Ronald Bennett

An unusual, intriguing piano suite. Conceived as a whole, each 2-page piece focuses on a particular emotion and is followed by a contrasting mental state. Its sophisticated qualities will appeal insta...

Jaguar Strut describes the picture of a sleek, confident jaguar just before he starts to spring into a fast run.

A fast, rhythmic, quickly learned piece for the student who does not have very much time to practice.

A charming solo reminiscent of sun-kissed days on the beach. A gentle syncopated rhythm permeates the piece. Excellent for recitals and easy to learn.

Vista is a grand, majestic solo for the early intermediate student, focusing on octave chordal jumps that suit the slightly smaller hand.

Sunrise at San Miguel is a crowd-pleaser. Its Spanish-sounding sequences and rolling arpeggios will instantly intrigue any student. Highly recommended! In A minor, some pedaling suggested. (The piece...

A dazzling, fast and furious showpiece that will motivate and satisfy! Like a toccata, the introductory low repeated notes/chords build massively to a rhythmic pattern that is a delight to play. Benne...

An excellent seasonal solo! The lyrics begin: On a dark and scary night... There are gasps on every line, and a spooky surprise awaits at the end of the piece. In mostly five-finger pattern. Key: C Ma...

Students will love impressing all their friends with a performance of Toccatina Tag. It's a fun and clever study in maintaining an even touch and steady rhythm. Key: C Major.

Wonderful impressionistic sounds. This well-crafted piece uses triplet broken chords in both hands (alternating). Both hands imitate each other in parallel fashion. Opening mezzo-piano dynamic is cont...

This fast and showy toccatina (toccata) has the hands moving parallel to each other with triads in the right hand and open fifths in the left. The left hand leads the way. The meter alternates between...

Mr. Bennett's delightful sense of humor is on full display in this melodramatic solo. Performers will enjoy the musical portrayals of 'The Mighty Tower', 'Termites Dance', the entrance of the king and...

An eight-measure introduction sets the stage for a delightful nocturne. The melody is voiced in double thirds over an arpeggiated bass (with damper pedal). A showy scale passage (cadenza) escorts the...

This light, quick-paced piece is given a dance-like feel by the staccato, o meter technique, in which most of the piece is played above Middle C. There is a refreshing, modern harmonic movement, and t...