Tansman excelled at composing educational works, writing various pieces in response to requests from multiple major publishers, in addition to his primary publisher, Max Eschig (France). He had a pre-war relationship with the prestigious Universal Edition in Vienna and provided this work in 1958. The grade is generally aroundCzernyOp. 29, but there are also difficult passages that demand more advanced technique. It does not include jazz or blues-style pieces, and the overall tone is consistently refined and elegant. The collection is rich in variety and rewarding to listen to, featuring polyphonic music reminiscent ofBach, archaic dance forms, mechanical neoclassical styles, and elegant Viennese waltzes, offering significant educational benefits.

Contents

• 1. Hungarian Mood (Auf ungarische Art) Moderato 4/4 A minor
• 2. Toccata Allegro moderato 2/2 C major
• 3. Meditation Lento cantabile 4/4 D major
• 4. Gigue Molto allegro 6/8 C major
• 5. Echo Allegretto grazioso 4/4 A minor
• 6. Two-part Gavotte (Gavotte mit zwei Stimmen) Allegretto grazioso 2/2 C major
• 7. Siciliana Andante con moto 6/8 A minor
• 8. Study (Etüde) Vivo 3/4 A minor
• 9. Fughetta Allegro con moto 4/4 C major
• 10. Vienna (Wiener Walzer) Tempo di Walzer 3/4 C major