These are some of my favorite pieces for beginning to early intermediate students. They are arranged in progressive order and were composed by Kabalevsky himself for his own students. The complete set includes 24 pieces: Melody, Polka, Rambling, Cradle Song, Playing, A Little Joke, Funny Event, Song, A Little Dance, March, Song of Autumn, Scherzo, Waltz, A Fable, Jumping, A Sad Story, Folk Song, Galop, Prelude, Clowns, Improvisation, A Short Story, Slow Waltz and A Happy Outing.
These are some of my favorite pieces for beginning to early intermediate students. They are arranged in progressive order and were composed by Kabalevsky himself for his own students. The complete set includes 24 pieces: Melody, Polka, Rambling, Cradle Song, Playing, A Little Joke, Funny Event, Song, A Little Dance, March, Song of Autumn, Scherzo, Waltz, A Fable, Jumping, A Sad Story, Folk Song, Galop, Prelude, Clowns, Improvisation, A Short Story, Slow Waltz and A Happy Outing.
About the composer…
Dmitri Kabalevsky was a prolific Soviet composer celebrated for his accessible yet artistically rich compositions. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, he studied at the Moscow Conservatory under Nikolai Myaskovsky. Kabalevsky’s music, marked by catchy melodies and rhythmic vitality, reflected Soviet ideals while maintaining integrity. Renowned works include Piano Concerto No. 3 and “The Comedians” suite. He was also an influential music educator, advocating for music’s importance in education. Kabalevsky’s enduring legacy includes his popular piano pieces for children and his significant contributions to Soviet music and music education, inspiring generations of musicians worldwide.
