Selected and edited by Keith Snell, the levels in this series are graded for the steady and progressive development of musicianship and technique. Each volume is arranged in chronological order and includes biographical information on the featured composers, something that both students and teachers will appreciate.

...the Baroque & Classical series provides a solid foundation by using music of the master composers, right from the start!

Students are carefully introduced to a full spectrum of representative musical forms including fantasias, fugues, theme and variations, preludes, toccatas, dance suites, and sonatas. Editor Keith Snell selects works that not only motivate students but also highlight the characteristics of each period. Students study how lengthy melodic lines favored by Baroque composers were replaced by concise, expressive themes and how the ideas of thematic contrast emerged. This series provides a comprehensive and insightful overview of the Baroque & Classical period.

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The study of technic is an integral part of any complete education in the performance of a musical instrument. Piano students who consistently practice scales, arpeggios, chords, and finger exercises will gain greater finger strength and flexibility as well as increased fluency and accuracy in performance. Familiarity with these technical elements also enhances a secure understanding of basic music theory.

Now, Scale Skills from the Neil A. Kjos Piano Library provides an organized system for the study of scales, arpeggios, chords, and finger exercises. Eleven appropriately graded levels ensure steady and thorough progress as pianists advance in their study of technic. Each level reviews and incorporates the exercises and activities from previous levels, helping students develop a solid technical foundation.
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Etudes selected in this series provide the foundation of pianistic technique. Keith Snell has carefully selected studies that not only enhance and complement the study of the music in the Baroque & Classical and Romantic & 20th Century collections, but are also ideal for performance, sight-reading, and transposition.

.... these carefully chosen compositions not only build technique and musicality but are selections that students enjoy performing!

This series provides the opportunity for students to correctly interpret and recreate the beauty of these great composers' works.

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Selected and edited by Keith Snell, the levels in this series are graded for the steady and progressive development of musicianship and technique. Each volume is arranged in chronological order and includes biographical information on the featured composers, something that both students and teachers will appreciate.

...the Baroque & Classical series provides a solid foundation by using music of the master composers, right from the start!

Students are carefully introduced to a full spectrum of representative musical forms including fantasias, fugues, theme and variations, preludes, toccatas, dance suites, and sonatas. Editor Keith Snell selects works that not only motivate students but also highlight the characteristics of each period. Students study how lengthy melodic lines favored by Baroque composers were replaced by concise, expressive themes and how the ideas of thematic contrast emerged. This series provides a comprehensive and insightful overview of the Baroque & Classical period.

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The Theory Books of the DAVID CARR GLOVER PIANO LIBRARY are written in "programed instruction" style, one of the most effective means of learning in modern education. Learn More

Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach, a small town in central Germany. He came from a very musical family. For almost 200 years before his birth, many of his relatives were well known musicians in Germany. Bach received his first music lessons from his father who taught him to play the violin. Bach was only 10 years old when his parents died. He then went to live with his older brother, who taught him to play the keyboard instrument. In addition to his musical lessons, he attended the local school where he studied Latin, Greek, theology, and arithmatic. In 1700 when Bach was 15 years old, he went to live at the church of St. Michael in Luneberg where he was a choir boy and student. After his voice changed, he continued serving in various musical jobs which began his career as a professional musician. At the age of 19, he took a job in Weimar as string player and organist. A few months later he found a better position as organist in Arnstadt. He moved again to Muhlhausen where he stayed one year. During this year Bach married his cousin, Maria Barbara Bach. During their marriage they had seven children, but only four lived. After Barbara died, he married again to a woman named Anna Magdalena, only 20 years old. They had 13 children. When he was 38, Bach moved to Leipzig where he became cantor of the St. Thomas School. He remained there until his death 27 years later. During these years, Bach was very busy teaching, conducting, performing, and writing music. In 1750, the last year of his life, Bach's eyesight began to deteriorate. By summer, his health failed and he died on July 28. Bach was a prolific composer. His complete works fill 46 large volumes containing choral music, concertos, orchestra and chamber works, and organ and keyboard music. Learn More

This complete book of 120 pages contains all the pages included in the separate books. This series is designed for students of any age, whether listener or performer, who want to have a better understanding of the language of music. Learn More

The study of music theory is an integral part of a complete musical education. Piano students who have consistent theory instruction will retain and interpret music more easily and accurately. Learn More

The study of music theory is an integral part of a complete musical education. Piano students who have consistent theory instruction will retain and interpret music more easily and accurately. Learn More