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Maximize Your Limited Practice Time with 12 Pieces Complete with Study Guides

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As a pianist, your practice time is precious. Every minute spent at the keyboard should be optimized to maximize your progress and enjoyment. One of the most effective ways to do this is to focus on practicing specific pieces with clear goals in mind. To help you make the most of your limited practice time, we've compiled a collection of 12 pieces, each accompanied by a comprehensive study guide.

1. Bach, Prelude in C Major from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1

This iconic prelude is a great way to warm up your fingers and develop your dexterity. The study guide provides detailed fingerings, articulation, and phrasing suggestions to help you master this Baroque classic.

Piano for Busy Teens 2: 12 Pieces with Study Guides to Maximize Limited Practice Time (Piano)

Piano for Busy Teens, Book 2: 12 Pieces with Study Guides to Maximize Limited Practice Time (Piano)

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A Close Up Of The Sheet Music For Bach's Prelude In C Major From The Well Tempered Clavier, Book 1 Piano For Busy Teens 2: 12 Pieces With Study Guides To Maximize Limited Practice Time (Piano)

2. Beethoven, Sonatina in G Major, Op. 49, No. 2

This charming sonatina is a great to Beethoven's music. The study guide offers tips on how to interpret the dynamics, phrasing, and ornamentation found in this Classical masterpiece.

A Close Up Of The Sheet Music For Beethoven's Sonatina In G Major, Op. 49, No. 2 Piano For Busy Teens 2: 12 Pieces With Study Guides To Maximize Limited Practice Time (Piano) — Beethoven's Sonatina in G Major is a beautiful and expressive piece of music.

3. Chopin, Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2

This romantic nocturne is a great way to develop your legato playing and control. The study guide provides insights into Chopin's unique style, including his use of rubato and pedaling.

A Close Up Of The Sheet Music For Chopin's Nocturne In E Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2 Piano For Busy Teens 2: 12 Pieces With Study Guides To Maximize Limited Practice Time (Piano)

4. Debussy, Clair de Lune from Suite bergamasque

This impressionistic masterpiece is a great way to explore the use of color and texture in piano music. The study guide offers suggestions on how to create the ethereal soundscape that Debussy intended.

A Close Up Of The Sheet Music For Debussy's Clair De Lune From Suite Bergamasque Piano For Busy Teens 2: 12 Pieces With Study Guides To Maximize Limited Practice Time (Piano) — Debussy's Clair de Lune is a dreamy and atmospheric piece of music.

5. Grieg, Lyric Pieces, Op. 43, No. 1 (Arietta)

This lyrical piece is a great way to develop your phrasing and control. The study guide offers insights into Grieg's use of harmony and melody, as well as tips on how to create a balanced and expressive performance.

A Close Up Of The Sheet Music For Grieg's Lyric Pieces, Op. 43, No. 1 (Arietta) Piano For Busy Teens 2: 12 Pieces With Study Guides To Maximize Limited Practice Time (Piano)

6. Handel, Sarabande from Suite in D Minor, HWV 437

This elegant sarabande is a great way to develop your rhythmic control and poise. The study guide provides detailed instructions on how to play the ornaments and grace notes found in this Baroque dance.

A Close Up Of The Sheet Music For Handel's Sarabande From Suite In D Minor, HWV 437 Piano For Busy Teens 2: 12 Pieces With Study Guides To Maximize Limited Practice Time (Piano) — Handel's Sarabande is a stately and dignified piece of music.

7. Haydn, Sonata in C Major, Hob. XVI:50

This cheerful sonata is a great way to practice your scales and arpeggios. The study guide provides tips on how to articulate the various motifs and develop a strong sense of rhythm.