Download or read book Chopin-Schaum, Book One written by Frédéric Chopin and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) composed his great music under abstract titles such as: Preludes, Mazurkas, Berceuses, and Waltzes. Modern education advocates graphic descriptive captions that tell incidents: that is why Mr. Schaum has substituted historically interesting titles for the abstract terms. The original titles are always in parentheses. This wealth of true biographical information adds musical appreciation to these authentic Chopin excerpts.This newly engraved edition will be welcomed by teachers and students.