Core Classics is a collection of seven books of music from the piano canon, selected and graded by leading educationalists. Each volume contains a rich selection of engaging pieces to form the backbone of any pianist’s repertoire. With pieces from Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart and many more, this book includes an abundance of much-loved music.
Each book is authoritatively graded, with pieces gradually increasing in difficulty throughout. The books are equally valuable for learners working towards a grade exam, between grades, or playing for leisure, building technical skills and confidence.
- Andante from Symphony No. 94 in G, 'The Surprise' [Joseph Haydn]
- Air: No. 7 from ‘12 Easy Pieces’ [George Dyson]
- Study in F, Op. 190 No. 27 (Melody) [Louis Köhler]
- A Toy, from ‘Fitzwilliam Virginal Book’ [Anon.]
- Camptown Races [Stephen Collins Foster]
- Melody in C, No. 21 from ABC du Piano [Felix le Couppey]
- Waltz: No. 11 [Lionel Salter / Thomas Attwood]
- Suite No. 1 in G, Z. 660: 1st movement, Prelude [Henry Purcell]
- Minuet No. 8, Hob. IX/8 [Joseph Haydn]
- Sailor’s Song: No. 11 from ‘Work and Play’ [Felix Swinstead]
- German Dance in C, WoO 8 No. 1 [Ludwig van Beethoven]
- Minuet in G, K. 1e [Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]
- Sonatina in C: Adagio [Daniel Steibelt]
- Study in F, Op. 176 No. 17 [Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy]
- Moderato: No.2 from 20 Little Pieces for Beginners Op.6 [Aleksandr Fyodorovich Gedike]
- Sonatina No. 2 in C, Mvt. 1 Allegro [Thomas Attwood]
- Gavotte in F [Jan Ladislav Dussek]
- Down by the Riverside [Trad. / Trad. American]
- Stolzer Reitersmann (Proud Horseman), Op. 47 No. 2 [Robert Fuchs]
- Three Blue Mice: No. 1 [Terence Greaves]