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    A First Book of Brahms: For The Beginning Pianist
    A First Book of Brahms: For The Beginning Pianist
    A First Book of Brahms: For The Beginning Pianist
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    A First Book of Brahms: For The Beginning Pianist

    By David Dutkanicz

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    Suitable for beginning pianists of all ages, this volume features 26 simplified versions of longer pieces by the great Johannes Brahms arranged in order of increasing difficulty.
    Selections include the famous "Lullaby" as well as the theme from "Academic Festival Overture" and "Hungarian Dance No. 5." Additional melodies include themes from the composer's quintet and concertos for piano, "Variations on a Theme by Haydn," and other pieces.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDover Publications
    Release dateJan 23, 2013
    ISBN9780486171630
    A First Book of Brahms: For The Beginning Pianist

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