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GERSHWIN - Beautiful Piano Songs for Late Beginners: 11 Famous Pieces: Summertime, Rhapsody in Blue, Embraceable You, Somebody Loves Me - Easy Piano S
Paperback
Series: Beautiful Piano Songs by Classical Masters
Blues & SoulGeneral SongbooksJazz
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Sep 13 2025
Pages: 54
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.11 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Whether you are an adult beginner, a returning pianist, or a student looking for easy piano sheet music with genuine musical character, this book offers a practical and rewarding way to play iconic jazz and Broadway melodies in a form that feels achievable and satisfying.
About the ArrangementsThe arrangements are intentionally accessible while still sounding full, balanced, and expressive.
Each piece preserves the essential melody and character of the original music, while textures and hand positions are carefully adapted for developing pianists. The result is music that feels natural to play and enjoyable to listen to, making it well suited for home playing, informal performances, and sharing music with others.
What You'll Find Inside- 11 famous easy piano pieces inspired by American jazz and Broadway music
- Arrangements suitable for late beginners (approx. level 2-3/10)
- Clear, readable piano notation designed for comfortable practice
- Suggested fingering, dynamics, articulation, and phrasing
- A clean, uncluttered layout that supports focused, enjoyable practice
Each piece encourages steady progress, helping you develop coordination, rhythm, and musical confidence while playing well-known and respected repertoire.
Online Practice SupportSelected pieces include online video materials demonstrating tempo, phrasing, and musical flow. These optional resources provide visual reference to support independent learning and help players better understand the musical style.
Music Reading SupportA short introduction to basic music notation and rhythm is included, making this book especially helpful for pianists who are strengthening their reading skills while expanding their repertoire beyond beginner method books.
Pieces IncludedBidin' My Time
Embraceable You
Fascinating Rhythm
I Got Rhythm
Oh Lady Be Good
Rhapsody in Blue
'S Wonderful
Somebody Loves Me
Summertime
The Man I Love
Three-Quarter Blues
This book is ideal for pianists who want accessible music that still sounds refined and satisfying, especially:
- Late beginner piano players
- Adult learners returning to the piano
- Students interested in easy jazz piano music
- Piano teachers looking for clear, playable arrangements
- Pianists exploring classic American jazz and Broadway repertoire
These arrangements allow you to focus on tone, musical flow, and expression, making Gershwin's music enjoyable to play and rewarding to hear from the very beginning.
Part of a Carefully Curated Piano SeriesThis book is part of the Beautiful Piano Songs by Classical Masters series, a growing collection of beginner-friendly piano books created with the same focus on clarity, readability, and musical quality.
The series features accessible arrangements of well-known works by composers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Grieg, Joplin, Gershwin, and other great masters, helping developing pianists enjoy real repertoire while building confidence and long-term musical satisfaction.
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