection of short melodic motifs. For the budding virtuoso.8982GurlittThe Hurdy Gurdy Man, Op210/198972GurlittUndismayed, Op 197/74762GurlittValse Noble op. 101 no. 14Contrast grazioso w/ scherzoA very nice waltz with just 16 bars (two 8-bar phrases). Good for learning how to contrast the grazioso section with the scherzo section.8992GurlittWild Mignonette9012HandelChanson 'Sans y penser'9022HandelFuga in G, B175/319052KabalevskyA Little Song, from Op 279042KabalevskyGalop, Op 39/189062KabalevskyNights on the RiverFrom 'Children's Pieces', Op 27/49032KabalevskyWaltz in D minor, Op 39/139072KuhlauSonatina in F, Op 55/04Andantino con espressione9122L MozartAllegro in GFrom 'Nannerl Notebook9082Le CouppeyStudy in A minor, Op 219102Le CouppeyStudy in B flat, Op 24/89092Le CouppeyStudy in C, Op. 24/069112Le CouppeyStudy in C, Op. 24/104802MacDowellTo a Wild RoseExpressive PlayingLovely piece very easy technically, but demanding the greatest expressivity in playing. Probably better suited to older students. Good for awakening the skills for expression in ones playing.9152MozartAndante in Eb, K15mmFrom 'The London Notebook'9132MozartMinuet and Trio K5859142MozartMinuet in B flat, K15pp4812OestenMayflowers op. 61Chords25 easy pieces very romantic, most less than a page long. I like no. 10 Spanish dance, melody on the RH, LH rhythmic repeated chords. As you know beginners have difficulty with chords, so this is a good one.9182PurcellHornpipe in E minor9162PurcellMinuet9172PurcellMinuet in G9192PurcellRigadoon in D minor Z D2279202SchubertLndler in Eb, D679/29232SchumannDoll's Cradle Song, Op 68/??9212SchumannStckchen, Op 68 No. 059222SchumannThe Poor Orphan, Op 68 No.069242StravinskyLes Cinq Doights4822TchaikovskyAlbum for the Young Op. 39Not all pieces are for beginners. The easier are no. 1 Morning prayer a four voice chorale, no.7 The sick doll which is very easy, but the melody is on the second beat of the bar, so it requires attention to voicing, no. 8 The dolls burial very slow and heavy; no. 21 Daydream, very good to learn how to do offbeat chord accompaniment and no. 24 In Church, again a 4/5 voice chorale, but easier because of repeated chords. Excellent to learn syncopated pedaling.9252TchaikovskyMazurka, Op. 39 No. 10From 'Album for the Young'9262TchaikovskySweet Dreams9272TelemannFantasia No 10 in D3rd Dozen, 2nd mvt, Dolce683BachFrench Suite No. 6 - Menuet9333BachFrench Suite, No 6 in EMinuet2163BachLittle Prelude, BWV 9999343BachPrelude in C minor, BWV 9999353BachPrelude, no 10Eighteen Little Preludes'9323Bach, C.P.E.Allegro in C minor9283Bach, C.P.E.Allegro in G, H328 W 116/549293Bach, C.P.E.Menuet: La Pott, W 117/18No 2 from 'CPE Bach, 23 Pices Characteristiques'9313Bach, C.P.E.Sonata in CAllegretto9303Bach, C.P.E.Sonata in FAllegretto9383BartkChoral: No 28 from 'For Children' vol 19403BartkKeringo9363BartkLento: No 11, from 'For Children,' vol 19393BartkPeasant's Flute: No 26 from 'For Children' vol 29373BartkRound Dance: No 17, from 'For Children,' vol 19423BurgmllerGracefulness9413BurgmllerInnocence, Op. 100/059433BurgmllerStudy in C minor, Op. 100/152193ClementiGrand Waltz9443CouperinRondo9453CzernyStudy in A flat, Op 139/519463CzernyStudy in G, Op 261/172203DacquinLe Coucou9473DiabelliSonatina in F, Op 168/1, 2nd mvt, Andante9493GurlittImpromptu, Op 224/59503GurlittLittle Flower9513GurlittSonatina in FAllegro Scherzando9483GurlittThe Deserted Child, Op 74/69543HandelAir in B flat, HWV 4719553HandelAir, B175/429563HandelGavotte in G, HWV 4919573HandelMinuet in F9533HandelSonatina in B flat9583HaydnArietta con Variazione9593HellerPrelude, Op 119/179603HellerStudy in D, Op 125/79623HummelAllegro in FNo 56 from 'Klavierschule'9613HummelMenuetto, Op 42/39643KabalevskyClowning, Op 27/109633KabalevskyClowns, Op 39/209653KabalevskySoldiers' March9663KuhlauSonatina, Op 55/019673L MozartMenuet in A9683MozartAndantino in E flat K2362043ProkofievMusic for Children Op. 65 No. 04Tarantella Fast and rhythmical with a melodic middle section. Sounds much more difficult than it actually is.9693PurcellHornpipe in B flat1743ScarlattiSonata K 032Interpretation/Expression(D minor Aria) Lyrical sonata much easier than it sounds. Slow and melancholic. Although just one page long it requires some musical maturity to be truly effective. This is an ideal piece to open a recital, since it is slow and introspective it will calm you down. This is a real gem. Only 24 bars long, technically unchallenging (grade 3), and yet one of the most beautiful sonatas. Slow paced and exuding tranquillity, this reflective piece is the best of the four.1763ScarlattiSonata K 040A nice minuet only a page long (24 bars) amongst the easiest of Scarlatti pieces1773ScarlattiSonata K 431A delightful baroque prelude style piece with a fast right hand in arpeggio triplet figurations while the left hand provides a melody in minims and crochets. Although this should be played fast, it is still effective if use a slower tempo. Just 16 bars.9703SchumannThe Wild Horseman, (Wilder Reiter), Op 68 No.089713TchaikovskyMarch of the Wooden Soldiers, Op 39 No. 05From 'Album for the Young'9733TchaikovskyOld French SongFrom 'Album for the Young'9723TchaikovskyPolka, Op 39 No 14From 'Album for the Young'9743TchaikovskyThe Witch9763TelemannAllegro in E minorNo 4 from 'Fugues legres et petits jeux', TWV 30:259753TelemannFantasia No 09 in E minor2nd Dozen, TWV 33:21, 3rd mvt, Trs vite9774AttwoodSonatina No. 2 in C2nd mvt, Minuetto and 3 variations784BachEnglish Suite No. 1 - Bouree 2844BachEnglish Suite No. 2 - Bouree 1854BachEnglish Suite No. 2 - Bouree 2984BachEnglish Suite No. 4 - Menuet 1994BachEnglish Suite No. 4 - Menuet 21064BachEnglish Suite No. 5 - Passepied 2354BachFrench Suite No. 1 - Menuet 2414BachFrench Suite No. 2 - Menuet464BachFrench Suite No. 3 - Menuet664BachFrench Suite No. 6 - Polonaise9804BachMarch in E flat, BWV Anh 127The Anna Magdalena Bach Book of 1725)9814BachMinuet no 1 in B minor9824BachPrelude in FNo 8 of 'Twelve Little Preludes'9784Bach, C.P.E.Fantasia in D minorFrom 'Kurze und leichte Clavierstcke', Wq 113/39794Bach, J.C.F.Musical Leisure Hours, no 2 - Menuet and Trio in F9834BartkFor Children, vol 1 no 32 - Jeering Song9844BartkFor Children, vol 2 no 18 - Teasing Song9854BeethovenBagatelle in F, Op 33/39864BeethovenBagatelle, Op 33/061724BeethovenFur Elise9874BeethovenMerry and Sad, Bagatelle in A minor, Op 119/095884BeethovenSonatina in F9884BendaSonata in Am3rd mvt, Presto9894BendaSonatina in F2174BendaSonatina No. 3 in AmArpeggiosHand crossingExhilarating and athletic piece with fast arpeggios divided between the hands and hand crossings on the second part. This is a one-movement sonatina (only 49 bars long) that sounds much more difficult than it actually is.9904BerensStudy in F, Op 61/49914BerensStudy in F, Op 88/189924BurgmllerBarcarolle, Op. 100/222854ChopinCantabile in Bb major2864ChopinFeuille dalbum2874ChopinMazurka in C major, op. 7 no. 52884ChopinMazurka in F major, op. posth. 68 no. 32894ChopinMazurka in F minor, op. posth. 68 no. 42914ChopinPreludes Op. 28. no. 042924ChopinPreludes Op. 28. no. 072904ChopinPreludes Op. 28. no. 202934ChopinWaltz no. 17 in A minor2944ChopinWaltz no. 18 in Eb major9934ClementiSonatina in G, Op 36/21st mvt, Allegretto9944ClementiSonatina in G, Op 36/42nd mvt, Andante con espressione9964CouperinAllemande9954CouperinLe Moucheron9974FranckL'Organiste' vol 1 no 23 - Quasi Lento9984GranadosBocetos No 4 - The Evening Bell2524GranadosDedicationDedication is just one page long and very beautiful.10004GriegArietta5034GriegLyric Pieces Op. 12/1 (Arietta)5044GriegLyric Pieces Op. 12/2 (Waltz)5054GriegLyric Pieces Op. 12/3 (Watchman's song)5064GriegLyric Pieces Op. 12/5 (Folksong)5074GriegLyric Pieces Op. 12/7 (Album leaf)5084GriegLyric Pieces Op. 12/8 (National song)5094GriegLyric Pieces Op. 38/2 (Folk song)5104GriegLyric Pieces Op. 38/7 (Waltz)5114GriegLyric Pieces Op. 43/2 (Solitary traveller)5124GriegLyric Pieces Op. 43/3 (In my native country)5134GriegLyric Pieces Op. 47/3 (melody)5144GriegLyric Pieces Op. 47/7 (Elegy)5154GriegLyric Pieces Op. 54/6 (Bell ringing)5164GriegLyric Pieces Op. 65/5 (Ballad)5174GriegLyric Pieces Op. 68/2 (Grandmother's menuet)5184GriegLyric Pieces Op. 71/6 (gone)5194GriegLyric Pieces Op. 71/7 (remembrance)9994GriegLyric Pieces, Op 12/4 Elves' Dance10014GurlittKleine Blumen, Op 205/03 Allegretto10034HandelCourante in F, B60/2410044HandelCourante in F, HWV 48810024HandelGigue, from Suite in G minor, B60/1910064HandelSonata in C, B60/293rd mvt10054HandelSonatina in B flat, HWV 585Baroque Keyboard Pieces, book 2, pub. Assoc. Board)7914HaydnSonata XVI/05 in A majorAllegro (7) Menuet and trio (2/3) Finale: Presto (6)7934HaydnSonata XVI/06 in G majorAllegro (7) Menuet and Trio (6) Adagio (5) Finale (6)10144HellerA Strange Story10134HellerMelody in G10114HellerPrelude, Op 119/610104HellerStudy in A flat, Op 47/2310094HellerStudy in B minor, Op 47/1210074HellerStudy in D, Op 46/810084HellerStudy in D, Op 47/1210124HellerStudy in E, Op 125/1810154HummelAllegretto in F10164HummelGigue10174Kabalevsky30 Pieces for Children, Op 30/6 - Sad Story10184KabalevskyRondo in D, Op 60/210194MendelssohnChristmas Piece, Op 72/210204MozartMinuettoFrom Divertimento II8434P. D. Q. BachPrelude and fugue no. 1 in Cfrom the Short-tempered clavier. A hilarious fugue with chopsticks on the RH and very fast scales over two octaves on the LH. An excellent encore.2034ProkofievMusic for Children Op. 65 No. 02Promenade Joyful and bouncy10224PurcellAir, Z64110214PurcellMoffat Two Bourres1754ScarlattiSonata K 034A slow thoughtful piece, only 28 bars long7444ScarlattiSonata K 404(A major) Beautiful lyrical sonata and technically undemanding.10244SchubertEcossaise in Bm10234SchubertScherzo in Bb, D 593/110274SchumannAbout