Piano Sonatinas Book - Developing Artist (Faber Piano Adventures)

Piano Sonatinas Book 1 from the Developing Artist series is a standard next step for students moving into early intermediate classical repertoire. Edited by Nancy and Randall Faber, this collection introduces sonatina form through approachable works by composers like Duncombe, Biehl, Czerny, Gurlitt, and Attwood.

At this level, students begin working with longer musical structures, clearer phrasing, and more defined left-hand accompaniment patterns. Sonatinas help bridge the gap between method books and larger classical works by teaching form, balance, and stylistic control in manageable pieces.

Teachers often assign this book when a student is ready to:

• Play multi-section pieces with contrasting themes

• Develop Classical-era articulation and phrasing

• Strengthen coordination between melody and accompaniment

• Prepare for festivals or adjudications requiring standard literature

The editing is clean and practical, with fingerings and layout that support efficient practice without clutter. These are pieces that show up regularly in lesson studios, making this a dependable addition to a student’s library.

At Chesbro Music, this is one of the most commonly recommended sonatina collections for students transitioning out of method books and into formal classical repertoire.

Song List:

Sonatina in C (Duncombe)
Sonatina in C (Biehl)
Sonatina, Op. 57 No. 1 (Biehl)
Sonatina, Op. 792 No. 8 (Czerny)
Sonatina in C, First Movement (Gurlitt)
Sonatina in D (Salutrinskaya)
Sonatina in G (Attwood)

Specifications:

SKU: 195218
Publisher SKU: FF1110 (HL.420199)
UPC: 674398201587
ISBN-13: 9781616771102
ISBN-10: 1616771100
Editors: Nancy Faber, Randall Faber
Publisher: Faber Piano Adventures
Published: 1995
Binding: Paperback
Series: Developing Artist Piano Supplementary Library
Format: Collection / Songbook
Instrument: Piano Method
Genre: Classical
Level: Early Intermediate
Instructional Type: Methods and More
Number of Pages: 32
Size: 9.0 x 12.0 x 0.102 inches
Item Type: Physical
Usages: School and Community
Shipping Weight: 0.36 lbs