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HUNDRED BEST SHORT CLASSICS FOR THE PIANOFORTE EDITED BY CUTHBERT WHITEMORE 2% PATERSONS PUBLICATIONS US + CLASCOW LONDON NEW YORK THE HUNDRED BEST SHORT CLASSICS FOR THE PIANOFORTE SELECTED BY IN. SEVEN GRADED BOOKS PRICE 2/6 EACH PATERSON’S PUBLICATIONS LTD. GLASGOW 152 BUCHANAN STREET LONDON + 95 WIMPOLE STREET NEW YORK: 33 WEST 32nd STREET THE HUNDRED BEST SHORT CLASSICS FOR THE PLANOFORTE. BOOK 1. ELEMENTARY GRADE. Schuman, == Need Bact, Minuet. Mart Manet ia F (- Becthoven, Brossase Beethoven, = Soustiae Puscal, Minuet. Schumann, = A Soldier afar, Bathe = © | Sear peat" Minuet, Schuinane, The Merry Veotent. ‘Tecnalhowshs, + The New Dott Hair, ares. Ame, sos Gig. Broke > Gavotte, | Schumann, ©The Poor Orphan, Hay Minuet ta. 16 Some <> emai. to Seat, = t+ Sita 20. A => Mima with Variations. BOOK 2. LOWER GRADE. 4 frehaitowsky, Marne ee, Mendelssohn, Sonu without wards ia 3 Back * > Gavotte aa msetie in G Minor. 24. Schumann, = Wate, 25. Mendelsobo, Alleges fom (Chiistinas Pieces, 26, Mendelsotn, Andante Sostensto fom Crictmas Piece. a7. Gir, = Le Sa 38 Bach, = Strahande iD sinor 2. Bae, 2S Frelnde ia C Major. 3. Bach, => Tayeation a B Flat 3 Handel = 5 Cosrante ta F Maser. 3 Byrd, > Pavane 33: Beethoven, Bagatelicin D Major. 34. Mendelson, Song without words Te disor. se ate, « ’ ‘Taranttia in # Mino. PATERSON'S PUBLICATIONS LTD., GLASGOW: 182 BUCHANAN STREET, C.L LONDON : 95 WIMPOLE STREET, W.t. NEW YORK 38 WEST 32nd STREET. “THE HUNDRED BEST SHORT CLASSICS.” FOREWORD. IT is not easy to compile a list of “THE HUNDRED BEST SHORT CLASSICS.” Such a list A ‘must necessarily prove—to a large extent at least—a matter of taste, and I have not felt justified x in approaching such a task unaided. It was decided to form a Selection Committee of four of our most eminent musicians, each of whom should give his personal and independent views on the matter and should submit his own list, This was done, the lists were compared, and from that source the “100 Best” were selected, The stipulation was made at the ontset that the term “Short Classic” should not include works of moze than three pages in length. This, of course, considerably narrowed the field of seléction and rendered ineligible many pieces which must otherwise haye found a place, It was felt, however, that both teacher and pupil would welcome a collection of really short pieces as ‘a contrast to the longer ones which are necessary to complete a well-planned course of study. Many teachers will perhaps miss an old favourite or wonder at the inclusion of a piece which T hope will become a new friend, T can only say that the names of the Committee are an ample guarantee of the excellence of the contents of this and the other books of the series ; their work has been by no means easy, and I cordially endorse their selection, It has been decided to issue this collection in seven books of five degrees of dithculty. Primary —Blementary, Lower, Higher, Intermediate, and Advanced, corresponding in some measure with the grading of the “Associated Board” Examinations. The pieces in each book have also been arranged in order of dificulty as far as is possible. Tt is hoped, therefore, that the complete work will be useful in forming the basis of teaching repertaire in the cases of the younger members of our profession, and a conveniently planned and easily accessible addition to that of the more experienced teacher. Short explanatory notes are given on each piece which enable some doubtful points to be made clear. It should be understood, however, that plhrasing, fingering, and some of the marks of expression are often matters of personal opinion and to be regarded as such. As 2 general rule, the slur is used (o express phrase shape, not legato, and staccato marks occurring within a shur are not affected thereby It is almost impossible to give adequate directions for the use of the pedal without unduly confusing the appearance of the text; occasional hints will be found which teachers are urged to supplement. ‘There ig no reason why the proper and frequent use of the pedal showld not be taught to the youngest prpils who indeed—on account of the small size of their hands—need it far more than the elder ones, if any effect of legato or cantabile is to be obtained. Correct principles, however, are most necessary in this important branch of pianoforte technique, and teachers will find any trouble taken in this direction amply repaid. CUTHBERT WHITEMORE. Loxpox, 21s! March, 1927. Contents. Song without words in E. Mazurka. Gavotte and Musette in G Minor. Allegretto from Christmas Pieces. Andante Sostenuto from Christmas Pieces. Le Soir. Waltz. Sarabande in D Minor. Prelude in C Major. Invention in B flat. Courante in F Major. Bagatelle in D Major. Song without words in C Minor. Pavane. Tarantelle in E Minor. Mendelssohn. Tschaikowsky. Back. Mendelssohn. Mendelssohn. Gtiere. Schumann. Bach. Bach. Back. Handel. Beethoven. Mendelssohn. Byrd. Heller. oo ew DANCE MOVEMENTS FROM THE WORKS OF BACH AND HANDEL ARRANGED FOR PIANOFORTE Selected and Edited by J, MICHAEL DIACK. BACH. HANDEL, Paonso, trom Sule for Orbetss > from “Mase Felons, sth Freach Site ry samen" Bowe fy 2) and Bog Ste Pieces pout Clave.” Source, sd Bagi Slt Masque” sarbende, "at French Site, Mace” Gavotte, 1) 6th Vicloeate Suite Masaue” ies, "Masque." Boum, sd Sit for Orc. Pleas pou Clavets" Beet!

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