Strange Lands and People2514SchumannAlbum for the young op. 68There are over 40 exceptional pieces in this set, but only the first ten or so are really for beginners. The cycle is a totally shattering profile of spiritual development, beginning with the innocently nave and childish nos. 1 5, where no shadows are yet to be found. With no. 6 comes the first small cloud (The poor orphan)[] with nos 12 and 13 the cycle leaves behind [] the childs world. [] in the second section, the tone changes, with a contrast between the friendly A major of nos. 20, 22, 24, and 28 and the intervening pieces like the sad no. 19, the magnificently inspired nos. 21 and 26 the sinister no. 23 the excited no. 25. [] [the last] ten numbers are wonderful examples of the uniquely introverted worlds of late Schumann."10264SchumannReaper's Song, Op 68 No. 1810254SchumannSonata in G, Op 118 No. 01Allegro, 2nd mvt10294ShostakovichClockwork Doll10304TchaikovskyDaydream, Op. 39 No. 21From 'Album for the Young'10314TchaikovskyThe Toy Soldiers' March10324TelemannFantaisie No 12 in B flat2nd mvt10334TelemannPartita in GFrom 'Der getreu Musikmeister', Aria10345AlkanL'Homme aux Sabots Op.63 No.2310365ArneSonata in D minorAndante10375ArneSonata in G minor1st mvt10355ArneSonata No. 5Gavotte in B flat775BachEnglish Suite No. 1 - Bouree 1755BachEnglish Suite No. 1 - Double 2825BachEnglish Suite No. 2 - Courante895BachEnglish Suite No. 3 - Courante925BachEnglish Suite No. 3 - Gavotte 21055BachEnglish Suite No. 5 - Passepied 11045BachEnglish Suite No. 5 - Sarabande1105BachEnglish Suite No. 6 - Courante1125BachEnglish Suite No. 6 - Double345BachFrench Suite No. 1 - Menuet 1405BachFrench Suite No. 2 - Air385BachFrench Suite No. 2 - Courante455BachFrench Suite No. 3 - Sarabande475BachFrench Suite No. 3 - Trio535BachFrench Suite No. 4 - Air595BachFrench Suite No. 5 - Bouree 1585BachFrench Suite No. 5 - Gavotte675BachFrench Suite No. 6 - Bouree655BachFrench Suite No. 6 - Gavotte15BachInvention 0125BachInvention 0245BachInvention 0485BachInvention 08105BachInvention 10135BachInvention 13145BachInvention 1410385Bach, C.P.E.Presto in C minor, W 114/310395Bach, C.P.E.Solo per il Cembalo, W.65/7From Anna Magdalena10405Bach, J.C.F.Musical Leisure Hours - Allegretto in F10415Bach, J.C.F.Sonata in G Op. 05 No. 03Theme and Variations6385BarberThree Sketches(no. 1 - Love Song is a beautiful song without words) and his very lyrical and nostalgic Nocturne which is written with modern harmonies but following John Field's model.10425BartkMikrokosmos, Vol 4 No. 102 - Harmonics10435BartkTen Easy Piano Pieces - Evening in the Country10445BartkTen Easy Piano Pieces - Hungarian Folksong10465BeethovenBagatelle in D, Op 119/0310455BeethovenBagatelle in Gm, Op 119/012185BeethovenSix Ecossaises in Eb major WoO 83These are actually to be played as a single piece. This is a two page affair (3 pages depending on the edition), and more advanced than the other two (around grade 4/5). It sounds far more difficult.10475BeethovenSonatina in C2nd movement10485BendaSonatina in Gm10495BrahmsWaltz in D minor, Op.39 No.910505BrittenWaltz in D minor, Op.3 No.110515BurgmllerL'Hirondelle, Op. 100/2410525BurgmllerOrage, Op.109/1310545ClementiSonata in D, Op 25/62nd movement, Un poco andante10555ClementiSonata in D, Op 26/3Andante10535ClementiSonata in F, Op 4/61st mvt10565ClementiSonatina in C, Op 36/3Spiritoso10585CouperinAllemande in D minor10575CouperinGigue in G minor, 'La Milordine'1675DeBussyLa Fille aux Cheveux de Lin10595DiabelliSonatina in B flat, Op 168/41st mvt10605DvorkGrandpa Dances with Grandma: no 2 from '2 Little Pearls'10615FieldNocturne in B flat, no 510625FranckLittle Piece (Poco Allegro) in C# minor, from 'L'Organiste'10635GranadosCuentos de la Juventud', Op 1 no 9 - The Orphan Girl10655GriegFolk Song, Op 12/510665GriegGrandmother's Minuet, Op 68/210645GriegPoetic Tone Picture, Op 3/510675GriegRigaudon, No 5 of the 'Holberg Suite'10685GurlittSerenade in A Op 172 No 510695HandelMinuet and Variations, from Suite no 1010705HandelMinuet in G minor, from Suite no 1 in B flat10775HandelPartita in G HWV 4505th Movt Gigue10715HandelSuite in B flat, B60/15Corrant10725HandelSuite in G B60/162nd Movt Allegro10745HandelSuite in G minor, HWV 4521st mvt, Allemande10765HandelSuite No 10Minuet and Variations10755HandelSuite no 13Courante10735HandelSuite no 7, HWV 432Passacaglia7875HaydnSonata XVI/01 in C majorAllegro (5) Adagio (4) Menuet and Trio (2/3)7895HaydnSonata XVI/03 in C majorAllegretto (5) Andante (5) Finale: Presto (4)7905HaydnSonata XVI/04 in D majorModerato (5) Menuet and Trio (4)7945HaydnSonata XVI/07 in C majorAllegro moderato (4) Menuet and trio (4) Finale: Allegro (5)7955HaydnSonata XVI/08 in G majorUnexpected skips (3rd Mvmt)Forearm rotation (4th mvmt)Bass Melody (4th mvmt)Hand Swaps (4th mvmt)Allegro (5) Menuet (2/3) Andante (2/3)- A wonderful slow and lyrical movement. Omit the ornaments for the early beginners. Very easy, but due to the unexpected skips it teaches one to think ahead. Finalle: Allegro (2/3 or less) This is a fast exhilarating movement, very short, very repetitive in its broken chord figurations. Excellent for forearm rotation and bringing the bass melody over the mist of sound created by the very fast RH. Hands swap figurations occasionally, so both hands get a workout. If you hear this piece, you will not believe how easy it is (around grade 1/2).7965HaydnSonata XVI/09 in F majorSpeed (3rd mvmt)Accuracy (3rd mvmdt)Allegro (5) Menuet and Trio (4) Scherzo (2) For the budding virtuoso. Beginners can easily master this movement at slow speed. More advanced beginners can start working on speed. Lots of learning/practicing tricks can be learned as one studies this piece. (How to work for speed, how to get accuracy, etc.)7975HaydnSonata XVI/10 in C majorModerato (5) Menuet and Trio (4) Finale: Presto (5)7985HaydnSonata XVI/11 in G majorPresto (5) Andante (4) Menuet and trio (5)8005HaydnSonata XVI/13 in E majorModerato (5) Menuet and trio (4) Finale: Presto (5)8385HaydnSonata XVI/D1 in D majorModerato (5) Menuet (3 or less) Finale: Allegro (5)8395HaydnSonata XVI/G1 in G majorAllegro (5) Menueto (2/3) Finale: Presto (5)10855HellerGipsy Dance, Op 136/1910835HellerPrelude in C# minor, Op 81/1010845HellerPrelude in F, Op 119/1610815HellerReverie in A flat, Op 122/9 - Waltz10865HellerSleepless Nights Op 87 No 310785HellerStudy in B flat, Op 45/1610875HellerStudy in C Op 46 No 110795HellerStudy in F, Op 45/1910825HellerWaltz in A minor, Op 145/310805HellerWaltz in A minor, Op 97/610885KabalevskyNovelette, Op 27/2510905KabalevskyScherzo in B minor Op 27 No 1410895KabalevskySong of the Cavalry, Op 27/2910915KuhlauSonatina in C, Op 55/032nd mvt, Allegro grazioso10925KuhlauSonatina in F, Op 88/04Allegra Molto, Andante con moto10965L MozartAllegro Moderato in FFrom 'Nannerl Notebook2385LisztConsolations, S. 172 no. 12315LisztEtude Op. 1 No. 42355LisztFive Hungarian Folk Songs S. 2452465LisztFive piano pieces S. 1922475LisztNuages gris S. 1992375LisztSancta Dorothea S. 1872455LisztThe Christmas Tree S. 1862365LisztThe Shephards at the Manger s. 1862445LisztWiegenlied 17410935MacDowellHunting Song, no 1 of 'Twelve Studies'10945MacDowellRomanze Op 39 No 37155MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 102 no. 66765MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 30 no. 310955MozartAdagio in C, K 3561685MozartSonata C major, K 5455695MozartSonata in C major, K 5458425MozartVariations on Ah vous dirai je mamanVariations 2, 4, 6 and 12 are excellent for the LH.10975ProkofievAtrappe qui peut, Op 65/9 from 'Musiques d'Enfants'2095ProkofievGrandmother Tales Op. 31 No. 2Andantino2105ProkofievGrandmother Tales Op. 31 No. 3Andante Assai10985ProkofievMusic for Children Op. 65 No. 03Historiette2055ProkofievMusic for Children Op. 65 No. 06Waltz - A nice little waltz with unexpected turns of the harmony. Wonderfully tonal and yet very modern.2075ProkofievMusic for Children Op. 65 No. 12The moon strolls in the Meadows This is my top favourite A beautiful, melodic piece of great delicacy with the melody played alternatively in the right and left hand.1985ProkofievVisions Fugitives Op. 22 No. 01Lentamente - Slow and melancholic10995ScarlattiCapriccio in G, Kp 637375ScarlattiSonata K 025(F# minor Allegro) A not too fast, beautiful two voice invention that moves in a relentless way with one of the most beautiful motifs of all sonatas. Crossing hands. Broken chords figuration in both hands. Harmonically adventurous and mood setting. A masterpiece.7275ScarlattiSonata K 063(G major Allegro) Also known as Capriccio, this is celebratory, joyful and uplifting music that is much easier to play than it sounds. An all time favourite. Wide skips, echo effects, but fits the hand surprisingly well.7285ScarlattiSonata K 067(F# minor Allegro) Toccatta like, this is a fast, dazzling sonata ideal for an encore. One of my favourites.1785ScarlattiSonata K 070(Bb major - Allegro ) A two voice invention (with a third voice intruding on the last two bars of the first part), this is excellent for finger and hand independence.7725ScarlattiSonata K 112(Bb major - Allegro) A beautiful, lyrical sonata. Crossing hands.7585ScarlattiSonata K 175(A minor Allegro) A vigorous impulsive sonata with most of the finger work on the right hand. The left hand (which demands a hand span covering at least an octave) plays sonorous chords and tone clusters with up to ten notes! imitating the strumming of a guitar. This Sonata was composed in 1752. Here Scarlatti succeeds in making conventional harmonies with slight changes sound quite extraordinary for the period. The Sonata has real Spanish character with vitality and bravura. Musically, the guitar-like sounds of the left hand chords are particularly fascinating.7425ScarlattiSonata