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Schirmer's Library, volume 2071
Part of a long-running numbered series. Volumes share layout and binding, so a shelf of them stays consistent.
Product detailSKU #1283462205996
G. SchirmerBeethoven: Favorite Piano Works - Schirmer's Library Of Musical Classics LB 2071 By Beethoven
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schirmer edition collecting Beethoven's better-known piano works in one volume. For pianists who want core repertoire without buying separate scores.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Intermediate to advanced pianists building a Beethoven repertoire
- Teachers who want several assignable pieces in one purchase
- Players replacing a worn-out or marked-up older copy
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Early students — Beethoven's writing assumes solid two-hand independence
- Anyone needing the complete sonatas; this is a selected collection
- Urtext purists who want no editorial fingering or phrasing
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Favorite works, not complete works
A selection of the most-played pieces. You'll still need separate volumes for the full sonata cycle.
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Single-composer collection
Cheaper per piece than individual sheets, and it keeps a term's worth of assignments in one book on the stand.
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Schirmer editorial markings
Fingering and phrasing are editor-supplied rather than Beethoven's own — helpful for students, debatable for advanced players.
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Print softcover volume
New copies resist lying flat. Expect to break the spine gently or clip pages for the first few sessions.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check the contents list — the pieces you want may not be included
- 02No audio, CD or download code
- 03Editorial fingerings are suggestions, not the composer's; ignore them if they don't fit your hand
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this have Moonlight Sonata or Für Elise?
Check the printed contents before ordering. It's a selected collection, so specific pieces vary from the complete editions.
02Is this the complete Beethoven sonatas?
No. It's a selection of favorite works, not the full sonata cycle.
03What playing level does this need?
Beethoven's piano writing generally sits at intermediate level and up, with real demands on hand independence and pedaling.
04Is this an urtext edition?
Schirmer's Library volumes carry editorial fingering and phrasing rather than presenting the manuscript unedited.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Schirmer's Library Of Musical Classics LB 2071 By Beethoven
