Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Album for the Young, Op.39

ebook 24 Charming Piano Pieces for Children and Beginners

By Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

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A timeless treasure of lyrical piano miniatures for young players.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893), one of the Romantic era's greatest composers, wrote the Album for the Young, Op.39 in 1878 as a gift to children and beginners, offering music that is simple to play yet rich in character and beauty.
This beloved collection contains 24 short, descriptive pieces, each with an evocative title such as Morning Prayer, Waltz, The Sick Doll, and Sweet Dream. Tchaikovsky's masterful sense of melody, harmony, and color makes these works far more than mere exercises — they are miniature stories told through music, ideal for inspiring young pianists to play expressively from the very beginning.
  • Complete, clearly engraved edition – optimized for digital reading on tablets, e-readers, or computers.
  • 24 lyrical and descriptive miniatures – perfect for children and early-intermediate students.
  • Musical and expressive – encourages artistry while building fundamental technique.
  • Variety of moods and styles – waltzes, prayers, lullabies, and playful character pieces.
  • Ideal for teachers and families introducing young pianists to Romantic repertoire.
  • 👉 Add this enchanting Tchaikovsky classic to your digital library and inspire a lifelong love of expressive piano playing in young students.
    Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Album for the Young, Op.39