Willis Music

An elegant waltz evoking the ambience of lovers in Paris. This could be used as a recital piece in which the student should let the music breathe and linger without pushing.

A delightful dance in D minor. Remains in five-finger pattern, and is suitable for even the youngest beginner.

11 hymns: Amazing Grace - Faith of Our Fathers - For the Beauty of the Earth - Holy, Holy, Holy - Jesus Loves Me - Jesus Loves the Little Children - Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee - Kum bah yah - Prais...

Description: It is in A B A form with a coda. The song has direct dynamic contrasts and also shading (crescendo- decrescendo). It is meant to be played in a 'lively' tempo that the student can master....

Description: This contains three movements similar to those that might be found in a classical sonatina. The first movement is in ABA' form with a medium tempo. The second movement has a lyrical, cant...

Description: A short beginning piece that has several teaching ideas. It begins in middle-C position and the right-hand position changes at m. 9. Purpose: Introduces various touches, dynamic contrasts...

Description: Introduction to toccatina style bass pattern; legato/staccato touches; contrasting dynamics on repeat patterns; and also uses a coda passage at the end. Purpose: A practice in coordinatio...

Description: It has a waltz-type sound. It's written in d minor and parallel D Major. The RH uses several different positions. The LH stays in a d minor 5-finger position. Purpose: Teaches RH phrasing...

Description: An easy piece in 6/8 time that can sound hard when played fast. RH uses the same 5-finger patterns with various harmonies. The melody is played in both hands as a melody workout for the h...

Ten short selections in different styles for beginners, with bigger notes to provide greater ease in reading.

Revised, fingered and annotated by Thomas a'Becket. Written to precede Czerny's School of Velocity studies.

This six-level series of method books contain all of the necessary elements for learning piano, with an emphasis on musicality. The books encourage accuracy, provide motivation to learn quickly, raise...

Description: This piece is written in Middle C position, is 40 measures long (including the repeat) and is in 3/4 time. The melody is shared between the LH and the RH and spans four octaves. This piec...

Description: This piece is written in Middle C position, is 24 measures long and in common time. The tempo is moderate and the melody hints at a barnyard theme. The LH crosses over the RH several time...

8 great holiday classics are included in this collection of elementary level recital solos by 4 exclusive Willis composers.

For the first time, the Step by Step Piano Course is presented in a comprehensive volume featuring lessons, solos, and theory exercises. This time-tested course provides students with an opportunity t...

Each book in this series contains short warm-up exercises to be played at the beginning of the student's practice session. Performing these technical exercises will help develop strong hands and flexi...