Review (PDF) Chopin -- Waltzes (Complete) (Alfred Masterwork Edition)
The 17 waltzes comprising this volume are among Chopin's most popular compositions. Composed over a period of 20 years (from 1827-1847), only eight waltzes were published during Chopin's lifetime. Many of the others were written as gifts for women with whom he was acquainted. This practical performing edition is clearly spaced for ease in reading and contains a thematic index.
Series: Alfred Masterwork Edition
Paperback: 104 pages
Publisher: Alfred Music (December 1, 1984)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0739016741
ISBN-13: 978-0739016749
Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 9 x 11.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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I bought this book as a replacement for an older version of Alfred's Chopin Waltzes that one of my adult piano students, um, "borrowed" and moved away before returning it. I love Alfred's classical books. They are clearly notated, have lots of great information about the music and the composers, and the notation is easy to read. Very highly recommended!
This book is OK. The only thing that I really liked about it was the CD that came with the book - very nicely done!The downside to this book is all the markings - ugh. TONS od fingering suggestions (that aren't always the best) and lots of dynamic markings that are debatable. I do have to say, though, that I pull this book out quite a bit - I love waltzes!!But next time I would go with a more expensive copy that isn't quite so marked up.
I had piano lesson for 9 years prior to attending college. I took a break during and after college, and am just starting to pick it up again. This is a good edition. I feel like I don't have to strain my eyes reading the notes. I personally like the little helpful notes and explanations offered in the book. Would recommend.
Here is a book of all Chopin's waltzes in excellent print and font for easy readability. The authors have extended themselves to provide the appropriate articulation and use of pedaling, Ornamentations (Appoggiaturas and trills (prefix and suffix)), fingering and footnotes.I purchased this book of waltzes to have all of them in one convenient book for practicing. There are "two additional waltzes both in E-flat major have been added in this newly revised Alfred edition."This book is a must for lovers of Chopin.
I like this edition because of the spaced notes and how each ornament is carefully explained in the bottom of the page for easy articulation
Everything came just as it was supposed to. The book is in the finest condition, and I am very satisfied with my purchase! :)
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