TL;DR: Faber supplemental books effectively motivate students by providing engaging material that is perfectly suited to their skill level.
Faber PreTime Classics offers a delightful introduction to classical music for primer-level pianists. With familiar orchestral, operatic, and other non-keyboard classical themes, students are treated to timeless melodies arranged specifically for their skill level. Featuring pieces like Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” and Grieg’s “Morning” from the Peer Gynt Suite, this collection provides an accessible yet enriching musical experience. The arrangements are carefully crafted to avoid eighth notes or dotted rhythms, allowing students to focus on mastering fundamental techniques.
- Ode to Joy (9th Symphony)
- Morning (Peer Gynt Suite)
- Bridal Chorus (Lohengrin)
- Theme from the “London” Symphony
- Horn Call (Concerto No. 2 for Horn)
- Trumpet Voluntary
- The Can-Can (Orpheus in the Underworld)
- A Little Night Music (Eine Kneine Nachtmusik)
- Shepherd’s Song (Symphony No. 6)