K 203(E minor 3/8) Beautiful sonata with most of the figurations on one hand at a time. An insistent and catchy motif keeps bringing the sonata together. Unusual syncopations. Requires a sizeable hand span and accurate skips in some of the figurations.1815ScarlattiSonata K 208(A major Andante e cantabile) Lyrical sonata, with a hauntingly beautiful melody and compelling harmonic progressions. Tranquil and luminous, this is a masterpiece.1925ScarlattiSonata K 213(D minor - Andante ) Another of my favourites amongst the lyrical sonatas. A slow, full-of-longing melody increases gradually in intensity up to an unusual harmonic climax. Great to play and to listen to.7345ScarlattiSonata K 342(A major Allegro) Dazzling and fast, this baroque prelude style sonata has most of its impressive finger work in the right hand. Excellent for finger control and co-ordination, it is actually much easier than it sounds. Great fun to play.7595ScarlattiSonata K 373(G minor Presto a fugato) Wonderful sonata with scales (some chromatic) alternating hands over the whole extent of the keyboard.7805ScarlattiSonata K 381(E major Allegro) This beautiful two-voice invention is excellent for finger and hand co-ordination and independence. A most beautiful melody on the second part.1935ScarlattiSonata K 402(E minor Andante) One of my favourites slow sonatas. Harmonically advanced and elaborate at seven pages is one of the longest sonatas - this is a masterful sonata with a superb central melody. Reflective and spiritual.7365ScarlattiSonata K 405(A major Allegro) Based on a Spanish Buleria (a kind of Tarantella). Technically undemanding.7625ScarlattiSonata K 454(G major Andante spirituoso) After a calm opening and nice little folk-like tune this sonata goes onto a breathless sequence of scurrying scales and broken chords over the entire length of the keyboard on both hands. Unexpected changes. Good Czerny replacement and warm-up piece.7465ScarlattiSonata K 461(C major Allegro) A beautiful sonata full of guitar sounds and Spanish nostalgia. A fast introduction is followed by a most evocative second part.7485ScarlattiSonata K 544(Bb major Cantabile) A beautiful aria, this lyrical sonata is a real gem. With occasional 4-voice couterpoint it has dignified, overlapping phrases.7865ScarlattiSonata K 547(G major Allegro) Lively and imposing sonata with a beautiful recurring motif. Two voice invention (with an occasional third voice) equally shared between hands. Effective at a slower tempo. Great warm up.11005SchumannA Strange Story11055SchumannAbendlied, Op 118, no 2/311015SchumannGlckes genug, Op 15 No. 0511025SchumannKind im Einschlummern, from 'Kinderscenen', Op 1511045SchumannLento, from 'Album for the Young' Op 68/??11035SchumannReiterstck, from 'Album for the Young' Op 68 No. 2311065SchumannSlumber Song, Op 124 No. 167165ScriabinPrelude Op. 11 no. 1511075ShostakovichGavotte No 2 from 'Dance of the Dolls'11085SibeliusThe Harpist, Op 34 No. 0811095SmetanaPisen Op. 2 No. 211115TchaikovskyChanson Triste, Op. 40 No. 0211105TchaikovskyChant de l'Alouette, Op. 39 No. 22From 'Album for the Young'11135TelemannFantaisie No 06 in B flat, 2nd Dozen, TWV 33:181st mvt, Tendrement11125TelemannFantaisie No 10 in A minor, 1st Dozen, TWV 33:101st mvt, Allegro11145TelemannFantasia No 06 in C minor1st Movt Gratioso11156ArneSonata No. 2 in E minorAndante11166ArneSonata No. 7 in A1st mvt, Presto726BachEnglish Suite No. 1 - Courante 1736BachEnglish Suite No. 1 - Courante 2746BachEnglish Suite No. 1 - Double 1796BachEnglish Suite No. 1 - Gigue766BachEnglish Suite No. 1 - Sarabande866BachEnglish Suite No. 2 - Gigue836BachEnglish Suite No. 2 - Sarabande886BachEnglish Suite No. 3 - Allemande916BachEnglish Suite No. 3 - Gavotte 1966BachEnglish Suite No. 4 - Courante976BachEnglish Suite No. 4 - Sarabande1036BachEnglish Suite No. 5 - Courante1136BachEnglish Suite No. 6 - Gavotte 11146BachEnglish Suite No. 6 - Gavotte 21116BachEnglish Suite No. 6 - Sarabande326BachFrench Suite No. 1 - Courante336BachFrench Suite No. 1 - Sarabande396BachFrench Suite No. 2 - Sarabande446BachFrench Suite No. 3 - Courante486BachFrench Suite No. 3 - Gavotte526BachFrench Suite No. 4 - Sarabande606BachFrench Suite No. 5 - Bouree 2566BachFrench Suite No. 5 - Courante626BachFrench Suite No. 6 - Allemande646BachFrench Suite No. 6 - Sarabande36BachInvention 0356BachInvention 0566BachInvention 0676BachInvention 0796BachInvention 0911176BachPolonaise No 4 in D minor166BachSinfonia 01186BachSinfonia 03216BachSinfonia 06256BachSinfonia 10266BachSinfonia 11276BachSinfonia 12286BachSinfonia 132276BachGiga from Partita no. 111316Bach, C.P.E.Solfeggietto11186BartkDance with Sticks: no 1 from 6 Romanian Folk Dances11196BartkNo 39 from For Children, Vol 111206BartkRevelry: no 22 from For Children, Vol 211216BartkVillage Joke: no 130 from Mikrokosmos vol 511226BeethovenBagatelle in A, Op 33 No. 411236BeethovenBagatelle in C, Op 119/0211246BeethovenBagatelle in Eb, Op 33/111256BeethovenSix Variations on Nel cor pi non mi sento WoO 702536BeethovenSonata 01. Op. 49 no. 2 (Easy)However I find this sonata a bit dull (Beethoven thought so too2546BeethovenSonata 02. Op. 49 no. 1Op. 49/1 being far more musical (the rondo is a real gem). It is a bit more difficult though. Both of these however are not quite full-fledged sonatas (they were most likely composed as exercises for his students).2566BeethovenSonata 04. Op. 14 no. 22576BeethovenSonata 05. Op. 14 no. 12586BeethovenSonata 06. Op. 2 no. 12556BeethovenSonata 3. Op. 79 (Alla Tedesca)Why not stretch a bit and try Op. 79, which is a real sonata, and quite beautiful (the second movement is wonderful). It is considered to be around grade 7, but if you can manage grade 5 pieces, you can manage grade 7.11266BrahmsWaltz in C# minor, Op 39/711276BrahmsWaltz in E, Op 39/211286BrahmsWaltz, Op 39/35016BrittenHoliday Diary4996BrittenNotturnoBeautiful and haunting5006BrittenThree Character PiecesRange from the fast and fun Michael to the beautiful Daphne2216ChabrierBoure Fantasque2956ChopinContradanse2966ChopinLargo in Eb major2976ChopinMazurka in A minor, op. 7 no. 22986ChopinMazurka in A minor, op. posth. 67 no. 42996ChopinMazurka in A minor, op. posth. 68 no. 23006ChopinMazurka in Ab major, op. 24 no. 33016ChopinMazurka in B minor, op. 30 no. 23026ChopinMazurka in Bb major no. 513036ChopinMazurka in Bb major, op. 7 no. 13046ChopinMazurka in C major, op. 24 no. 23056ChopinMazurka in C major, op. 33 no. 33066ChopinMazurka in C major, op. posth. 67 no. 33076ChopinMazurka in C minor, op. 30 no. 13086ChopinMazurka in E minor, op. 17 no. 23096ChopinMazurka in F minor, op. 63 no. 23106ChopinMazurka in G major no. 503116ChopinMazurka in G minor, op. 24 no. 13126ChopinMazurka in G minor, op. posth. 67 no. 23136ChopinMazurka in G# minor, op. 33 no. 13146ChopinNocturne in C minor, no. 213156ChopinPolonaise in Bb major no. 123166ChopinPolonaise in G minor no. 113176ChopinPolonaise no. 11 in Gm3186ChopinPolonaise no. 12 in Bb3196ChopinPreludes Op. 28. no. 063206ChopinPreludes Op. 28. no. 093256ChopinWaltz No. 03 (Am, Op. 34 no. 2)3216ChopinWaltz No. 10 (Bm, Op. Posth. 69 no. 2)3226ChopinWaltz No. 12 (Fm, Op. Posth. 70 no. 2)3236ChopinWaltz No. 14 (Ab)3246ChopinWaltz No. 15 (E)2226ChopinPolonaise Op. 40 no. 1 in A11296ClementiSonata in F# minor, Op 25/52nd mvt, Lento e patetico11306ClementiSonatina in D, Op 36/61st mvt11346CouperinLAtalante, from Pices de Clavein, Book 2 Ordre 1211356CouperinLa Lutine, from Pices de Clavein, Book 1 Ordre 311366CouperinLe Bavolet Flottant11376CouperinLes Petits Moulins Vent5936DebussyDun cahier desquisses5916DebussyImages I 2 - Hommage a Rameau5926DebussyImages II 3 - Et la lune descend sur le temple qui fut5906DebussyPour le piano 2 - Sarabande5896DebussyReverie2236DebussyArabesque 12246DebussyDr. Gradus ad Parnassum6246DonizettiLa ricordanza11336DvorkSilhouette, Op 8/116146FaurNocturnes op. 33 no. 16156FaurNocturnes op. 33 no. 26166FaurNocturnes op. 33 no. 36176FaurNocturnes op. 366186FaurNocturnes op. 376196FaurRomances sans paroles Op. 17not exactly nocturnes, but very beautiful and lyric11386FieldNocturne no 13 in D minor, H 595206GriegLyric Pieces Op. 12/4 (Fairy dance)5216GriegLyric Pieces Op. 12/6 (norwegian dance)5226GriegLyric Pieces Op. 38/3 (Melody)5236GriegLyric Pieces Op. 38/4 (Halling)5246GriegLyric Pieces Op. 38/6 (Elegy)5256GriegLyric Pieces Op. 47/1 (Valse-Impromptu)5266GriegLyric Pieces Op. 47/4 (Halling)5276GriegLyric Pieces Op. 47/5 (Melancholy)5286GriegLyric Pieces Op. 57/3 (Illusion)5296GriegLyric Pieces Op. 57/4 (Secret)5306GriegLyric Pieces Op. 62/2 (Gratitude)5316GriegLyric Pieces Op. 62/3 (French Serenade)5326GriegLyric Pieces Op. 62/5 (Phantom)5336GriegLyric Pieces Op. 65/2 (Peasant's song)5346GriegLyric Pieces Op. 68/3 (At your feet)5356GriegLyric Pieces Op. 68/4 (Evening in the mountain)5366GriegLyric Pieces Op. 68/5 (At the cradle)5376GriegLyric Pieces Op. 71/3 (Puck)5386GriegLyric Pieces Op. 71/4 (Peace of the Woods).11396GriegPoetic Tone Picture, Op 3/111406GriegPoetic Tone Picture, Op 3/611416GriegVglein (Little Bird) Op 43/42256GriegHolberg suite11426HandelSuite in D minor, B 60/18Allemande11436HandelSuite in G minor, HWV 4532nd mvt, Entre11446HandelSuite in G, HWV 441Courante2266HandelSuite no 5 in E major11456HaydnAdagio in F, Hob XVII/911466HaydnDivertimento in E2nd mvt7886HaydnSonata XVI/02 in Bb majorModerato (6) Largo (6) Menuet and trio (5) 7926HaydnSonata XVI/05 in D majorModerato (incomplete) Menuet and trio (6)7996HaydnSonata XVI/12 in A majorAndante (6) Menuet and Trio (5) Finale: Allegro molto (5)8116HaydnSonata XVI/27 no. 42 in G majorAllegro con Brio (6) Menuet (5) Finale: Presto (5)8316HaydnSonata XVI/47 bis in E minorAdagio (6) Allegro (6) Finale: Tempo di Minuetto (6) 11476HellerEtude in D, Op 