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Lynn Freeman Olson has brought together an appealing, smoky blues style and a polyphonic framework in what will be a favorite performance piece for the intermediate level pianist. Phrasing, shifting r...

This two-page late elementary piano solo by Lynn Freeman Olson is a lively excursion in the key of C. Contrasts between legato and staccato passages are featured.

The left hand will be featuring the haunting melodic line in most of this D minor, 4/4, andante composition. During the playing of the main theme, the right hand plays quietly in block chords, but the...

Alfred's Basic Piano Library, Level 2. A brassy, G position fanfare sound is featured throughout this late elementary level solo, and a variety of dynamics and touches create a joyous mood that will b...

Perfect for festival and audition lists requiring standard literature at this early level, this book is designed for students who are exploring authentic literature from the Classic to Modern eras for...

This book fills the need for students at the earliest level, providing solos to play for fun.

As you might expect, this piece has a 'bounce' which comes from phrasing left and right hands in a 'drop-roll' technique that combines a slur with an ending staccato note. It is written in F Major, wi...

In a 'dreamily, very free' setting, the student will be using a great portion of the keyboard in a very legato, sustained style. The main section uses a lot of harmonic thirds, fourths and fifths, and...

Easy five-finger arrangements of the world's most popular melodies, designed to encourage independent reading. Duet accompaniments provide a fuller sound and a chance for involvement by a teacher, fri...

Here are new original sonatinas that progress in difficulty. Each sonatina projects a unique style and offers an outstanding opportunity for early analysis of form and practice steps.

A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection.

The student is challenged to play at a 'very lively' tempo, and this piece is written in such a way that even younger students will be able to do it. Written in A minor, and using hand positioning tha...

This is the first edition to incorporate the complete set of four sonatinas under one cover with the original dynamics and articulations. Enjoyable for intermediate students, the singing melodies and...

There is a nice Latin flavor, played at a 'bright and happy' tempo, in this enjoyable C Major song in rondo form. The pianist will play triads in 1st inversion, both in the melody and in the accompani...

Written in E minor, this song paints a musical landscape of native drums and flutes, and a gently flowing river. The pianist is given interesting rhythms, both in the left hand 'drum' pattern, as well...

This patriotic George M. Cohan favorite opens and closes with fanfares in both hands, with the body of the song well-arranged for the later elementary level pianist. The addition of well-placed rests,...

Early intermediate students will be challenged by this piece in the Romantic style in D-flat major. The left-hand sets the contemplative mood with a repeated accompaniment pattern. A middle bridge sec...

Legato Sempre' and the sustain pedal give the smooth feel of flowing water to this soothing song which rarely rises above 'piano' dynamics. There is variety throughout, though, in the melodic figures,...

Set in 4/4 time, in a minor, modal setting, and played in a quick, vivace tempo, this dramatic piece combines many touches, accents, and bold dynamics throughout. Most of the keyboard is utilized, the...

This piece is fast paced in the key of F major and 6/8 time. Constant 8th notes keep hands moving from one position to another. The left hand provides rhythmic interest and even plays the melody from...

Rio Toccata is an exciting, contemporary style, 8-page solo, designated to be played in a 'Driving and bright' manner, and featuring shifting accents, varied touches, extremes of loud and soft dynamic...

Set in waltz time, in C Major, and using the basic hand positions learned during the first year of piano study, this song will make a nice performance piece, showing off many basic technical skills. T...