Nancy & Randall Faber PlaNo ADVENTURES: JAL*LEONARD*wt De . Artist PIANO LITERATURE BOOK 2 . Revise E ORIGINAL KEYBOARD CLASSICS pe ones Early Intermediate Original Keyboard Classics Compiled and edited by Nancy and Randall Faber Production: Frank and Gail Hackinson Production Coordinator: Philip Groeber ‘Cover: Terpstra Design, San Francisco Engraving: Tempo Masie Press, Ine ISBN 978-1-61677-034-1 Printed Edition ‘Copyright © MCMXCI, MCMXCIX, MMIX Dovetree Productions, Ine. (ASCAP). ‘co FABER PIANO ADVENTURES, 3042 Creek Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48108 International Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved, Printed in US.A, WARNING: The music, text, design, and graphics in ths publication, unless otherwise indicated, are copyrighted by Dovetree Productions, Ine, and are protected by copyright law ‘Any duplication isan infringement of U.S. copyright law,BAROQUE Dates: 1600-1750, a time of glittering royal courts in Europe, wigs on men, and the colonization of America Style: The word “Baroque” describes a very decorative style of art and architecture. Music of the Baroque petiod {soften “decorated” wit tills, tums, and other added notes ‘Composers: Johann Sebastian Bach is the most famous of the Baroque composers. This book includes a piece from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach. a set of pieces written by J.S. Bach and his friends and family Another famous Baroque composer is Jean- Phillipe Ramean He was a French composer and harpsichordist who ‘wrote an important text on music theory Performance: The harpsichord, clavichord, and organ were the keyboard instruments used during the Baroque period. (The piano was not invented until the early 1700s) CLASSICAL Dates: Approximately 1750-1830, the time of the French and American Revolutions, Thomas Jefferson, and the rise and fall of Napoleon. Men still wore wigs and lace, bowed politely, and danced the minnct Style: The Classical period sought a return to simplicity and to what is “natural.” The music is generally elegant and melodic ‘Composers: Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven were the major composers ofthe Classical period. This book includes a piece by Johann Christian Bach, one of JS. Bach’s sons. His music is very different from that of his father because he wrote in the new Classical style. J.C. Bach was an important teacher of the young Mozart. Performance: The carly piano was called the fortepiano. It became popular because it alowed the performer to play loud (forte) or soft (piano) tones by varying the touch. The fortepiano was a delicate instrunent with a light, clear tone, ROMANTIC Dates: Approximately 1830-1910, a time of industrial growth in Europe and America, the Civil War in the United States, and Queen Victoria's reign over the British Empire, Style: Romantic composers tied to express deep personal feelings in their music. As a result, harmonies, rhythm, and musical form became more complex. ‘Composers: Two important Romantic composers featured inthis collection are Robert Schumann (Germany) and Peter Ilyich Tehatkovsky (Russia), Tehaukovsky composed the music forthe famous ballet Te Nutcracker Performance: Many consider the 19th century (1800s) to be the high point for solo piano rmusic. The instrument, ‘now called the pianoforte, was very similar to the piano of today. The performer could ereate “colors” al the ‘piano through shadings of touch and pedal. A tasteful “give and take” in the shythmic pulse, called rubato, is characteristic of the Romantic style CONTEMPORARY ‘Dates: 1900 to the preseut, the time of World Wars 1 and Il, the development of the automobile and phonograph, ‘Biting man on the moon, and the invention of the computer. Style: Modem music is wide and varied. Characteristics include dissonant harmonies, exciting tythims, and a ‘wide range of dynamics ‘Composers: Russian and American composers are featured here. The Russian composer Rebikov was one of the catliest composers to experiment with 20th century musical ideas Performance: Experimentation has been a powerful force in 20uh century music composition, For instance, today’s pianist is sometimes asked to pluck the strings inside the piano, of to play clusters of notes with the palm of the hand. I is an exciting time for musicians as today's composers draw from the wealth of the past and set new trends for the fru, FFIOMey OF CONTENTS The Periods of Music History BAROQUE (1600-1750) Clarke, Jeremiah King William's March Pezold, Christian Minuet in G Major Rameau, Jean-Philippe Menuet en Rondeau Speer, Daniel Air in D Minor Graupner, Christoph Bourrée CLASSICAL (1750-circa 1830) Bach, Johann Christian Prelude in A Minor Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Dance in F Major Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Minuet in © Major (K. 6) Beethoven, Ludwig van Russian Folk Dance Beethoven, Ludwig van Ecossaise Beethoven, Ludwig van Sonatina in G Major Hummel, Johann Polka (Op. 280, No. 2) ROMANTIC (circa 1830-1910) Szymanowska, Maria. Mazurka Gurlitt, Comelius ‘The Return (Op. 117, No. 24) Gurlitt, Comelius In the Garden (Op. 140, No. 