Willis Music

10 songs of American pride for developing pianists, including: America, the Beautiful - Battle Hymn of the Republic - The Caissons Go Rolling Along - Marine's Hymn - Star Spangled Banner - Stars and S...

The Acrobat is an energetic piece that tumbles excitedly all over the keyboard. Great practice for drop-rolls (two-note slurs) and legato phrasing. In C Major.

Students eager to play a fast show-offy song will delight in playing Carolyn Miller's The Race Car. This A-minor piece sounds hard, yet fits perfectly in small hands and includes repeated triplet patt...

Provides students with an entertaining yet instructional romp through various octaves over the keyboard. Repeated patterns make The Dancing Bears easy to learn and fun to play!

A delightful piece for the earliest beginner and ideal for the very first recital! In Middle C position, with lyrics and optional teacher accompaniment.

The Gentle Brook sparkles! Lots of hand-over-hand movement, yet easy to learn because of patterns and natural charm. A simple, delightful piece. Key: C Major.

A vibrant, pretty piece! The light running 16th notes are the perfect imitation of a gurgling brook, with a calm middle section that recalls a little bit of Pachelbel's Canon in D. Lots of hand-over-h...

Festive Celebration is a fast, animated duet that is great fun to play. A jaunty melody in the primo is supported by offbeat seventh chords in the bass, all building to an exciting conclusion. Recomme...

Young students will relish singing along with the lyrics and learning the seven colors of the rainbow. In addition, well-placed phrasing and dynamic markings help to make this gentle song an effective...

An energetic, happy song about being out in the sunshine! In mostly five-finger position. Key: F Major.

Easy, classy arrangements of eight Christmas favorites for the progressing piano student: Away in a Manger - Deck the Hall - The First Noel - It Came upon the Midnight Clear - Jingle Bells - Jolly Old...

Full of ascending arpeggios and cascading running notes, Stormy Seas delivers a solid recital show-stopper! Key: A Minor.

A very good pianistic introduction to perhaps one of the greatest works ever composed.

Description: Purpose: I wanted young students to work on playing a smooth, lyrical piece, and thus improve their musicianship. Suggestions for Instruction: - Practice the left-hand harmonic intervals...