John Wesley Schaum

The music of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) covers every mood and emotion in human experience. Bach has earned a unique position in musical history as the most inventive, creative, and important co...

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 incide...

The music of Mozart is now more popular than ever before! John W. Schaum's arrangements of symphonic works, concertos, and difficult piano solos make these timeless works easy to play. Based on events...

The Virtuoso Pianist first appeared in 1873 and has become one of the standards of piano technique throughout the world. For this edition, Mr. Schaum has used eighth notes instead of sixteenth notes a...

TECHNIC TRICKS are sets of easy etudes designed to satisfy the need for very early technical training. Most piano technic books begin at the grade-two-level, or at an even more advanced stage. There i...

TECHNIC TRICKS are sets of easy etudes designed to satisfy the need for very early technical training. Most piano technic books begin at the grade-two level, or at an even more advanced stage. There i...

The pieces in this series are long-time favorites that have appeal for pianists of all ages. Very carefully correlated to standard piano method levels, each book contains arrangements that are musical...

The number one choice of piano teachers everywhere now has new artwork, new engravings, and new fingering revisions. These piano solo arrangements of traditional and popular Christmas favorites includ...

Bring festive magic to your piano! With "A Schaum Christmas: The Red Book" from the renowned publisher Alfred Publishing, making music during the holiday season becomes a truly heartwarming experience...

Ragtime is a word probably derived from 'ragged time'. It began to flourish in the 1890's, its basis being strong syncopation in both melody and accompaniment. Scott Joplin did not invent ragtime, but...

This elementary-level piece has appeal for all ages, and is a quartet that almost plays itself! So many success factors are built in that students really do love to perform this piece. The staccatos a...

John W. Schaum. A piano method that emphasizes the importance of actively 'making music' while learning the fundamentals of piano technique.

Johann Friedrich Burgmuller (1806-1874) published several albums of piano studies that have become standard works. This collection consists entirely of 25 Progressive Pieces, Op. 100. Mr. Schaum has r...

Johann Friedrich Burgmuller (1806-1874) published several albums of piano studies that have become standard works. This collection consists entirely of 18 Studies, Op. 109. Mr. Schaum has renamed some...

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 incide...

Physical training and discipline are needed for both athletics and keyboard playing. Keyboard muscle conditioning is called technic. Technic exercises are as important to the keyboard player as workou...

Physical training and discipline are needed for both athletics and keyboard playing. Keyboard muscle conditioning is called technic. Technic exercises are as important to the keyboard player as workou...

Physical training and discipline are needed for both athletics and keyboard playing. Keyboard muscle conditioning is called technic. Technic exercises are as important to the keyboard player as workou...

Physical training and discipline are needed for both athletics and keyboard playing. Keyboard muscle conditioning is called technic. Technic exercises are as important to the keyboard player as workou...

Have fun learning improvisation with simple explanations and examples. This method encourages student creativity by providing ideas for composting and musical expression. Chord dexterity and ear train...

From basic counting to swing! Progressive presentation of note and rest recognition and value reinforces students understanding of rhythms and time signatures.

Bring rhythm and groove to your piano! With "Rhythm & Blues Book 1" from the renowned Schaum Publications, pianists can discover the thrilling world of popular music styles. This sheet music collectio...

A great music educator once said, Rhythm is caught, not taught. Duet playing provides valuable experience developing a sense of rhythm. These duets are designed for two students at the same level - pr...

Schaum level I. A nice arrangement of the famous Stephen Adams piece is presented here, in G Major, with a very basic melody and accompaniment, but including the best features of the original version....