Masterwork Classics: Level 3, Book & Online Audio

After finishing Alfred's Adult's Self-Teaching book, I decided to go to Alfred's level 2, but then I got this book to use alongside of it. As it turns out, I am finding Masterwork Classics 3 to be more enjoyable. Alfred's does a lot with chords in the left hand, but not so much left hand independence. Masterworks is better for that. I also prefer the classical pieces in Masterwork Classics compared to the hodgepodge of folk, rock, gospel, classical music of the traditional Alfred's. Mind you, eventually I would like to be able to play rock/pop as well as classical, but for now I am wanting to play the classical pieces in Masterworks. Maybe I am enjoying them more because they sound better in its simplicity. I don't mean to bash Alfred's. I am grateful for being able to teach myself piano with their method book, and I plan on continuing my studies in Alfred's 2. The CD which comes with it is nice. It's just piano and nothing else. I often listen to it in the car so that I get used to the melodies, consciously or subconsciously. By the way, Alfred's is also the publisher of the Masterwork Classics series.

These books are a great resource of classical music literature. The series ranges from beginners to more advanced students. Great for the piano teacher or self motivated student. Each book comes with a CD of the music to speed learning. (Level 3)

Beautiful music! the CD is great to play along with.

Use it every day for learning piano. Some of the music is older that the USA but it still sounds good.

Gorgeous book full of great pieces.

This books is great for 3rd year piano students that don’t want to go thru another method book. It is still productive bc the songs are selected according to skills that should be developed. These classical pieces are longer and more fun than the level 1-2 book, and are a good seque into more famous classical pieces a student may like to get into. You can find all these songs played on YouTube. I always notice an improvement after my students listen to it.

Good book for the level rated at. I love the companion CD.

Excellent series. Precept upon precept. Wonderful classical pieces.

I like the product, and I use it to teach piano to young students.

I find this series of books very useful to use with the Alfred tutor books because it gives classical pieces and their history.

Buen repertorio para práctica. Nivel intermedio.

love it!