Clementi -- First Book for Pianists

by Muzio Clementi (Composer)

Mastery of these pieces will give students valuable insight into the style and performance of the music of the Classical period, specifically that of Clementi. Editorial suggestions are in light print to clearly distinguish them from Clementi' indications and include notations for fingering, pedaling and metronome use.

24 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1984

About the author

Muzio Filippo Vincenzo Francesco Saverio Clementi (23 January 1752 – 10 March 1832) was an Italian and British composer, virtuoso pianist, pedagogue, conductor, music publisher, editor, and piano manufacturer who was mostly active in England.

Clementi composed over 100 classical piano sonatas and was among the first to create keyboard works expressly for the capabilities of the piano. He has been called "Father of the Piano".