Alfred Publishing Suzuki Piano School Vol.2 + CD (new International Edition)
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Summary of This Method
The New International Edition of Suzuki Piano School, Volume 2 offers a progression faithful to the Suzuki approach, focused on listening, imitation, and building a solid piano technique through a carefully selected repertoire. This edition emphasizes a smoother study experience thanks to a modernized presentation and more readable engraving, particularly appreciated by students consolidating reading skills and hand independence.
The content has been slightly reorganized, with precise adjustments: some pieces from previous editions have been removed (such as the Mozart Minuet and the Bach Musette), while new pieces enrich the program's aesthetic and colors. Two 20th-century pieces by Béla Bartók (indicated in the table of contents) replace these removals, bringing a different rhythmic and harmonic language, ideal for developing the ear and articulation.
The volume gathers essential miniatures of the piano journey, blending classical, romantic, and pedagogical styles: Hummel (Écossaise), Lichner (A Short Story), Schumann (The Happy Farmer, Melody), J. S. Bach (Minuets BWV 822), Mozart (Arietta), von Weber (Cradle Song), Beethoven (Sonatina in G Major, Anh. 5 - Moderato, Romance), not to mention Bartók's pages (Hungarian Folk Song, Children at Play). This stylistic diversity helps the student work on phrasing, regularity, right/left hand balance, and touch quality.
Finally, the presence of a CD performed by Seizo Azuma is a valuable reference for understanding the character of each piece, refining tempo, dynamics, and musical intonation. The book and CD can be purchased together or separately, depending on your lesson or home practice organization.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Composer | Various (J. S. Bach, W. A. Mozart, R. Schumann, Béla Bartók, J. N. Hummel, H. Lichner, C. M. von Weber, L. van Beethoven) | Collection | Suzuki Piano School |
| Artist | Seizo Azuma | Genre | Piano Method |
| Edition | New International Edition | Language | French, German, Spanish |
| Instrumentation | Piano | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the CD included with Suzuki Piano School Volume 2?
The version marked "+ CD" includes a recording performed by Seizo Azuma, which serves as a reference for tempo, dynamics, and character of the pieces.
What piano level corresponds to Suzuki Volume 2?
This volume targets a phase of solidifying piano reading skills and hand independence. The Suzuki progression is based on listening and imitation through short pieces by Hummel, Schumann, or Beethoven.
Which Bartók pieces are included in this new edition?
Two 20th-century pieces by Béla Bartók are included: Hungarian Folk Song and Children at Play. They notably replace the Mozart Minuet and Bach Musette found in earlier editions.
Which composers are featured in Suzuki Piano School Vol.2 New International Edition?
The repertoire notably includes J. S. Bach with the Minuets BWV 822, Mozart with Arietta, and Beethoven with the Sonatina in G major, Anh. 5. Works by Lichner, von Weber, Schumann, Hummel, and Bartók complete the program.
In which languages is this Suzuki piano method available?
The method is offered in French, German, and Spanish. The modernized engraving aims for a more fluid reading of the scores.
