A First Book of Rachmaninoff for the Beginning Pianist with Downloadable MP3s

by Dutkanicz, David

• ISBN13: 9780486823898
• ISBN10: 048682389X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2018-06-13
• Publisher: Dover Publications

Summary

Now even the often-challenging works of the last of Russia's Romantic composers are accessible to beginning pianists. Rachmaninoff's music can be daunting to those just starting out, but these simple arrangements focus on the composer'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.
The collection features easy-to-play versions of "Vocalise"; Prelude in C-sharp Minor, Op. 3, No. 2 ("Bells of Moscow"); the second movement of the Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18 (Theme); Nocturne No. 1 in F-sharp Minor and Nocturne No. 3 in C Minor; Morceaux de Salon, No. 3, Op. 10; Variations of a Theme of Corelli; and other selections. In addition to the piano arrangements, the compilation includes a free MP3 download for every piece, which will help students develop an ear for the melodies. The MP3s may be downloaded individually or collectively.

Author Biography

Former Dover editor David Dutkanicz holds degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, New York University, and Columbia University. He is the editor of several books in this series.

Table of Contents

Adagio from Symphony No. 2

Theme from Sonata for Piano and Cello

Variations of a Theme of Corelli

Isle of the Dead

Trio elegiaque No. 1

Adagio from Piano Concerto No. 2

Hungarian Dance from 2 Moeceaux de salon

Chorus from Aleko

Canon in E Minor

Piano Concerto No. 3

Symphony No. 1

Do Not Sing, My Beauty

Trio elegiaque No. 2

Barcolle from Morceaux de salon Op. 10

Andante Cantabile fron Six Miments Musicaux

Long Ago, My Friend

Vocalise

Italian Polka

Prelude in F Minor

Hungarian Dance from 2 Morceaux de salon

Across the River from Three Russian Songs

Nocturne No. 3

Etudes-tableaux Op. 33, No. 2

Ave Maria from All-Night Vigil

Symphony No. 3

Etudes-tableaux Op. 33, No. 4

Rhapsody on a Theme of Pasganini

Russian Rhapsody

Variations on a Theme of Chopin

Trio elegiaque No. 2:  Opening

Symphonic Dances

How Eair This Place

Bells of Moscow

Nocturne No. 1

Romance in G Major