If you finish Part II, you will never look at the piano the same way. Your fingers will feel heavier (in a good way), your listening will be sharper, and you will understand why Russian pianists (from Richter to Kissin) have that unique, singing tone.

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, you are entering a pivotal stage where simple notes transform into genuine musicality. Amazon.com What Makes Part II Different?

: Contains over 100 short pieces, including Russian folk songs and works by classical masters like Mozart , Telemann , and Shostakovich .

B — bars 17–24 (contrast; relative major B♭) 17. RH: F4 A4 B♭4 C5 | D5 C5 B♭4 A4 LH: B♭2 — F3 B♭2 F3 | C3 — G3 C3 G3 18. RH: (broken thirds) A4 C5 A4 C5 | B♭4 D5 B♭4 D5 LH: B♭2 — F3 B♭2 F3 | F2 — C3 F2 C3 19–20. Sequence rising: melody to D5–E♭5 with light staccato; LH plays steady quavers under. 21–24. Turn back to G minor using a descending line and a ii°–V7 (A°/D7) prep cadence; dynamics mp.