46/84966HellerMelodius EtudesI'll just list my favourites (but they are all pretty good)....op 47 3, 10, 15, 21, 23: op 46 4, 7, 11. There are plenty of goodies from op 125 and 4511486HellerStudy in B minor, Op 46/1111496HellerStudy in C minor, Op 46/2611506KuhlauSonatina in G, Op 88/022506LisztAbschied S. 2512396LisztConsolations, S. 172 no. 22406LisztConsolations, S. 172 no. 32416LisztConsolations, S. 172 no. 411516LisztNo 1 of Four Short Piano Pieces, S 1927116MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 102 no. 27136MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 102 no. 47146MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 102 no. 56696MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 19 no. 26716MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 19 no. 46736MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 19 no. 66796MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 30 no. 66836MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 38 no. 46876MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 53 no. 26896MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 53 no. 46906MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 53 no. 56926MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 62 no. 16936MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 62 no. 26946MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 62 no. 36956MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 62 no. 47006MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 67 no. 37026MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 67 no. 57046MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 85 no. 17056MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 85 no. 27086MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 85 no. 511526MendelssohnVivace in F, Op 72/62286MendelssohnCappriccio in A minor, op. 33 no. 11696MozartAlla Turca from Sonata K.33111536MozartAllegro in G minor, K 3126676MozartFantasia in C minor K475arguably the darkest and moodiest of all Mozarts compositions.1706MozartFantasy in D minor K.3975726MozartSonata in Bb major, K 5705716MozartSonata in Eb major, K 2825706MozartSonata in F major, K 2802296PaderewskyMinuet op. 14 no. 111546PoulencMouvements Perpetuels no 111556ProkofievCortge de Sauterelles, Op 65/72086ProkofievGrandmother Tales Op. 31 No. 1Moderato Lots of crossing hands. Main difficulty is pedal use.2116ProkofievGrandmother Tales Op. 31 No. 4Sostenuto the most difficult of the lot. The melody is in the left hand while the right hand plays a repeated (but complex) dotted rhythm pattern.2066ProkofievMusic for Children Op. 65 No. 09Playing tag a fast moto perpetuo requiring good finger agility.11566PurcellTwo Bourres (pub. Augener)1736SatieGymnopedies11326ScarlattiPastorale, Kp 446, L 4331886ScarlattiSonata K 001(D minor - Allegro) This is actually a two voice invention. Fast and delicate with lots of thirds and scale runs on the right hand, but no difficulty at all in the left hand. Difficult to play at full speed but easy if played slowly (and still effective) Recorded by Ivo Pogorelich for DG. (2:30).7256ScarlattiSonata K 013(G major Presto) Fast and brilliant with a catchy, rhythmical theme on repeated notes. One of my favourites.7516ScarlattiSonata K 020(E major Presto) Virtuosistic sonata that is the sort of expected Scarlatti: guitar imitation, Spanish rhythms, fast scales in thirds, repeated notes and lots of ornaments. Great show off piece. If you want to develop a certain kind of technique, burn the Czerny and play this sonata instead.1896ScarlattiSonata K 054(A minor Allegro) After a typical plaintive start in A minor, it suddenly displays a most romantic theme. Very unusual sonata. The main difficulty is to be found in the several bars where the hands cross. There are some thirds and sixths but they are easily negotiable.7536ScarlattiSonata k 064(D minor Allegro) A determined and energetic gavotte, one of Scarlattis most played and well known pieces.7706ScarlattiSonata K 099(C minor - ) A beautiful , tranquil and lyrical sonata that grows in emotional intensity as it develops.7716ScarlattiSonata K 109(A minor Adagio) Beautiful lyrical writing in three and four part couterpoint. Excellent as a study in voicing. Recital material for the intermediate player.7306ScarlattiSonata K 119(D major Allegro) Another sonata ideally suited to replace some of the common technical studies. Fast repeated notes, broken chords, arpeggios, leaps, crossing hands, scale runs. This unusual, percussive watch out for the castanet sounds! - sonata has a very catchy, dancing motif. One of my favourites.7326ScarlattiSonata K 125(G major Vivo) This non-stop sonata will not allow you to catch your breath! Great fun to play and an excellent virtuosistic piece to end a recital on a high note. If you are looking for a Czerny alternative look no further: it is a study for the left hand plus repeated notes, broken thirds, sixths and octaves. Also good practice for quick adjustments.1916ScarlattiSonata K 132(C major Cantabile )A slow (well, sort of) A lyrical sonata with beautiful lush harmonies, haunting dissonances and arpeggios that are suddenly interrupted by a heart wrenching delicate melody based on repeated notes. One of my all time favourites.1796ScarlattiSonata K 146(G major Allegretto) 3/8 A nice little menuet full of humour and light. Although it sounds dazzling and virtuosic it is much easier than it sounds. Main difficulty are the fast alternating hands.7736ScarlattiSonata K 147(E minor Lento) A beautiful lyrical and reflective sonata.7746ScarlattiSonata K 193(E flat major - Allegretto) A beautiful, lyrical sonata not too slow.1806ScarlattiSonata K 198(E minor Allegro) A masterpiece. Dramatic and powerful, this 2 voice invention (with a third voice intruding on 4 bars near the start of the second part) is still effective at a slower tempo. One of my favourites.7756ScarlattiSonata K 209(A major Allegro) Uplifiting sonata, not too fast.1826ScarlattiSonata K 239(F minor - Allegro ) An excellent dance piece full of Spanish rhythms.7436ScarlattiSonata K 247(C# minor Allegro) Beautiful lyrical sonata (slightly reminiscent of K 69) with a weaving three voice counterpoint. Enharmonic modulations and movement into remote keys. A masterpiece.7796ScarlattiSonata K 322(Amajor - Allegro ) A delicate, joyful sonata with a Mozartian flavour.7356ScarlattiSonata K 386(F minor - ) Another sonata full of brilliance, with fast scales and compelling harmonic progressions.7606ScarlattiSonata K 406(C major Allegro). This is joyful music that makes you want to skip and jump and dance! This is the kind of music that makes you smile for hours after listening to it. This cures depression, serious! Great for your trills and glissando-like scales.7616ScarlattiSonata K 421(C major Allegro) One of my favourites, this is a brilliant and dazzling sonata with plenty of repeated notes. It is said to represent children running through the streets of Madrid.7826ScarlattiSonata K 429(A major - Allegro) Lyrical and gently lilting sonata. Counterpoint in three and four parts.7846ScarlattiSonata K 446(F major - Pastorale: Allegrissimo) In spite of the tempo direction this is a relatively slow sonata, lyrical and reflexive.7636ScarlattiSonata K 470(G major Allegretto) Starts with determined, percussive chords, which are followed by a fast figuration of great delicacy equally shared between the hands. Good Czerny replacement and warm up. Fast and dazzling this sonata exudes confidence.1836ScarlattiSonata K 481(F minor Andante e cantabile) Introspective, delicate and lyrical this could be an ideal choice for opening a recital. And if you need a study in phrasing and legato this sonata is for you!7836ScarlattiSonata K 491(D major Allegro) Rhythmical percussive beginning followed by a romantic arpeggiated section (not unlike a Schubert impromptu) with a most pleasing melody. A masterpiece.7656ScarlattiSonata K 502(C major Allegro) Inventive sonata with many original musical ideas. Starts lively in 3/8 and modulates to G minor to end the first half in G major. On the second part changes meter to 2/4 and returns to 3/8 at the end. Dotted figuration, including dotted rests.1846ScarlattiSonata K 511(D major Allegro) A masterpiece. This is a 2 voice invention with the figurations equally distributed between the hands. Urgent and dramatic it will still be effective at a slower tempo. Technical problems are minimal.11576SchubertAdagio in G, D17811586SchubertAndante in C, D2911596SchubertMenuett in A, D33411606Schumann(Untitled piece) Op 68/304986SchumannArabesque Op. 18Beautiful haunting melody with 16th note acompanying figure split between the hands, somewhat like some of Mendelsohnn's SWWs.11616SchumannCatch Me if You Can, Kinderscenen, Op 15 No. 0311626SchumannDreaming11636SchumannEinsame Blumen (Lonely Flowers), from Waldscenen, Op 8211646SchumannThe Entreating Child, Kinderscenen, Op 15 No. 0411666SchumannWaltz, Op 124 No. 1511656SchumannThe Wayside Inn, Waldscenen, Op 82 No. 067196ScriabinPrelude Op. 02 no. 027186ScriabinPrelude Op. 11 no. 227176ScriabinPrelude Op. 16 no. 0311676ShostakovichDance, no 7 from Dances of the Dolls11686SmetanaSouvenir (Vzpominka), Op. 4 No. 0311696TchaikovskyAvril: Perce-neige, Op. 37a No. 0411706TchaikovskyBaba-Yaga, Op. 39 No. 20From 'Album for the Young'11716TchaikovskyValse in A flat11726TcherepninBagatelle in G flat, Op. 5 No. 0611736TelemannFantasia No 09 in A, 1st Dozen, TWV 33:91st mvt, Allegro11746TelemannSuite in A2306Villa-LobosCirandas No. 411756WebernKinderstck (Childs Piece)11767AlbnizRumores de la Caleta, Op 71/611777AlbnizSerenata, from 'Espaa', Op 1656207ArenskyConsolation Op. 36 No. 56217ArenskyElegie Op. 36 No. 1611787ArenskyLe Coucou11797ArenskyPrelude