We purchased all of the sheet music from a local store that closed their doors.  If the sheet music is listed in "like new" condition it is unsold sheet music with a very minor condition from sitting on store shelves over the years.

If it is listed in "very good" condition it is most likely used sheet music (typically has minor edge wear, dog ear corner, or very tiny split in the seam)  I list the specific issue (if any) in the seller notes above.  I should also say I will not sell sheet music that is brittle or has writing or torn pages.   

Check my seller feedback of 100% positive for over 5000 listings.  I stand behind every item I sell...... thx

Schaum Sheet Music Levels

Schaum Sheet Music Levels and Standard Grade Comparisons

Schaum Level 1: Early Beginner

1. Schaum Level 1

Comparable Standard Grade: Pre-Grade 1

Skills: Basic note reading, finger numbers, rhythms with whole, half, and quarter notes.

2. Schaum Level 1-1/2

Comparable Standard Grade: Late Pre-Grade 1

Skills: Slightly expanded hand movement, simple melodies with hands moving together, starting basic dynamics (p, f).

Schaum Level 2: Beginner

1. Schaum Level 2

Comparable Standard Grade: Grade 1

Skills: Simple hand coordination, eighth notes, limited accidentals (flats/sharps).

2. Schaum Level 2-1/2

Comparable Standard Grade: Late Grade 1 - Early Grade 2

Skills: More hand independence, additional articulations like staccato and legato, slightly expanded range.

Schaum Level 3: Elementary

1. Schaum Level 3

Comparable Standard Grade: Grade 2 - Early Grade 3

Skills: Polyphony, dynamics such as crescendo/decrescendo, expanded use of accidentals.

2. Schaum Level 3-1/2

Comparable Standard Grade: Late Grade 3

Skills: Introduction to minor keys, rhythmic syncopation, simple ornaments like trills.

Schaum Level 4: Late Elementary/Early Intermediate

1. Schaum Level 4

Comparable Standard Grade: Grade 3 - Early Grade 4

Skills: More complex rhythms, expressive phrasing, greater use of minor keys.

2. Schaum Level 4-1/2

Comparable Standard Grade: Late Grade 4 - Early Grade 5

Skills: Increased hand independence, moderate tempo variations, arpeggios, expanded dynamic control.

Schaum Level 5: Intermediate

1. Schaum Level 5

Comparable Standard Grade: Grade 4 - Grade 5

Skills: Advanced dynamic markings, complex rhythms, multi-voice textures, early advanced techniques.

2. Schaum Level 5-1/2

Comparable Standard Grade: Late Grade 5 - Early Grade 6

Skills: Complex phrasing, wider hand movements, added technical elements like more intricate fingerings and syncopation.

Schaum Level 6: Advanced

1. Schaum Level 6

Comparable Standard Grade: Grade 6 - Early Grade 7

Skills: Full dynamic and expressive range, sophisticated polyphony, greater technical demands.

2. Schaum Level 6-1/2

Comparable Standard Grade: Grade 7 - Grade 8 (and beyond)

Skills: High technical mastery with rapid passagework, challenging ornaments, complex harmony, and interpretative skills.