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 Bürgmuller, Purcell, Schubert 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.

Songlist:

1. Branle de Basque [Louis Couperin]

2. The Bear: No. 4 from Christmas Gifts [Rebikov]

3. Sonata 6, Minuett and 1st Variation [Anna bon Venezia]

4. All Forlorn: No. 1 from Odd Moments [Alwyn]

5. Très vite from Fantasia in E minor TWV 33:21 [Telemann]

6. Study in E, Op. 98 No. 12 [Grechaninov]

7. Hornpipe from Abdelazar Z.T683 [Henry Purcell]

8. Over the Border [Furze]

9. German Dance in A D. 972 nr 3 [Schubert]

10. Festivity [Harold R. Clark]

11. Menuet in G BWV anh. II 116

12. Les Pifferari (The Bagpipers), Impromptu [Gounod]

13. The Temple by the Sea [McLeod]

14. Sonatina in G, Anh. 5/1: 1st movement, Moderato [Ludwig van Beethoven]

15. Innocence, No. 5 from 25 Easy and Progressive Studies, Op. 100 [Burgmüller]

16. Little Habañera [Mackie]

17. Divertimento in C, Hob. XIV/41: 2nd movement, Menuetto and Trio [Haydn]

18. Sarabande in E minor, from 8 Suits of Lessons for the Harpsichord [Thomas Roseingrave]

19. Bonny Bobby Bluetoe from Swinging Rhymes [Greaves]

20. Gavotte 2 from English Suite no. 3 [Johann Sebastian Bach]