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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.

The modest syncopations help give this attractive solo a Spanish/Latin American feel. Lively and articulated fun. D Major, 4/4 meter.

A dark sounding tarantella in the key of D minor. The articulated (staccatos and accents) left hand drives this piece throughout. Fast and showy. Full of contrasting dynamics. 6/8 meter. Dance theme (...

The ten original solos in this collection provide students with a wealth of diverse musical experiences. Includes 'Graceful Waltz' (G Major), 'Scarecrow Dance' (A Minor), 'The King's Pipers' (F Mixoly...

Expressive playing is the hallmark of this solo written in F major. Voicing of the melody is crucial as the right hand often has two-part writing. This piece uses syncopated pedaling to help create a...

The Take Note series is Robert Vandall's first collection of solos with Alfred. Each book is full of varying styles, keys and tempos. A special 'Take Note' section is included for each piece to help s...

The Take Note series is Robert Vandall's first collection of solos with Alfred. Each book is full of varying styles, keys and tempos. A special 'Take Note' section is included for each piece to help s...

Students literally will be doing 'flips' with this piece as the left hand frequently crosses over the right hand to create the somersault effect, both visually and musically. Written in the key of C m...

Fingers will truly fly in this fast and precise toccata-like solo. The left hand features eighth-note ostinato figures while the right hand melody consists mainly of sixteenth notes. The melody offers...

In Let's Visit Yosemite, late-elementary piano students can journey to Yosemite National Park in California. The set includes two solos and three activity pages. The activity pages review musical conc...

In Let's Visit the Grand Canyon, late-elementary piano students can journey to this famous national park in Arizona. The set includes two solos and three activity pages. The activity pages review musi...

In Let's Visit the Great Smoky Mountains, late-elementary piano students can take a musical journey to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The set includes two solos a...

This aptly named solo is filled with major, minor and diminished triads in both block and broken forms. The lively 2/4 meter and crisply articulated block chords create an exciting A section. The cont...

Nevada Riches highlights through music the 'riches for which Nevada is known. Striking It Rich depicts the discovery of the Comstock Lode, a rich deposit of silver discovered at the present site of Vi...

All students who play the piano want to play music that is impressive to an audience. They are drawn to pieces that challenge them to move their fingers, arms and hands quickly, creating sounds that b...

All students who play the piano want to play music that is impressive to an audience. They are drawn to pieces that challenge them to move their fingers, arms and hands quickly, creating sounds that b...

Individually and together as a suite, these timeless hymns remind us that heaven is the place that is home and on the shore. Robert D. Vandall's exquisite arrangements are musically satisfying to both...

The 6/8 meter of this solo gives it a relaxed feel and compliments the blues style. The E minor tonal center takes on a Dorian modal sound with the use of C# in both the melody and the accompaniment....

This lyrical solo hovers between the keys of D major and D minor, giving the overall impression of a modal tonality. The flexible, moderate tempo lends itself easily to the 3/4 meter, creating a dance...

Celebrated Lyrical Solos, Book 1 by Robert D. Vandall, is designed to aid students with musicality when playing lyrical music. The series features favorite Vandall solos, as well as newly composed pie...

Celebrated Lyrical Solos, Book 2 by Robert D. Vandall is designed to aid students with musicality when playing lyrical music. The series features favorite Vandall solos as well as newly composed piece...

Celebrated Lyrical Solos, Book 3 by Robert D. Vandall is designed to aid students with musicality when playing lyrical music. The series features favorite Vandall solos as well as newly composed piece...

Celebrated Lyrical Solos, Book 4 by Robert D. Vandall is designed to aid students with musicality when playing lyrical music. The series features favorite Vandall solos as well as newly composed piece...

Celebrated Lyrical Solos, Book 5 by Robert D. Vandall is designed to aid students with musicality when playing lyrical music. The series features favorite Vandall solos as well as newly composed piece...