4) Schumann, Robert Soldier's March (Op. 68, No. 2) Schumann, Robert ‘The Happy Farmer (Op. 68, No. 10) ‘Tehaikovsky, Peter Hyich Old French Song (Op. 39, No, 16) CONTEMPORARY (circa 1900-present) McKay, George Long Gone Blues Rebikov, Vladimir ‘The Bear Faber, Nancy Waltz Macabre Poe, John Robert Yiki (A Mesopotamian Elephant) Dictionary of Musical Terms Alphabetical Index of Titles 2288 && FFIOMBarogur 1600 - 1750 King William’s March es pe Ey we Bae a é 2 Bl @ « « 2 -_ a a= eet = Sa Dis e J 3 d a eFrIOMMinuet in G Major (from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach) Christian Pezold (1677-1733) FrIOM& a 3 v ‘cross over ¥ 1 oo. @ FrIouMenuet en Rondeau Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) Allegretto os ’ : fap pt pr rtp 4 =: tr Ss SS it = 2 2 2 2 |e, Org— = t Dpe . 7 8 i i ea THe . wel! Hh . “it was common practice in music of the French Baroque to play the step-wise eighth notes with a slight lilt (in long-short pairs). This practice is known as notes inégales (unequal notes), FFIOMFrIOMAir in D MinorBourrée Christoph Graupner (1683-1760) x es ge 4 i 1 FFIOMCLASSICAL 1750 - circa 1830 Prelude in A Minor Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782) Andante J = 120 aah ¢ o— FrioB FFIOMDance in F Major ‘Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) FrIOMFrIOMMinuet in C Major (K. 6) Moderato Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791) Mozart —_——— His os . . hd . tf | = = = 1 Sege ow = a J=J=ee ‘ = — 2 SSS SS SSS FFIOMRussian Folk Dance Ludwig van (1770-1827) FriowEcossaise 5 — eSSonatina in G Major udwig v hoven (770-1827) Se Sat Moderato ee aE at <$— meee Sep = ownerRomanze Moderato FrIOMFFIOM‘Teacher Part Polka (Opus 280, No. 2) Secondo Johann Hummel (1778-1837) Allegretto FIOMStudent Part Polka (Opus 280, No. 2) Primo johann Hummel 778-1837) Anearela eres) eee oF SS S SSS EESOCHan, va “SSO A410 Mazurka Moderato a =——— eo £ ea a: aes as : f = fe 4.0m iNe Hs 7 A) ae a = ® . ay th weThe Return (Opus 117, No. 24) Comnetius Gurtitt (1820-1901) FFIOMFriowIn the Garden (Opus 140, No. 4) Cornelius Gurlitt (1820-1901) Allegretto 4 = S| FrIOMe5 ” | “a eee = re - | A ahs AL pertendosi se 2 FFIOMSoldier’s March (from Album for the Young, Opus 68, No. 2) Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Con spirito 2 tas SS oie v Pa ‘= f— Ah ql uy {U oh wt —<— — 8) oF Lae =F ty S a Jt : =¥ + =s 7 — . $5 My ==: hy 2 ; : ey of 2 + v =¥ —¥— + te Lf —— —- ) i : rors aS ==: 2% FFIOM| 3 ‘ - — is f +i - A Hh fm es | WW a Ht = e 2 te - FFIOMThe Happy Farmer (from Album for the Young, Opus 68, No. 10) Robert Schumann (1810-1856) 3 s i i regs =e 1 po erage er f & FrIOMNT} | || il Y 7 4b of a ye a —_ aS. ss oe = z FFIOMOld French Song (from Album for the Young, Opus 39, No. 16) Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) FFIOM— FFIOMContemporary circa 1900—present Long Gone Blues Ghost Town Memories from Sagebrush Country, No. 8 George Frederick MeKay 1970) Freely in blues tempo (J = 80) (1899-1970) mmf expressive Segre NACA va Gai odnch bat Peng Camping Be: Cop Reno FFIOM I Copyright Secured.[ . a +: FrIOMVladimir Rebikov (1866-1920) Andante 3 4 2 5 a z - ‘ . % Sinile FFIOMa Waltz Macabre (Bitonal Waltz) rr A A A A Copyright © MCMXCIX Dovetree Prodoctions, Inc., c/o FABER PIANO ADVENTURES. International Copyright Secured. ‘All Rights Reserved. FFIOMa FrIOMFFIOMYiki A Mesopotamian Elephant (from Safari) John Robert Poe (1926-2004) Lumbering EMU] ul a 8) ses ot e 8 , 3 F oO Z mf E nf a8 = UT sostenuto =: 4 Set = e beg. ree —_—_—_——— e 2S SS SS *Play a loud, white-key cluster on the four lowest keys: then depress the sostenuto pedal (middle pedal) to sustain. (If your piano does not have a sostenuto pedal, play mun. 1-4, treble clef, with the right hand.) Com enti Ca ck Inc New York From International Copyright “tH Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.45 FFIOM46 FFIOM DYNAMIC MARKS. PP P wf f Sf pianissimo piano mezzo forte forte fortissimo very soft soft moderately soft moderately loud oud very loud crescendo (erese.) inwendo (dim.) or decrescendo (decresc:) Play gradually louder. Play gradually softer. TEMPO MARKS Adagio Andante Moderato Alegre Allegro Vivace slowly “walking speed” moderate tempo rater fast fast and lively very fast | (slower than Moderato) SIGN TERM DEFINITION tempo Return to the beginning tempo (speed) 4 accent Play this note louder. andantino AA little faster than ondante air ‘A melodic or song-like instrumental pice. In two different keys atthe same time. ‘A French dance from the (7th century. A boureée is in for {time With an upbeat (pick-up note). ¢c common time {time. The « gets one beat. Four beats per measure. cut time (alla breve) time. The d gets one beat. Two half-note beats per measure, ce con spirito With spirit. DC. al Fine Da Capo al Fine. Return to the beginning and play until Fine ddotce Sweet. econsnise ‘A tively country dance in ftime. expressive Expressively. Sermata Hold this note fonger than usual. Fine End here. Kéchel LL. van Kéchel made a chronological listing of all of Mozart's Works. Kichel numbers (K.) are used instead of opus numbers for Mozart's compositions.