Play It Again: Piano Book 1

Play It Again: Piano Book 1 is designed for adults returning to the piano after time away from the instrument. Whether you played casually, studied formally, or simply miss making music, this thoughtfully structured book helps rebuild confidence, technique, and enjoyment at the keyboard. Featuring 28 carefully selected pieces spanning Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Jazz, Ragtime, traditional, and contemporary styles, the book uses real repertoire to guide your progression from Elementary to Intermediate levels (approx. UK Grades 1–4).

Each piece includes two full pages of clear, accessible practice tips, addressing technique, interpretation, fingering, and stylistic understanding. Additional Technique and Theory sections at the front and back provide a deeper foundation for returning players. Book 1 is designed so you can progress sequentially or dip in at the level that best matches your current ability. Whether revisiting favorite styles or discovering new ones, this book helps you rebuild fluency while keeping the learning experience musically rewarding.

Ideal for adults saying “I used to play piano…” who want a structured, confidence‑boosting way to return to a meaningful pastime.

Key Features

• Ideal for adults returning to piano after a break
• 28 pieces from real repertoire with two pages of practice guidance per piece
• Progresses from Elementary to Intermediate (UK Grades 1–4)
• Includes Technique and Theory sections for deeper learning
• Covers Classical, Baroque, Romantic, Jazz, Ragtime, traditional, and contemporary styles
• Accessible softcover format from Schott Music

Contents

Elementary
Air (Purcell)
Minuet, BWV Anh. 114 (Petzold)
Andantino, Op. 137 No. 8 (Bertini)
The Sick Doll, Op. 39 No. 7 (Tchaikovsky)
Salut d’Amour, Op. 12 (Elgar)
Calypso (Kember)
Super Duck (Cobb)

Late Elementary
King William’s March (Clarke)
Allegro, KV 3 (Mozart)
Soldier’s March, Op. 68 No. 2 (Schumann)
Allegro non troppo, Op. 82 No. 65 (Girlitt)
Study, Op. 108 No. 25 (Schytte)
Maple Leaf Rag (Joplin)
Jump Shuffle (Richards)

Early Intermediate
Prelude, BWV 999 (Bach)
Study, Op. 37 No. 20 (Lemoine)
Les Pifferari (Gounod)
Prelude, Op. 28 No. 7 (Chopin)
Sailor’s Hornpipe (Traditional)
Mississippi Rag (Kember)
Three Outasight Mice (Readdy)

Intermediate
Sonatina, Op. 36 No. 2 (Clementi)
Study, Op. 849 No. 29 (Czerny)
Ballade, Op. 100 No. 15 (Burgmüller)
A Little Night Music, KV 525 (Mozart)
Gymnopédie No. 1 (Satie)
Fried Chicken (Moser)
Karma (Spanswick)