Wise Publications THE JOY OF EASY CLASSICS - PIANO SOLO
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Summary of This Book
This collection brings together a particularly appealing selection of some of the most popular classical themes, arranged for easy piano. It features iconic pages from the repertoire, chosen for their melodic immediacy and pedagogical value: from the elegance of "Air On The G String" (Bach) to the power of the "Hallelujah Chorus" (Handel), including irresistible opera arias such as "Habanera" and "The Toreador Song" (Bizet) or "La Donna E Mobile" (Verdi).
The selection alternates lyrical pieces, dances, and symphonic themes, allowing the exploration of very different characters at the keyboard: lightness and rhythmic precision (for example, Offenbach's "Can-Can"), singing style and legato playing (like Schubert's "Ave Maria"), as well as the establishment of recurring motifs and simple yet effective accompaniments (as in Pachelbel's famous "Canon In D").
True to the spirit of the The Joy Of...music series, the collection is designed to be enjoyable to play and coherent from one piece to another, with an accessible presentation and easy reading. It is an excellent choice to enrich a lesson program, prepare for an audition, or simply enjoy recognizable classics at home, arranged to remain within reach while enhancing musicality.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Various (Bach, Verdi, Vivaldi, Schubert, Mozart, Offenbach, Pachelbel, Elgar, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Satie, Handel, Brahms, Holst, Beethoven, Delibes, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov, Strauss II, Saint-Saens, Haydn, Purcell) | Genre | Classical sheet music (arrangements) |
| Instrumentation | Easy piano (piano solo) | Difficulty | Easy piano |
| Collection | The Joy Of...music series | ||
Questions frequently asked
What level is required to play The Joy Of Easy Classics - Piano Solo?
The arrangements are designed for easy solo piano, with simplified reading adapted for learning classical repertoire.
Which classical works are included in this easy piano collection?
The collection includes notably Bach's "Air On The G String," Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus," Bizet's "Habanera," and Verdi's "La Donna E Mobile." Themes such as Pachelbel's "Canon In D," Schubert's "Ave Maria," and Offenbach's "Can-Can" are also featured. The selection also covers composers like Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Satie, and Tchaikovsky.
Are opera tunes present in The Joy Of Easy Classics?
Opera excerpts are included, with Bizet's "Habanera" and "The Toreador Song" as well as Verdi's "La Donna E Mobile."
Does this book allow practicing legato technique on the piano?
Schubert's "Ave Maria" is mentioned for practicing lyrical playing and legato. The simple accompaniments of Pachelbel's "Canon In D" also allow working on the regularity of recurring patterns.
For which instrumentation is this classical collection published?
The edition is intended for solo piano at an easy piano level. It belongs to the The Joy Of...music series and offers arrangements of popular classical pieces.



