Music, Composition and Theory

Rowy van Hest
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Free Music Scores for Piano or Harpsichord

The music scores and MP3s on this page are really free. Piano teachers may freely use all the material (pdf, mp3 and video) in their lessons.

12 Preludes by 12 Composers

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Because a prelude in one of the easy keys (F Major) was missing I added one of mine as a bonus.

01. Prelude in G major - A. van den Kerckhoven, 1618 - 1701
02. Prelude in C major - John Blow, 1649 - 1708
03. Prelude in A minor - Johann Krieger, 1651 - 1735
04. Prelude in C major - François Couperin, 1668 - 1733
05. Prelude in C minor - John Sheeles, 1695 - 1765
06. Prelude in D major - Franz Anton Maichelbeck, 1702 - 1750
07. Prelude in A minor - Johann Ludwig Krebs, 1713 - 1780
08. Prelude in B minor - Christian Heinrich Rinck, 1770 - 1846
09. Prelude in D major - Alexandre P. F. Boëly, 1785 - 1858
10. Prelude in G major - Karl Heinrich Zöllner, 1792 - 1836
11. Prelude in E minor - Luigi Bottazzo, 1845 - 1924
12. Prelude in D minor - Anatoly Lyadov, 1855 - 1914
Bonus - Prelude in F Major - Rowy van Hest

Nicole Melanie - A Piano Album for Children

The new version (2022) of this beloved album for piano. Download the free music score (PDF). Download all MP3 (zip).

Check out the How to Play (Nicole Melanie) videos at YouTube with the visualisation of a piano player. Download the same videos without ads at Google Drive.

Most popular are Bubbles in the Sun, The Cat (sneaking up on a mouse) and the playful Music Box Ballerina.

01. Nicole - my daughter (video Google Drive)
02. Bubbles in the sun - very easy to play (video)
03. Brave Girl - to all brave girls (video)
04. Soft Dreams - a peaceful dream (video)
05. The cat - sneaking up on a mouse (video)
06. Magical Forest - with a sparkle in her eyes (video)
07. Music Box Ballerina - an antique music box (video)

6 Little Preludes for Piano Solo

Contrapuntal preludes for piano. If you like Bach's 6 little preludes, you'll like these too. Download the free piano album (PDF) and the free MP3 (zip).

01. Prelude in G Major - (mp3)
02. Prelude in D Minor
03. Prelude in E Major
04. Prelude in D Minor II
05. Prelude in C Major
06. Prelude in C Major II (white keys only)

12 Minuets by 12 Composers

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The minuets are based on ancient editions and manuscripts. Most minuets are of an intermediate level, some of them are easy to play. A bonus minuet has been added, the famous Coventry Carol.

01. Minuet in A minor - Johann Krieger, 1651 - 1735
02. Minuet in G major - Charles H. Wilton, 1761 - 1832
03. Minuet in D minor - Michel Corrette, 1709 - 1795
04. Minuet in E minor - John Stanley, 1712 - 1786
05. Minuet in G major - Giovanni Martini, 1706 - 1784
06. Minuet in D minor - Jean-Baptiste Lully, 1632 - 1687
07. Minuet in C minor - Georg Friedrich Händel, 1685 - 1759
08. Minuet in G major - Jean-Philippe Rameau, 1683 - 1764
09. Minuet in F major - Anonymous, 18th century
10. Minuet in E minor - François Couperin, 1668 - 1733
11. Minuet in A minor - Johann Konrad Baustetter, 1700 - 1782
12. Minuet in D major - Charles Dieupart, 1667 - 1740
Bonus - Coventry Carol Minuet - Anonymous/Rowy van Hest

Spring - 12 Compositions for Piano

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The easiest part of 4 Seasons for Piano. All 12 compositions are written in Aeolian or Ionian mode. It means that only the 7 notes of the scale are being used. There are no alterations. It doesn't make the music simple though. Try it, it's free.

03. Spring - On my bicycle
05. Spring - Bird in a Tree
06. Spring - Quiet Sunday

12 Fughettas (Little Fugues) by 12 Composers

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01. Fughetta in F major - A. van den Kerckhoven, 1618 - 1701
02. Fughetta in G dorian - Johann Kaspar Kerll, 1627 - 1693
03. Fughetta in G major - Johann Pachelbel, 1653 - 1706
04. Fughetta in E minor - Antonio Tormo, 17th century
05. Fughetta in C major - Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow, 1663 - 1712
06. Fughetta in E minor - Domenico Zipoli, 1688 - 1726
07. Fughetta in F major - Johann Ernst Eberlin, 1702 - 1762
08. Fughetta in C major - Charles Burney, 1726 - 1814
09. Fughetta in G major - Emanuel Alois Förster, 1748 - 1823
10. Fughetta in G minor - Johann Ernst Rembt, 1749 - 1810
11. Fughetta in G major - Christian Heinrich Rinck, 1770 - 1846
12. Fughetta in G major - Max Reger, 1873 – 1916

3 Funny Pieces for Piano Solo

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01. Singing in the shower - We all do it
02. A cold - To sneeze or not to sneeze, that is the question
03. Bear in the city - A naughty bear wandering around in the city

Piano Album - For the Elderly

Nostalgic musings at the piano. 9 compositions for piano solo. Download the free sheet music (PDF). Download all MP3 (zip).

01. Malinconico I
02. Malinconico II
03. Malinconico III
04. Malinconico IV
05. Malinconico V
06. Malinconico VI
07. Malinconico VII
08. Malinconico VIII
09. Malinconico IX

3 Times a Witch for Piano Solo

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01. The Witch (harpsichord) - A young enthusiastic witch
02. On my Broomstick - A relaxed middle-aged witch
03. Sad Old Witch - An old melancholic witch

Piano Album - For the Children

9 compositions for piano solo. Download the free sheet music (PDF). Download all MP3 (zip).

01. Frère Jacques (paraphrase)
02. On my bike
03. Bedtime
04. A Story
05. Alone
06. Excited
07. Hopscotch
08. Another Story
09. All's well that ends well

3 Rondoletti for Piano Solo

Rondoletti are simple Rondos. Download the free music score (PDF). Download the free MP3 (zip).

01. Rondoletto I - Allegretto
02. Rondoletto II (Brabant) - Andante
03. Rondoletto III - Allegro

3 Preludes for Piano Solo

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01. Prelude in D Major - A melodic prelude
02. Prelude in E Minor - A melodic prelude
03. Prelude in F Major - A playful prelude