Catherine Rollin: spartiti medio

This gently flowing solo is aptly named. An excellent study in balancing the right-hand melody over the left-hand accompaniment, it is perfect for developing a lyrical playing style as well. Written i...

Teachers and students love Catherine Rollin's duet series Dances for Two , and encouraged her to write all-new solo collections of pieces based on dance rhythms. Book 1

Descriptive sounds of nature are portrayed musically on the keyboard, in A-minor, with broken chord patterns, legato touch, and lots of expression. The opening section has delicately twinkling stars,...

Dramatic and creepy triplet figures, coupled with crescendos, sudden drops in dynamics, accents, left hand melody, and hand-over-hand technique make this song perfect for Halloween performances.

The rhythmic and subtly shifting left hand chord pattern provides a gentle foundation for the long, 'singing' melodic phrases of the right hand, which will include scale work and dotted rhythms. Ideal...

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A flowing and expressive legato technique is asked for in this tender solo for the intermediate level pianist. The left hand will accompany with sweeping broken chord figures while the right hand sing...

A gentle, lyrical melody glides over legato broken chord accompaniment as the early intermediate pianist uses 'tender' expression to tell a musical story.

A lyrical and flowing right-hand melody is set against a repeated syncopated rhythm in the left-hand in this intermediate piano solo by Catherine Rollin. The pleasing harmonies create a contemporary s...

This early intermediate solo is excellent for developing a keen listening ear, finely tuned to the sounds one might hear in canyon echoes. The slow tempo and key of G minor help to create the mysterio...

The beautiful melodies of American patriotic songs and folk tunes have been a source of inspiration for many people. American Medleys and Variations is a unique intermediate-level collection including...

Mississippi Moods portrays the essence of this southern state with a variety of musical styles and sounds. 'The Magnificent Mississippi' starts with a gospel feel, and students learn how to play jazzy...

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A dreamy, romantic style is the hallmark of this G-major solo that will be easily accessible to early-intermediate students. Broken fifths in each hand set the stage in the A section and are used to m...

The stateliness of a sarabande is portrayed elegantly in this A minor solo. The left hand is an excellent study in blocked chords. The right-hand melody must be projected over these chords throughout....

The beauty of the Barcarolle...the sumptuous flair of the flamenco dancer...the death-defying life of the torero...this third book in Catherine Rollin's fiery series serves up five late intermediate s...

Catherine Rollin's The Grand Canyon celebrates one of the greatest wonders of the world. Written in three movements, it begins with 'Canyon Sunrise,' a piece that depicts a peaceful sunrise through it...

This gently flowing solo is aptly named. An excellent study in balancing the right-hand melody over the left-hand accompaniment, it is perfect for developing a lyrical playing style as well. Written i...

There is a Flamenco dance feel, as well as Spanish rhythms, exciting dynamics, phrasing, and contrasts in touch in this intermediate level piece.