A First Book of Debussy (+Online Audio)

Lansing, Peter, ed Debussy's music can be daunting to beginning pianists: his abstract sense of composition sometimes makes listeners feel lost, the harmonies are more chromatic than traditional works, and often his use of advanced keys is beyond the grasp of even more experienced players. This compilation, however, makes the composer's works highly accessible to beginning pianists. These introductory arrangements focus on Debussy's melodies and style. The more abstract works are excerpted and presented in manageable samples, and the keys are simplified. Suggested fingerings are also provided. Beginning pianists will be able to enjoy a wide variety of works that previously seemed unapproachable: 'Claire de Lune,' 'Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun,' 'Beau Soir,' 'Danse Bohémienne,' and many other etudes, preludes, and melodies. Best of all, free downloadable MP3s of each piece will familiarize players with the music. This book includes free downloadable MP3s of each song. Scales in the Music of Debussy The Girl with the Flaxen Hair from 'Preludes': Book 1 Rubato from 'Le Plus Que Lente' Etüde No. 6 Dr. Gradus ad Parnassum from 'Children's Corner' Ciaire de Lune from 'Suite Bergamasque' Beau Soir En Bateau from 'Petite Suite' Prelude from 'Pour le Piano' Reverie Prelude No. 10 from 'Preludes': Book II Jimbo's Lullaby from Children's Corner Prelude No. 6 from 'Preludes': Book 1 Golliwog's Cakewalk from 'Children's Corner' Danse Bohemienne Le Plus Que Lente Passapied from 'Suite Bergamasque' Romance Prelude from 'Preludes': Book 11 Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun Peleas and Melisande Excerpt The Snow is Dancing from 'Children's Corner' Serenade of the Doli from 'Children's Corner' The Little Shepherd from 'Children's Corner' Nuages from 'Nocturnes' Sarabande from 'Pour le Piano'