Debussy -- Children's Corner: For the Piano (Alfred Masterwork Edition)

After reading some of the other comments about this book and misconceptions about the title, I must include the comment that this book is definitely not for children, and it is not intended for folks just learning the piano! I would put the difficulty level at advanced.I purchased this book because of the high quality print that was obvious in the Amazon review page, as well as the very accurate transcription of this famous work. Because of the large number of special articulations necessary in this music it is important that the print quality be very acute so you can easily discern the details of pedal, staccato, fingering and numerous comments. This book fits the bill perfectly. It was written with Debussy's approach in the forefront. Comments in the score are in French and English. You can see notes throughout the stanzas like 'hold back a little', A little livelier', 'flutter pedal', Livelier little by little', etc..Another positive note about this edition is that it was "based on the autograph manuscript in the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris, and on Debussy's recording, made in 1913 for Welte Music Rolls" as explained in the forward. To me, this is a fantastic classic creation to provide the best musical details of Debussy's expectations in transcription format.The detailed forward also provides a lot of insight into how Debussy expects to play each the pieces and there are numerous additional comments throughout the score concerning damper and nuances in speed, performance of particular notes like very short grace notes, and how to improve the melody in certain passages. Truthfully, I have never seen so much detail go into a set of music and have to thank the editors and publisher, Alfred, for producing such an accurate transcription.This work stands head and shoulders above other copies I have (either pdf or hard copy) and I recommend this book for anyone interested in having a thorough analysis and high quality print of Debussy's Children's Corner.

I have really enjoyed this as an adult beginner, I find it easier to play than the baroque and classical pieces for some reason. The harmonies are beautiful and listening to it is a breath of fresh air.

Very nice book. Easy to read layout

Excellent edition.

The music is "For Children", but is serious compositions. Not easy of for beginners. Very beautiful pieces.

Gift for Xmas to son. He started playing it Christmas Day. He felt it was perfect.

I already played it and set it aside for playing again.Anne Stickles

Easy to read and clear notation in this version of the Debussy Children's Corner Suite

One of the better 'Alfred' publications - clear and good quality print with useful and sensible editing at a bargain price. Buy this instead of the separate pieces. It's Debussy - the music of course is beyond brilliant. It's not 'childrens' music, it's meant to evoke childhood (like 'Kinderszenen' by Schumann), though the imaginative titles and descriptive music is empathetic to Children's listening and playing. Technically about Grade 6-8 UK, though more experienced players can take this music to higher levels.

My copy from seventy years ago needed replacing. This is perfect.

Clear easy to read edition...wonderful music to play and listen to.

Good version easy to play from

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