in E major, Op. 63 No. 0711807ArneSonata No. 1 in F3rd mvt11817ArneSonata No. 3 in G2nd mvt, Allegro1187Bach01 No 15 in G B2 - Preludes & Fugues1197Bach02 No 6 in Dm - Preludes & Fugues1207Bach03 No 21 in Bb - Preludes & Fugues1217Bach04 No 10 in Em - Preludes & Fugues1227Bach05 No 20 in Am B2 - Preludes & Fugues1237Bach06 No 11 in F - Preludes & Fugues1247Bach07 No 2 in Cm - Preludes & Fugues1257Bach08 No 9 in E - Preludes & Fugues1267Bach09 No 13 in F# - Preludes & Fugues1277Bach10 No 21 in Bb B2 - Preludes & Fugues1287Bach11 No 6 in Dm B2 - Preludes & Fugues1297Bach12 No 19 in A B2 - Preludes & Fugues1307Bach13 No 11 in F B2 - Preludes & Fugues1317Bach14 No 19 in A - Preludes & Fugues1327Bach15 No 14 in F#m - Preludes & Fugues1337Bach16 No 18 in G#m - Preludes & Fugues1347Bach17 No 2 in Cm B2 - Preludes & Fugues1357Bach18 No 5 in D - Preludes & Fugues1367Bach19 No 7 in Eb - Preludes & Fugues1377Bach20 No 14 in F#m B2 - Preludes & Fugues1387Bach21 No 7 in Eb B2 - Preludes & Fugues1397Bach22 No 1 in C - Preludes & Fugues1407Bach23 No 17 in Ab - Preludes & Fugues1417Bach24 No 13 in F# B2 - Preludes & Fugues1427Bach25 No 15 in G - Preludes & Fugues1437Bach26 No 12 in Fm B2 - Preludes & Fugues1447Bach27 No 1 in C B2 - Preludes & Fugues1457Bach28 No 24 in Bm B2 - Preludes & Fugues1467Bach29 No 10 in Em B2 - Preludes & Fugues1477Bach30 No 16 in Gm - Preludes & Fugues1487Bach31 No 5 in D B2 - Preludes & Fugues1497Bach32 No 18 in G#m B2 - Preludes & Fugues1507Bach33 No 24 in Bm - Preludes & Fugues1517Bach34 No 9 in E B2 - Preludes & Fugues1527Bach35 No 4 in C#m - B2 Preludes & Fugues1537Bach36 No 23 in B - Preludes & Fugues1547Bach37 No 3 in C# - B2 Preludes & Fugues1557Bach38 No 12 in Fm - Preludes & Fugues1567Bach39 No 3 in C# - Preludes & Fugues1577Bach40 No 8 in D#m - B2 Preludes & Fugues1587Bach41 No 22 in Bbm - Preludes & Fugues1597Bach42 No 17 in Ab B2 - Preludes & Fugues1607Bach43 no 4 in C#m - Preludes & Fugues1617Bach44 No 8 in D#m - Preludes & Fugues1627Bach45 No 20 in Am - Preludes & Fugues1637Bach46 No 22 in Bbm B2 - Preludes & Fugues1647Bach47 No 16 in Gm B2 - Preludes & Fugues1657Bach48 No 23 in B B2 - Preludes & Fugues707BachEnglish Suite No. 1 - Prelude817BachEnglish Suite No. 2 - Allemande937BachEnglish Suite No. 3 - Gigue907BachEnglish Suite No. 3 - Sarabande957BachEnglish Suite No. 4 - Allemande1007BachEnglish Suite No. 4 - Gigue1077BachEnglish Suite No. 5 - Gigue317BachFrench Suite No. 1 - Allemande377BachFrench Suite No. 2 - Allemande427BachFrench Suite No. 2 - Gigue497BachFrench Suite No. 3 - Gigue507BachFrench Suite No. 4 - Allemande517BachFrench Suite No. 4 - Courante577BachFrench Suite No. 5 - Sarabande637BachFrench Suite No. 6 - Courante117BachInvention 11127BachInvention 12157BachInvention 1511827BachPartita No. 5, BWV 829Corrente177BachSinfonia 02197BachSinfonia 04207BachSinfonia 05227BachSinfonia 07237BachSinfonia 08247BachSinfonia 09297BachSinfonia 14307BachSinfonia 1511877Bach, C.P.E.Allegro in A, W 116/1611887Bach, C.P.E.Sinfonia No.15 in B minor, BWV 80111867Bach, C.P.E.Sonata in C minor, W 601st mvt, Allegretto11837Bach, C.P.E.Sonata in C, W 55/1, 3rd mvt11847Bach, C.P.E.Sonata in D minor, W 57/43rd mvt, Allegro11857Bach, C.P.E.Sonata in F minor, W 57/62nd mvt5027Bach, C.P.E.SonatasAlmost forgotten these days and almost never played, his sonatas are real gems. Again, all of the sonatas are around grade 7-8, so you should be able to manage. I particularly like w62 in G.11907Bartk14 Bagatelles, Op 6 no 211897BartkMikrokosmos Vol 5 No.139 - Merry Andrew11957BeethovenBagatelle in Ab, Op. 33 No.711937BeethovenBagatelle, Op 126/0411917BeethovenRondo in A, WoO 4911927BeethovenRondo, Op 51/12597BeethovenSonata 07. Op. 10 no. 12607BeethovenSonata 08. Op. 10 no. 22617BeethovenSonata 09. Op. 2. no. 22627BeethovenSonata 10. Op. 2 no. 32637BeethovenSonata 11. Op. 10 no. 32647BeethovenSonata 12. Op. 13 (Pathetique)2657BeethovenSonata 13. Op. 222667BeethovenSonata 14. Op. 28 (Pastorale)2677BeethovenSonata 15. Op. 7 (Grand)2687BeethovenSonata 16. Op. 78 (For Therese)2697BeethovenSonata 17. Op. 26 (Funeral March)2707BeethovenSonata 18. Op. 31 no. 3 (The Hunt)11947BeethovenSonatina in G, Op 793rd mvt, Vivace11977BendaSonata in Bb3rd mvt11967BendaSonata in F3rd mvt11987BorodinPetite Suite no 4- Mazurka11997BrahmsIntermezzo in E, Op 116/68447ChabrierPieces PitoresquesIdylle - the RH is almost as busy as the LH in this delightful piece. The LH mostly plays broken octaves, skipping over two octaves. Excellent for skip accuracy. And it is a wonderful, hauntingly beautiful piece.3267ChopinEcossaise no. 2 in Gm Op. posth 72 no. 33277ChopinFugue in Am3287ChopinFuneral march in Cm (Op. posth. no. 2)3317ChopinMazurka no. 02 in C#m (op. 6 no. 2)3347ChopinMazurka no. 03 in E (op. 6 no. 3)3367ChopinMazurka no. 04 in Ebm (op. 6 no. 4)3417ChopinMazurka no. 07 in Fm (op. 7 no. 3)3427ChopinMazurka no. 08 in Ab (op. 7 no. 4)3297ChopinMazurka no. 12 in Ab (op. 17 no. 3)3307ChopinMazurka no. 13 in Am (op. 17 no. 4)3327ChopinMazurka no. 26 in Em (op. 41 no. 1)3337ChopinMazurka no. 28 in Ab (op. 41 no. 3)3357ChopinMazurka no. 31 in Ab (op. 50 no. 2)3377ChopinMazurka no. 41 in C#m (op. 63 no. 3)3387ChopinMazurka no. 52 in Am3397ChopinMazurka no. 55 in Bb3407ChopinMazurka no. 57 in Ab3477ChopinNocturne no. 02 in Eb (Op. 9 no. 2)3497ChopinNocturne no. 06 in Gm (Op. 15 no. 3)3437ChopinNocturne no. 11 in Gm (Op. 37 no. 1)3447ChopinNocturne no. 15 in Fm (Op. 55 no. 1)3457ChopinNocturne no. 15 in Fm (Op. 55 no. 1)3467ChopinNocturne no. 19 in Em (Op. posth, 72 no. 1)3487ChopinNocturne no. 20 in C#m3507ChopinNocturne no. 11 in Gm (Op. 37 no. 1)3517ChopinNouvelles Etudes no. 2 in Ab3527ChopinPolonaise no. 13 in Ab3567ChopinPreludes Op. 28. No. 023537ChopinPreludes Op. 28. No. 133547ChopinPreludes Op. 28. No. 143557ChopinPreludes Op. 28. No. 153577ChopinPreludes Op. 28. No. 213587ChopinSoanta no. 2 in Bbm (Op. 35)3rd mov. Marche Funebre3597ChopinSonata no. 1 in Cm (op. 4)3rd mov. Larghetto.3607ChopinSonata no. 3 in Bm (Op. 58)3rd mov. Largo3617ChopinVariations in E on Bellinis I Puritani.3637ChopinWaltz No. 06 (Db, Op. 64 no. 1)3647ChopinWaltz No. 07 (C#m, Op. 64 no. 2)3667ChopinWaltz No. 09 (Ab, Op. Posth. 69 no. 1)3627ChopinWaltz No. 13 (Db, Op. Posth. 70 no. 3)3657ChopinWaltz No. 80 (Ab, Op. 64 no. 3)12007ClementiSonata in A major, Op 10/11st mvt, Allegro con spirito12017ClementiSonata in B flat, Op 47/21st mvt12037CramerEtude no 33 in D12027CramerStudy in F# minor, No 22 of '84 Studies'12047CzernyStudy in D minor, Op 740/376017DebussyArabesque 26007DebussyBallade1667DeBussyClair de Lune6027DebussyDanse5947DebussyEstampes 2 - Soirees dans Grenade6037DebussyMasques5987DebussyMazurka5957DebussySuite Bergamasque 1 - Prelude5977DebussySuite Bergamasque 2 - Menuet5967DebussySuite Bergamasque 3 - Clair de lune6047DebussySuite Bergamasque 4 - Passepied5997DebussyValse Romantique6257DonizettiLarghetto in A minorA nocturne-like version for piano of the famous aria Una furtiva lacrima12057FieldNocturne no 16 in F6497GershwinThree Preludes I. Allegro ben ritmato e precisoGershwin called this prelude Spanish. This is a fast virtuoso piece, very good as an encore.6657GershwinThree Preludes II. Andante con moto e poco rubatoGershwin called this prelude a blues lullaby. Slow and slightly lugubrious, it would make quite a good piece to play before an intermission.6667GershwinThree Preludes III. Allegro ben ritmato e precisoThis is my favourite of the three (and the most difficult).12087GranadosDanza de la Rosa, no 3 from 'Escenas Poticas'12077GranadosDanza Galante, from 'Danzas Espaolas'12067GranadosViniendo de la fuente, Op 1/512097GriegAlbum Leaf in A Flat, Op.28 No.15397GriegLyric Pieces Op. 38/1 (Berceuse)5407GriegLyric Pieces Op. 38/5 (Springdans)5417GriegLyric Pieces Op. 38/8 (Canon)5427GriegLyric Pieces Op. 43/1 (Butterfly)5437GriegLyric Pieces Op. 43/4 (Little bird)5447GriegLyric Pieces Op. 43/5 (Erotykon)5457GriegLyric Pieces Op. 54/1 (Shepherd's boy)5467GriegLyric Pieces Op. 54/4 (Notturno)Notturno is haunting and yet not the usual nocturne pattern (Lyric pieces, Op. 54/4).5477GriegLyric Pieces Op. 54/5 (Scherzo)5487GriegLyric Pieces Op. 57/2 (Gade)5497GriegLyric Pieces Op. 57/6 (Home sickness)5507GriegLyric Pieces Op. 62/1 (Sylphe)5517GriegLyric Pieces Op. 65/3 (Melancholy)5527GriegLyric Pieces Op. 65/4 (Salon)5537GriegLyric Pieces Op. 68/1 (Sailor's song)5547GriegLyric Pieces Op. 68/6 (Valse Melancholique)5557GriegLyric Pieces Op. 71/1 (Once upon a time)5567GriegLyric Pieces Op. 71/2 (Summer's eve)12107GriegPrelude from Holberg Suite Op.4012117GriegScherzo Impromptu in B Flat Op.5 No.312147HandelAllegro in D minor12167HandelFantasia in C, B.60/2112157HandelGigue from Suite No.112127HandelSuite no 4 in E minor, 1720 Collection, HWV 4292nd mvt, Allemande12137HandelSuite no 8 in F minor, 1720 Collection, HWV 433Gigue, 3rd mvt Allemande8017HaydnSonata XVI/14 in D majorAllegro moderato (7) Menuet and Trio (5) Finale: Allegro (6)8057HaydnSonata XVI/21 in C majorAllegro (7) Adagio (6) Presto (6)8067HaydnSonata XVI/22 in E majorAllegro moderato (7) Andante (6) Finale: Tempo di menuet (6) 8077HaydnSonata XVI/23 in F majorModerato (7) Adagio (5) Finale: Presto (6)8087HaydnSonata XVI/24 in D majorAllegro (7) Adagio (6) Finale: presto (7)8147HaydnSonata XVI/30 in A majorAllegro (7) Tempo di menuet (7) 8157HaydnSonata XVI/31 in E majorModerato (7) Allegretto (6) Finale: Presto (6)8177HaydnSonata XVI/33 in D majorAllegro (7) Adagio (6) Tempo di menuet (5)8187HaydnSonata XVI/34 in E minorPresto (7) Adagio (6) Finale: Vivace molto (6)8197HaydnSonata XVI/35 in C majorAllegro con brio (7) Adagio (5) Allegro (6) 8247HaydnSonata XVI/40 in G majorAllegretto innocente (7) Presto (7)8277HaydnSonata XVI/43 in Ab majorModerato (7) Menuetto (2/3) Rondo: Presto (7)8297HaydnSonata XVI/45 in EbmajorModerato (7) Andante (7) Finale: Allegro di Molto (8 ) 8367HaydnSonata XVI/51 in D majorAndante (7) Presto (7)12177HellerNuits blanches (Sleepless Nights), Op 82/712187HellerStudy in E, Op.45 No.912197HellerStudy in E, Op.47 No.1612207KabalevskyPrelude, Op 38/212217KalkbrennerEtude in C Sharp minor, Op.143 Bk2 No.162427LisztConsolations, S. 172 no. 52437LisztConsolations, S. 172 no. 612227LisztNo 2 of 'Five Hungarian Folksongs', S 2452327LisztYears of Pilgrimage: 1yr Switzerland No. 22337LisztYears of Pilgrimage: 2yr Italy No. 22347LisztYears of Pilgrimage: 2yr Italy No. 312237MacdowellStarlight, Op 55/412247MacdowellWaldfahrt (In the Forest), Op 35/512257MendelssohnPresto agitato, No 2 of 'Two Musical Sketches'7127MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 102 no. 36707MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 19 no. 36747MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 30 no. 16757MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 30 no. 26867MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 53 no. 16887MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 53 no. 3Very fast arpeggio figurations on LH with a powerful melody in chords on the RH. Good preparation for Chopin Op. 10 no. 12 (Revolutionary), which it reminds one of.6967MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 62 no. 56977MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 62 no. 66987MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 67 no. 16997MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 67 no. 27037MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 67 no. 67067MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 85 no. 37077MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 85 no. 47097MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 85 no. 612267MoschelesPrelude, op 70/2412277MoszkowskiCalme du Soir, Op 94/212287MoszkowskiMelodie Op.77 No.912317MozartGigue in G, K.57412297MozartMinuet in D, K 3551717MozartRondo in D K 4855767MozartSonata in A major, K 3315737MozartSonata in C major, K 2795757MozartSonata in D major, K 31112307MozartSonata in F, K Anh 1355747MozartSonata in G major, K 28312327MussorgskyGopak12337PoulencCodano 6 from 'Villageois'12347PoulencNovelette in C major, no 112357PoulencStaccatoNo.2 from 'Villageoises'2127Prokofiev10 Pieces Op. 12 No. 02No. 2 Gavotte requires a large hand span.12367ProkofievGavotta, Op 32/312377ProkofievVision Fugitive in B Flat minor, Op.22 No.101997ProkofievVisions Fugitives Op. 22 No. 09Allegretto tranquilo this is my favourite of the set2007ProkofievVisions Fugitives Op. 22 No. 11Con vivacita12387RachmaninoffRomance12407RavelMenuet sur le nom d'Haydn12397RavelPrelude12417RavelValse Noble et Sentimental No. 054957RespighiNotturnoWonderful, lyrical piece, much closer to Griegs Notturno in form and feeling than to Chopins or Fields.7677ScarlattiSonata K 008(G minor Allegro) In spite of the tempo indication this is a slow, lyrical sonata. Melancholic and intense.7507ScarlattiSonata K 014(G major Presto) Looking for fast (very fast) scale runs interspersed with a beautiful staccato melody? Look no further than this sparkling gigue.1977ScarlattiSonata K 039(A major Allegro) Fast and furious, full of nervous energy. Excellent for waking up the audience! Figurations are shared equally by both hands. Excellent Czerny replacement and superior warm up piece. Equally effective at a slower tempo.7527ScarlattiSonata K 043(G minor Allegrissimo) Ferocious and virtuosistic sonata.7397ScarlattiSonata K 052(D minor Andante moderato) Wonderful sonata, lyrical and devotional, uplifting and tranquil. Written (mostly) in 3-voice counterpoint. Another masterpiece.1907ScarlattiSonata K 069(F minor) My favourite amongst the slow, lyrical sonatas, this is a hauntingly beautiful piece with a complex polyphonic texture difficult to read but easy to play. Spend sometime analysing its structure before tackilng it at the piano. A masterpiece.7697ScarlattiSonata K 077(D minor Moderato e cantabile minuet) Painfully nostalgic and evocative lyrical sonata followed by a lively minuet. A masterpiece.7407ScarlattiSonata K 087(B minor - Andante ) Intensely lyrical work of great musical depth. Couterpoint in three and four parts. Said to be Horowitz favourite Scarlatti sonata.7297ScarlattiSonata K 098(E minor Alegrissimo) Wonderful study in rhythm with unexpected developments, suspensions and syncopations.7317ScarlattiSonata K 123(Eb major Allegro) Joyful and uplifting.7567ScarlattiSonata K 124(G major Allegro) Tired of practising arpeggios? Try this sonata instead. A breezy arpeggio study with very fast triplet semiquavers. Uplifting and extroverted. Go and jump on a lake, Hanon!.7337ScarlattiSonata K 135(E major Allegro) Dazzling finger work alternating with slow episodes in 4-voice counterpoint. Catchy and uplifiting.7417ScarlattiSonata K 197(B minor - Andante) Sonata in a lyric, cantabile style, moderately flowing. Expansive, sonorous qualities.1967ScarlattiSonata K 201ArpeggiosThirdsK201 is also excellent to replace technical exercises dealing with arpeggions and thirds7767ScarlattiSonata K 215(E major Andante) Sudden shifts of key abound in this sonata.7777ScarlattiSonata K 259(G major Andante) A two and three voice invention. Lyrical and tranquil. Slightly reminiscent of K 208.7787ScarlattiSonata K 318(F# major Andante) An unusual key that suggests that Scarlatti was familiar with equal temperament tuning. A lyrical and calm sonata.7457ScarlattiSonata K 443(D major - Allegro ) One of my all time favourites, After a rhythmic introduction characteristic of Spanish dances, a most gentle and evocative melody develops. Repeated notes.7647ScarlattiSonata K 487(C major Allegro) A percussive sonata, full of zest and unresolved dissonances that make it sound brittle and sharp. Difficult octave leaps on the left hand.7857ScarlattiSonata K 546(G minor) Written in 2 and 3 parts, this is another lyrical, melancholic sonata with a beautiful, flowing melody. Recorded by Benjamin Frith for Naxos.12427SchubertFnf Klavierstcke, No. 312457SchubertMoment Musical in Ab, Op 94 No. 0612497SchubertMoment Musical in C#m, Op.94 No.4, D780/412437SchubertScherzo in Db, D593/212477SchubertSonata in Ab, D.5571st mvt, Allegro moderato12467SchubertSonata in Am, D.8453rd mvt12487SchubertSonata in Eb, Op.122, D.56812447SchubertSonata in E, D 4593rd mvt12537SchumannCanon, from Sonata, Op 118 No. 0212527SchumannCharming Landscape, Op 82 No. 0512547SchumannDavidsbundlertnz, Op 6, no 212567SchumannImpromptu, Op 124 No. 0112557SchumannNovelette in B minor, Op 99 No. 0912517SchumannRomance in F#, Op 28 No. 0212577SchumannSonata in D, Op.118 No.22nd mvt, Canon12587SchumannAlbumbltter III, Op 99 No. 0612597SchumannNovelette in D, Op 21 No. 047217ScriabinPrelude Op. 11 no. 047227ScriabinPrelude Op. 11 no. 057237ScriabinPrelude Op. 11 no. 097207ScriabinPrelude Op. 27 no. 0212607ScriabinStudy in C# minor, Op 2 No. 0112617ShostakovichPrelude Op. 34 No. 1812627ShostakovichPrelude Op. 34 No. 2112647SmetanaIdyll, Op. 4 No. 212637SmetanaSouvenir de Bohme, Op 13 No. 0112667TchaikovskyHumoresque12657TchaikovskyJune (Barcarolle), Op 37a No. 0612677TchaikovskyNocturne12687TelemannFantasia in G minor12697Villa-LobosMintika from As tres Marias12708AlbnizCdiz (saeta)4th mvt from Suite Espaola no 1, Op 4712718AlbnizEn la Playano 7 from Recuerdos de Viaje, Op 7112728AlbnizEvocationFrom Iberia13008BachCapriccio in B flat, BWV 992on the Departure of his most Beloved Brother718BachEnglish Suite No. 1 - Allemande808BachEnglish Suite No. 2 - Prelude878BachEnglish Suite No. 3 - Prelude948BachEnglish Suite No. 4 - Prelude1028BachEnglish Suite No. 5 - Allemande1018BachEnglish Suite No. 5 - Prelude1098BachEnglish Suite No. 6 - Allemande1158BachEnglish Suite No. 6 - Gigue1088BachEnglish Suite No. 6 - Prelude13018BachFantasia in C minor, BWV 90613028BachFrench Overture (Partita) in B minor BWV 8317th and 10th mvts, Sarabande and Gigue368BachFrench Suite No. 1 - Gigue438BachFrench Suite No. 3 - Allemande548BachFrench Suite No. 4 - Gigue558BachFrench Suite No. 5 - Allemande618BachFrench Suite No. 5 - Gigue698BachFrench Suite No. 6 - Gigue13038BachPartita No. 3 in A minor, BWV 8271st and 6th mvts, Fantasia and Scherzo13048BachPartita No. 4 in D, BWV 828Menuett and Gigue12858Bach, C.P.E.Sonata in A flat, W 49/212868Bach, C.P.E.Sonata in A, H 18b W 55/41st mvt, Allegro assai12998Bach, J.C.Sonata in B flat, Op 17/612738BartkDance in Bulgarian Rhythm no 5no 152 from Mikrokosmos vol 612748BartkRondo no 1 from 3 Rondos on Folk Tunes12758BartkSuite, Op 14, 1st mvtAllegretto12768BeethovenAndante Favori, WoO 572718BeethovenSonata 19. Op. 31 no. 12728BeethovenSonata 20. Op. 902738BeethovenSonata 21. Op. 27 no. 12748BeethovenSonata 22. Op. 27 no. 2 (Moonlight)2758BeethovenSonata 23. Op. 542768BeethovenSonata 24. Op. 31 no. 2 (Tempest)2778BeethovenSonata 25. Op. 53 (Waldstein)2788BeethovenSonata 26. Op. 81 (Les Adieux)2798BeethovenSonata 27. Op. 57 (Appasionata)2808BeethovenSonata 28. Op. 1012818BeethovenSonata 29. Op. 1102828BeethovenSonata 30. Op. 1092838BeethovenSonata 31. Op. 1112848BeethovenSonata 32. Op. 106 (Hammerklavier)12778BrahmsBallade in D minor, Op 10/112788BrahmsIntermezzo in A minor, Op 76/712798BrahmsIntermezzo in B minor, Op 119/112808BrahmsIntermezzo in E flat, Op 117/112818BrahmsIntermezzo, Op 116/412828ChabrierDanse Villageoise(from 10 Pices Pittoresques)12838ChabrierIdylle(from 10 Pices Pittoresques)3678ChopinAndante Spianatto (prelude to Grande Polonaise Brillante op. 22)3688ChopinEcossaise no. 1 in D (Op. posth, 72 no. 3)3698ChopinEcossaise no. 3 in Db (Op. posth, 72 no. 3)4088ChopinEtude Op. 10 no. 033708ChopinEtude Op. 10 no. 064078ChopinEtude Op. 10 no. 094068ChopinEtude Op. 10 no. 124098ChopinEtude Op. 25 no. 013718ChopinEtude Op. 25 no. 024108ChopinEtude Op. 25 no. 074118ChopinEtude Op. 25 no. 094128ChopinFantaise Impromptu op. posth. 