This edition is a wonderful collection of small character studies composed by Friedrich Burgmüller (1806-1874). Each piece presents a consistent technical problem, which is often the main idea of the piece, while at the same time having a distinct and lovely musical appeal. Each study is quite melodious and has a programmatic title. This edition may be used as a sequel to Burgmüller's

Carl Czerny (1791 – 1857) was an Austrian composer whose books of studies are still widely used in piano teaching.

Friedrich Burgmüller: 18 Characteristic Studies op. 109 for Piano. Cheapest Edition. 18 Études de genre. Confidence. Allegro non troppo (C major) Les perles. Moderato (C major) Le retour du pâtre. Allegretto (G major) Les bohémiens. Allegro non troppo (C minor) La source. Andante grazioso (G major) L'enjouée. Allegretto (C major) Berceuse. Andantino con moto (F major) Agitato. Allegro vivace (E minor) La cloche des matines. Andante sostenuto (A♭ major) La vélocité. Vivo (C major) La sérénade. Allegretto grazioso (A minor) Le réveil dans les bois. Allegro (F major) L'orage [Неистовый шторм]. Allegro (D minor, ends D major) Refrain du gondolier. Andantino con moto (A major) Les sylphes. Vivo (G minor) La séparation. Allegro agitato (E♭ major) La marche. Allegro maestoso (F major) La fileuse. Allegro moderato (D major)

Book 3 includes attractive musical etudes by Carl Czerny, Johann F. Burgmuller and Stephen Heller and select exercises by Charles-Louis Hanon. The studies are organized into four units, each focusing on mastering a particular skill. Performance suggestions for each study are included, along with composer biographies and suggested practice alternatives for the Hanon etudes. Includes 16 studies by Czerny, 5 by Burgmuller (including "The Pearls" and "The Storm"), and 8 by Heller (including "Through Wind and Rain" and "Novelette").

Op. 105 is a delightful collection of 'melodious and brilliant' character studies reminiscent of Mendelssohn's Songs without Words. Although written to develop the flexibility of the hands, they also display beautiful lyric qualities. The pieces may be used as a sequel to Burgmüller's 18 Characteristic Studies, Op. 109.

The literature found in the Classics for Students series provides a sequenced course of progression for the pianist who wants to play music of substantial quality. The wide variety of moods, technical features, and colors included in this collection will aid in the development of technique and musicianship and provide hours of personal enjoyment. Titles: * Agitato, Op. 109, No. 8 (Burgmüller) * Blind Man's Buff, Op. 15, No. 3 (Schumann) * Child Falling Asleep, Op. 15, No. 12 (Schumann) * Confidence, Op. 109, No. 1 (Burgmüller) * A Curious Story, Op. 138, No. 9 (Heller) * A Curious Story, Op. 15, No. 2 (Schumann) * Étude in B Minor ("Fluttering Leaves"), Op. 46, No. 11 (Heller) * Étude in D Major, Op. 46, No. 8 (Heller) * Étude in E Minor ("Petite Tarantella"), Op. 46, No. 7 (Heller) * Étude in E Minor ("Sorrow and Joy"), Op. 45, No. 4 (Heller) * Frightening, Op. 15, No. 11 (Schumann) * The Gypsies, Op. 109, No. 4 (Burgmüller) * An Important Event, Op. 15, No. 6 (Schumann) * Knight of the Hobby Horse, Op. 15, No. 9 (Schumann) * Morning Bell, Op. 109, No. 9 (Burgmüller) * Pearls, Op. 109, No. 2 (Burgmüller) * Träumerei, Op. 15, No. 7 (Schumann)