Robert D. Vandall

Propulsion is an upbeat solo with contemporary sounds perfect for teenagers or young adults. It is also a study in melodic and harmonic octaves (an etude in disquise). C Major, 4/4 meter

An energetic and showy toccata that is small hand friendly. Driving eighth notes alternate between hands throughout. Quickly shifting dynamics contribute to the stormy turbulence. C Major, 4/4 meter....

Six diverse solos from a ballad, to a toccata, to a rock improvisation. Impressive music for teenagers or adults. Dream Song, Rock Improvisation, Iberian Nocturne (also in sheet), Whirlwind, Heart Son...

A 'Presto con fuoco' thriller! Shifting meters (4/4 and 6/8). Easily memorized. Fast and showy recital piece, F minor, mixed meter

Original piano solos which motivate elementary to late elementary students. Appealing, contemporary sounds in short, easy-to-learn pieces. Contrasting styles and keys. Students can creatively title th...

NFMC Selection 2001-2003. Gentle repeated patterns in the bass allow the performer to focus on expressive melodies of the treble. Sweeping hand over hand sixteenth note patterns in the middle section...

NFMC Selection 2001-2003. Moves about the keyboard with damper pedal letting the notes ring out. Wide use of contrasting dynamics. Hand over hand, D Major, 4/4 meter

NFMC Selection 2001-2003. Beautiful solo appropriately subtitled Barcarolle with a gentle rocking motion in 6/8 meter. Contemplative character. Moves about the keyboard with the damper pedal depressed...

Originally available from Myklas Music Press, this book has been re-engraved and features an attractive new cover. A continuation of the 'Celebrated Piano Solos' series of compilations which have time...

NFMC Selection 2001-2003. A 'buckeye' tree produces large, shiny, brown nuts. This easy ragtime piece has light syncopations in five finger positions. Its upbeat character shines brightly. syncopation...

NFMC Selection 2001-2003. A hard-driving, contemporary toccata for those talented students to demonstrate their abilities with. Fast and showy. This is sure to be another Vandall favorite.

This series offers some of the best piano sheet solos by noted composer Robert D. Vandall. Originally available from Myklas Music Press, this book has been re-engraved and features an attractive new c...

This series offers some of the best piano sheet solos by noted composer Robert D. Vandall. Originally available from Myklas Music Press, this book has been re-engraved and features an attractive new c...

NFMC Selection 2001-2003. Fast-paced and flashy tarantella in 6/8 meter. Develops left hand facility. Showy, yet small hand friendly. Dance theme. E minor.

A short, three movement sonatina. Each movement is two pages in length. Opening Allegro (G Major) is energetic with staccato triads alternating between hands contrasted by a lyrical tenor melody in th...

Eleven wonderful solos in the styles of the Romantic masters. Designed specifically for those students (or amateurs) who are not quite ready for the classics. Substantive repertoire for study and reci...

An upbeat and fun toccata (toccatina). Repeated chords accompany a bouncy left hand melody at first, then the hands change roles. 3+3+2 groupings of eighth notes and changing meters add to the fun. Ar...

Written to motivate sophisticated intermediate-level students, these three diverse chowstoppers are sure-to-please. *Ovation No. 1 (6/8 meter, A minor, 'Vivace') *Ovation No. 2 (Cut time, D Major, 'Al...

This gentle ballad uses a showy hand-over-hand technique with the left hand carrying the melody throughout. Largely harmonic in nature with damper pedal, hence the word 'glow'. A minor, cut time.