664138ChopinImpromptu no. 1 in Ab (Op. 29)3728ChopinMazurka no. 01 in F#m (op. 6 no. 1)3738ChopinMazurka no. 10 in Bb (op. 17 no. 1)3748ChopinMazurka no. 17 in Bbm (op. 24 no. 4)3758ChopinMazurka no. 20 in Db (op. 30 no. 3)4148ChopinMazurka no. 21 in C#m (op. 30 no. 4)4158ChopinMazurka no. 23 in D (op. 33 no. 2)3768ChopinMazurka no. 25 in Bm (op. 33 no. 4)4168ChopinMazurka no. 27 in B (op. 41 no. 2)4178ChopinMazurka no. 29 in C#m (op. 41 no. 4)3778ChopinMazurka no. 30 in G (op. 50 no. 1)4188ChopinMazurka no. 32 in C#m (op. 50 no. 3)4198ChopinMazurka no. 33 in B (op. 56 no.1)3788ChopinMazurka no. 34 in C (op. 56 no. 2)4208ChopinMazurka no. 35 in Cm (op. 56 no. 3)3798ChopinMazurka no. 36 in Am (op. 59 no. 1)3808ChopinMazurka no. 37 in Ab (op. 59 no. 2)3818ChopinMazurka no. 38 in F#m (op. 59 no. 3)3828ChopinMazurka no. 39 in B (op. 63 no. 1)3838ChopinMazurka no. 42 in G (op.posth. 67 no. 1)3848ChopinMazurka no. 46 in C (op. posth. 68 no. 1)3858ChopinMazurka no. 53 in Am3868ChopinMazurka no. 54 in D3878ChopinMazurka no. 56 in C3888ChopinNocturne no. 01 in Bbm (Op. 9 no. 1)4268ChopinNocturne No. 04 in F (Op. 15 no. 1)3918ChopinNocturne no. 05 in F# (Op. 15 no. 2)4278ChopinNocturne No. 07 in C#m (Op. 27 no. 1)3928ChopinNocturne no. 08 in Db (Op. 27 no.2)3938ChopinNocturne no. 09 in B (Op. 32 no. 13898ChopinNocturne no. 10 in Ab (Op. 32 no. 2)4218ChopinNocturne No. 12 in G (Op. 37 no. 2)4228ChopinNocturne No. 13 in Cm (Op. 48 no. 1)3908ChopinNocturne no. 14 in F# (Op. 48 no. 2)4238ChopinNocturne No. 16 in Eb (Op. 55 no. 2)4248ChopinNocturne No. 17 in B (Op. 62 no. 1)4258ChopinNocturne No. 18 in E (Op. 62 no. 2)3948ChopinNouvelle Etude no. 1 in Fm4288ChopinNouvelle etude no. 3 in Db3958ChopinPolonaise no. 01 in C#m Op. 26 no. 14308ChopinPolonaise no. 02 in Ebm Op. 26 no.24318ChopinPolonaise no. 03 in A Op. 40 no. 13978ChopinPolonaise no. 04 in Cm Op. 40 no. 24328ChopinPolonaise no. 08 in Dm Op. Posth. No. 14338ChopinPolonaise no. 09 in Bb Op. Posth. No. 23968ChopinPolonaise no. 10 in Fm Op. Posth 71 no. 34298ChopinPolonaise no. 15 in Bbm3988ChopinPreludes Op. 28. No. 014008ChopinPreludes Op. 28. No. 034388ChopinPreludes Op. 28. No. 084348ChopinPreludes Op. 28. No. 104358ChopinPreludes Op. 28. No. 113998ChopinPreludes Op. 28. No. 174368ChopinPreludes Op. 28. No. 224378ChopinPreludes Op. 28. No. 234018ChopinSonata in Cm (Op. 4)2nd mov. Menuetto4398ChopinSouvenir de Paganini.4408ChopinVariations on a German National air4028ChopinWaltz No. 01 (Eb, op. 18 )4428ChopinWaltz No. 02 (Ab, Op. 34 no. 1)4058ChopinWaltz No. 04 (F, Op. 34 no. 3)4438ChopinWaltz No. 05 (Ab, Op. 42)4418ChopinWaltz No. 11 (Gb Op. Posth. 70 no. 1)4038ChopinWaltz No. 16 (Em)4048ChopinWaltz No. 19 (Eb)12848ClementiSonata in D minor/major, Op 40/31st mvt, Adagio molto Allegro6058DebussyEstampes 1 - Pagodes6098DebussyEstampes 3 - Jardins sous la pluie1178DebussyGardens in the rain6068DebussyImages I 1 - Reflets dans l'eau6108DebussyImages I 3 - Mouvement6078DebussyImages II 1 - Cloches a travers les feuilles6118DebussyImages II 3 - Poissons d'or6128DebussyL'isle joyeuse6088DebussyPour le piano 1 - Prelude6138DebussyPour le piano 3 - Toccata12878DebussyPrlude no 6, Book 2 Gnral Lavine-eccentric12888DebussySerenade of the Dollfrom Childrens Corner Suite12898FaurBarcarolle no 4 in A flat, Op 4412908FaurFugue in E minor, Op 84/612918FaurNocturne in A flat, Op 33/312928FieldNocturne No 4 in A12938GranadosDanza Espaola No 6: Jota Rondalla Aragonesa12948GriegGade, Op 57/25578GriegLyric Pieces Op. 43/6 (To Spring)5588GriegLyric Pieces Op. 47/2 (Album leaf)5598GriegLyric Pieces Op. 47/6 (Springdans)5608GriegLyric Pieces Op. 54/2 (Gangar)5678GriegLyric Pieces Op. 54/3 (March of the dwarfs)5618GriegLyric Pieces Op. 57/1 (Vanished days)5628GriegLyric Pieces Op. 57/5 (She dances)5638GriegLyric Pieces Op. 62/4 (Brooklet)5648GriegLyric Pieces Op. 62/6 (Homeward)5658GriegLyric Pieces Op. 65/1 (From early years)5668GriegLyric Pieces Op. 65/6 (Wedding day at Troldhaugen)5688GriegLyric Pieces Op. 71/5 (Halling)12958HandelFugue no 3 in B flat, HWV 60712968HandelFugue no 6 in C minor, HWV 61012978HandelSuite no 3 in D minor, 1720 Collection, HWV 42812988HandelSuite no 6 in F# minor, 1720 Collection, HWV 431, B60/63rd mvt Allegro8028HaydnSonata XVI/18 in Bb majorAllegro moderato (8 ) Moderato (7) 8038HaydnSonata XVI/19 in D majorModerato (8 ) Andante (6) Allegro Assai (7)8048HaydnSonata XVI/20 in C minorModerato (8 ) Andante com moto (7) Allegro (8 )8098HaydnSonata XVI/25 in Eb majorModerato (8 ) Tempo di menuet (6)8108HaydnSonata XVI/26 in A majorAllegro moderato (8 ) Menuet and trio (al rovescio) (4) Finale: Presto (5)8128HaydnSonata XVI/28 in Eb majorAllegro moderato (8 ) Menuet and trio (5) Finale: Presto (6)8138HaydnSonata XVI/29 in F majorModerato (8 ) Adagio (6) Tempo di menuet (6)8168HaydnSonata XVI/32 in B minorAllegro moderato (7) Menuet (5) Finale: Presto (8 ) 8208HaydnSonata XVI/36 in C# minorModerato (8 ) Scherzando: allegro con brio (6) Menuet and trio: moderato (6)8218HaydnSonata XVI/37 in D majorAllegro con brio (8 ) Largo e sostenuto (5) Finale: Presto ma non troppo (6) 8228HaydnSonata XVI/38 no. 51 in Eb majorAllegro moderato (8 ) Adagio (6) Finale: Allegro (5)8238HaydnSonata XVI/39 in G majorAllegro con brio (7) Adagio (6) Prestissimo (8 )8258HaydnSonata XVI/41 in Bb majorAllegro (8 ) Allegro di molto (7)8268HaydnSonata XVI/42 in D majorAndante con espressione (8 ) Vivace assai (7) 8288HaydnSonata XVI/44 in G minorModerato (8 ) Allegretto (6) 8308HaydnSonata XVI/46 in Ab majorAllegro moderato (8 ) Adagio(8 ) Finale: Presto (7)8328HaydnSonata XVI/47 in F majorModerato (8 ) Larghetto (6) Finale: allegro (6)8338HaydnSonata XVI/48 in C majorAndante con espressione (8 ) Rondo: presto (8 )8348HaydnSonata XVI/49 in Eb majorAllegro (8 ) Adagio e cantabile (8 ) Finale: Tempo di menuet (6)8358HaydnSonata XVI/50 in C majorAllegro (8+) Adagio (7) Finale: Allegro molto (7)8378HaydnSonata XVI/52 in Eb majorAllegro (8+) Adagio (8+) Finale: Presto (8 )13058KabalevskySonatina Op 13, no 2(revised edition)2498LisztBagatelle without Tonality S. 216a13068LisztEglogue: no 7 from Annes de Plerinage: 1re Anne, Suisse, S 16013078LisztValse oublie (no 1 in A minor, S 215/1)2488LisztValses Oubliees S. 21513088MendelssohnAndante with Variations in E flat, Op 8213098MendelssohnEtude in F minor13108MendelssohnPrelude and Fugue in B flat, Op 35/613118MendelssohnPrelude and Fugue in D, Op 35/27108MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 102 no. 16688MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 19 no. 16728MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 19 no. 56778MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 30 no. 46788MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 30 no. 5Fast LH runs throughout the whole piece.6808MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 38 no. 16818MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 38 no. 26828MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 38 no. 36848MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 38 no. 56858MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 38 no. 66918MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 53 no. 67018MendelssohnSongs Without Words Op. 67 no. 413128MessiaenPrlude no 1La columbe from 8 Preludes13138MessiaenPrlude no 7Plainte calme from 8 Preludes6538MessiaenVingt regards sur Lenfant JesusYou cannot get much more complex (or modern) than this.13148Mozart10 Variations on Les Hommes pieusement (Unser dummer Pbel meint) K45513158Mozart9 Variations on a Menuett by Duport, K5735828MozartSonata (Fantasia) in C minor, K 4755848MozartSonata in A minor, K 3105778MozartSonata in Bb major, K 2815818MozartSonata in Bb major, K 3335798MozartSonata in C major, K 3095808MozartSonata in C major, K 3305838MozartSonata in C minor, K 4575788MozartSonata in D major, K 2845878MozartSonata in D major, K 5765858MozartSonata in F major, K 3325868MozartSonata in F major, K 533/K 49413168PoulencImprovisation no 13 in A minor13178PoulencLe coeur sur la mainno 2 from Les Soires de Nazelles13188PoulencPresto13198PoulencToccata in Cfrom Trois Pices2138Prokofiev10 Pieces Op. 12 No. 06No. 6 Legende Slow, lyrical piece, slightly reminiscent of Scriabin2148Prokofiev10 Pieces Op. 12 No. 07No. 7 Prelude My favourite. A beautiful, magical piece with a fast broken chord accompaniment creating a mist of sound around the right hand melody. Very impressive (watch out for the glissandi!). This piece was originally written for harp.2158Prokofiev10 Pieces Op. 12 No. 10No. 10 Scherzo A wonderful show-off piece (probably too difficult, but what the heck, I love it!) full of tension and nervous energy jumping all over the keyboard.13208ProkofievPrelude in C, Op 12/72018ProkofievVisions Fugitives Op. 22 No. 17Poetico2028ProkofievVisions Fugitives Op. 22 No. 18Con una dolze lentezza1168RachmaninoffElegie in Ebm , Op. 03 No. 0113218RachmaninoffMlodie in E, Op 3/313228RachmaninoffPrelude in F, Op 32/713238RachmaninoffPrelude in G# minor, Op 32/1213248RachmaninoffPrelude in G, Op 32/513258RavelFugue(2nd mvt) from Le Tombeau de Couperin13268RavelMenuetfrom Le Tombeau de Couperin13278RavelSonatine in F# minor13288RavelValse Noble et Sentimental No. 037498ScarlattiSonata K 003(A minor - Presto) Electrical piece with ultra fast scale rushes. Looks easy on the page, but wait until you try to play it up to tempo7268ScarlattiSonata K 024(A major - Allegro) Virtuoso piece alternating relatively calm sections with dazzling scale runs.7388ScarlattiSonata K 027(B minor Allegro) This is my all time favourite Scarlatti sonata. A masterpiece. Surprisingly romantic, could very well have been composed by someone like Schubert. Very untypical Scarlatti. Achingly beautiful melody. Arpeggio figurations and lots of crossing hands.7688ScarlattiSonata K 030(G minor - Moderato) A beautiful and complex fugue.1948ScarlattiSonata K 046(E major Presto) This one of my favourite fast sonatas. As the Cheyene Indians found of saying it makes my heart soar like a hawk. One of the most catchy motifs amongst all sonatas it makes one wish to dance and jump for joy. This is amazing music.7548ScarlattiSonata K 096(D major Allegro) Another typical Scarlatti sonata (similar to the overplayed K 380). Richly textured. It has everything in it: Horn calls, fast repeated notes, trills, suspensions, cross relations, parallel fifths, big leaps, scale runs and guitar imitations.7558ScarlattiSonata K 120(D minor Allegro) A fast sonata full of nervous energy, this is the cross hand piece to end all cross hand pieces! Leaping bass figures, double notes in both hands. Unusual and difficult.1858ScarlattiSonata K 141(D minor Allegro) A masterpiece. A fast toccata with lots of repeated notes over long stretches. Broken chords and skips. Virtuosic with dissonant guitar strumming in the left hand and lots of cross hands. Excellent as a study replacement.7578ScarlattiSonata K 162(E major - Andante) After a slow, lyrical beginning all hell breaks loose, and a fast, dazzling sonata ensues with occasional returns to the slow theme.7818ScarlattiSonata K 426(G minor Andante) Another beautiful lyrical sonata, deeply reflective and tranquil, and not at all melancholic. Rich textures and highly musical. Very good as a study in long phrases. Sudden dramatic silences.1958ScarlattiSonata K 427(G major Prestissimo) Wonderfully exhilarating sonata, both to play and to listen to. The tempo direction (as fast as possible) gives you an idea of what to expect. A really electric and uplifting work requiring pianism of the utmost degree. Has a recurring motif that is incredibly joyful and catchy. My favourite fast sonata. (But only if you play it at top speed. It is still effective at lower speeds).1868ScarlattiSonata K 466(F minor Andante moderato) - A masterpiece. Beautiful, slow lyrical sonata. As it is often the case with the lyrical sonatas, this one elicits tranquillity and peacefulness rather than melancholy and grief. Excellent for developing rhythm awareness of triplets versus quavers. It also has 3 against 2.7478ScarlattiSonata K 478(D major Andante cantabile) Beautiful lyrical sonata (and one of the longest). Uses the whole keyboard.7668ScarlattiSonata K 513(C major Pastorale: Moderato Molto allegro Presto) One of the few sonatas written in different movements (tempos). Shepherd pipes and bagpipes drones are imitated. The final movement (presto) is exhilarating and virtuosic. This Pastorale was composed in 1756 during Scarlatti's late period. It recalls the piping of the shepherds who came down into Rome from the surrounding hills at Christmas time. They begin in a moderate tempo, the drone of their bagpipes is heard in a quicker section, and finally they celebrate in a joyful Presto.1878ScarlattiSonata K 517(D minor Prestissimo 2/2) Another fast and furious sonata that can easily replace any technical study. With a typical baroque figuration shared by both hands, this one is ideal for scales, broken chords and close position passage work, and excellent for finger independence and dexterity. Intense, urgent and relentless.13308SchubertImpromptu, Op. posth. 142 No. 02, D93513318SchubertImpromptu in Cm, Op 90 No. 01, D899/113328SchubertSonata in B, Op 147, D 5751st mvt, Allegro ma non troppo13338SchubertSonata in Db, D 56713298SchubertPiano Pieces, D946: No 1 in Ebm13348SchumannAbschiedno 9 from Waldscenen, Op 8213358SchumannEintrittno 1 from Waldscenen, Op 8213368SchumannVogel als Prophetno 7 from Waldscenen, Op 8213378ScriabinNocturne in F# minor, Op 5 No. 017248ScriabinPrelude Op. 11 no. 0813388Shostakovich3 Fantastic Dances, Op 5: nos 2 and 313398ShostakovichPrelude and Fugue in B, Op. 87 No. 1113408ShostakovichPrelude and Fugue in E, Op. 87 No. 0913418ShostakovichPrelude and Fugue in F minor, Op. 87 No. 1824 Preludes and Fugues, Op 87 vol 213428SolerSonata in D minor, R25If you like Scarlatti you will like Soler. A disciple of Scarlatti, Soler composed 300 sonatas similar in style.4978TchaikovskyThe Seasons Op. 3713438Villa-LobosI Polichinello(no 7 from A Prle do Bb no 1)6449BarberBallade op. 466409BarberExcursions op. 206399BarberInterlude I ('For Jeanne')6439BarberNocturne op. 33Chromatic and highly atmospheric if you want poetic and romantic and yet modern look no further.6419BarberSonata op. 26Extremely complex advanced work requiring the utmost pianism. This sonata was written for Horowitz. Originally it had only the first three movements, but Horowitz insisted that Barber write a flashy finale for it, hence the - very difficult - fugue.6429BarberSouvenirs op. 286239ChaminadeConsolation Op. 87 No. 56229ChaminadeNocture Op. 1654459ChopinPolonaise no. 05 in F#m Op. 444469ChopinPolonaise no. 06 in Ab Op. 534449ChopinPolonaise no. 14 in G#m(Chopin was 12 when he composed this one)4479ChopinPolonaise-fantasie no. 7 Op. 616569SzimanowskiMetopes Op. 24If you are after virtuoso, complex music, look no further. Romantic and impressionistic at the same time. three very difficult tone poems.6559SzimanowskiPreludes Op. 1If you are after virtuoso, complex music, look no further. Romantic and impressionistic at the same time. Some highly lyric, some dramatic.44810ChopinNocturne No. 03 in B (Op. 9 no. 3)45410ChopinPreludes Op. 28. No. 0544910ChopinPreludes Op. 28. No. 1245010ChopinPreludes Op. 28. No. 16(Arguably the most difficult)45110ChopinPreludes Op. 28. No. 1845210ChopinPreludes Op. 28. No. 1945310ChopinPreludes Op. 28. No. 24663UAlkanEsquisses op. 63664UArensky24 Character pieces Op. 26652UBergSonata op. 1A one movement sonata that although supposedly in B minor is actually a chromatic work. Once you get used to it, it is very beautiful and lyrical.645UGinasteraTwelve American preludesTonal music but with lots of chromaticism and strong rhythms. These are all short pieces, good as encores.651UGriffesRoman Sketches, Op. 7Impressionistic, tonal music.650UGriffesThree tone pictures, Op. 5Impressionistic, tonal music.659UOswaldBerceuse Op. 14 no. 1Although Brazilian by birth, Oswald spent most of his life in Europe, so his music is completely European, with much French influence. All of his work is highly poetic and romantic.657UOswaldFeuilles d'Album Op. 20Although Brazilian by birth, Oswald spent most of his life in Europe, so his music is completely European, with much French influence. All of his work is highly poetic and romantic.658UOswaldIl neigeAlthough Brazilian by birth, Oswald spent most of his life in Europe, so his music is completely European, with much French influence. All of his work is highly poetic and romantic.660UOswaldSeveral of the Nocturnes (op. 6)Although Brazilian by birth, Oswald spent most of his life in Europe, so his music is completely European, with much French influence. All of his work is highly poetic and romantic.654UPreisnerTen easy pieces for pianothey are not that easy but not that difficult either. Poetic and romantic.646USchoenbergSix Little Piano Pieces, Op. 19Completely atonal music, and yet highly atmospheric and impressionistic, nos. 2, 3 and 6 are more reflective.662USchumannAlbum Blatter Op. 124(I particularly like nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 16, 17)661USchumannBunte Blatter Op. 99(I particularly like nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 10) No. 9 - After a chordal introduction, the second part has a mist of sound created by a fast chromatic figuration on the LH626UShostakovichPrelude Op. 34 No. 03Beautiful lyrical writing, in an impressionist style. Starts like nocturne, and near the end has a noisy passage.627UShostakovichPrelude Op. 34 No. 05Allegro vivace. Very fast, reminds me of a Czerny exercise for the right hand (maybe Shostakovitch was making a parody here, similar to Debussys Dr. Gradus)628UShostakovichPrelude Op. 34 No. 06Very funny polka style with all you could expect from modern music: dissonances, big jumps, sudden changes of key, bitonality, wrong-note writing.629UShostakovichPrelude Op. 34 No. 09A fast tarantella-like piece.630UShostakovichPrelude Op. 34 No. 10Another beautiful lyrical piece with a nice melody and not so dissonant as the others.631UShostakovichPrelude Op. 34 No. 12Allegro non troppo - If no. 5 was Czerny for the right hand, this is for the left hand. The right hand crosses over frequently. Not as dissonant as the others. Fast LH figurations (not dissimilar to Czerny) in a moto perpetuo setting. Modern harmonies and wrong note writing.632UShostakovichPrelude Op. 34 No. 14Arguably the best of the set, very lugubrious, making full use of the pianos orchestral sounds. Actually I read somewhere that Stokowski made an orchestral version of this prelude (I havent heard it though).633UShostakovichPrelude Op. 34 No. 15Avery nice waltz, with the typical waltz accompaniment first on the right hand, then on the left. Very jolly.634UShostakovichPrelude Op. 34 No. 16Another humorous piece, march-like, with lots of wrong-note writing.635UShostakovichPrelude Op. 34 No. 17A lyrical slow piece.636UShostakovichPrelude Op. 34 No. 19Another lyrical piece vaguely reminiscent of Mendelssohns Venetian Boat Songs.637UShostakovichPrelude Op. 34 No. 24Nice end piece, gavotte style, quite funny.648UTcherepninBagatelles, Op. 5No. 6 Very fast, repetitive arpeggio figurations on the LH. Modern yet tonal and with a minimalist idiom.647UTcherepninExpressions, Op. 81

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