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Elementary


Along the Blackfoot River
Mary Leaf
One Piano, Four Hands

E1043 / 2.95

This elementary duet written for one piano four hands is in the key of A minor and 4/4 time. This piece offers an interesting contrast in articulations between the primo and secondo parts, giving each student an opportunity to play the melody. [View Sample Page]

 


Bluegrass Bounce

E1009 / 2.95

Karen Ann Krieger

One piano, four hands
This delightful duet is the perfect choice for ensemble fun. Students will love the bluegrass melody, the clapping, and the moderate syncopation of their primo part, while teachers will enjoy the lively banjo styling of their secondo part. Bluegrass Bounce is sure to turn your next lesson into a jumpin’ jamboree.

 

Celtic Charm

E1011 / 2.95

Karen Ann Krieger

One Piano, Four Hands
This delightful elementary piano duet evokes the sounds and imagery of The Emerald Isle. Featuring a lively dance tempo reminiscent of a jig, and harmonies that suggest the bagpipes, Celtic Charm is a wonderful addition to The FJH Piano Ensemble Series.

 


Danny the Drummer
Kevin Olson
One Piano, Four Hands

E1053 / 2.95

Written for one piano four hands, this elementary level duet provides a spirited rhythmic experience that both the primo and secondo parts participate in. Included are opportunities for students to tap a rhythm underneath the piano keys while the other part plays notes on the keys. Each part contains a variety of articulations, with amusing lyrics about Danny the Drummer that your students will love playing together! [View Sample Page]

 


Floating in the Clouds
Emilie Lin

E1068 / 2.95

This elementary duet in A minor is sensitive, expressive, lyrical, and sophisticated. Appealing to young students as well as beginning adults, with both the primo and secondo parts taking turns with the melody.

 


Rock, Scissors, Paper

E1022 / 2.95

Wynn-Anne Rossi

One piano, four hands
Fun to play and easy to read, this duet written in the D position is a musical version of the game "rock, scissors, paper." Lessons will turn into child's play as this quirky work introduces your student to playing duets.

 


Tag, You're It!

E1021 / 2.95

Wynn-Anne Rossi

One piano, four hands
This charming elementary-level duet is a playful, musical enactment of a child's game of "Tag (You're it)." Written in the C-position, this piece is an excellent introduction to duet playing.

 


Three Scottish Jigs
Judith R. Strickland

E1064 / 4.50

This elementary level collection of jigs is written for one piano, four hands providing the elementary pianist with a cheerful selection of Scottish Jigs from which to choose. Can be performed as an entire group or as individual pieces. Your elementary students will love playing them!

 


Two for the Show
Judith R. Strickland

E1074 / 3.50

This cheerful piece could well be your students’ first recital duet, since it is accessible to any first year student who has learned C position. This piece contains a skillful use of melodic interplay between the primo and secondo parts.

 


Late Elementary


The Cricket and the Bullfrog
Jeanne Costello

E1079 / 3.50

Late Elementary
Written for one piano, four hands, this late elementary ensemble piece has very distinctive melodic and harmonic components that create interesting interplay between the primo and secondo parts. Delightfully unusual, this piece will provide students with a surprisingly unexpected-sounding duet piece!

 


Crystal Lake

E1010 / 2.95

Wynn-Anne Rossi

Peaceful and reflective, this enchanting piano duet is perfect for all performance settings. With its pensive, lilting melody set over a gently rocking harmony, Crystal Lake evokes imagery of a tranquil outdoor setting. Both performers will find this equal-part arrangement as accessible as it is beautiful.

 


Friends Forever
James L. King III

E1055 / 2.95

Friends Forever is a deligtful late elementary piece that musically captures the special connection felt between endearing friends. The melodic interplay between the primo and secondo parts creatively intertwines, creating a lyrical conversation.

 


Let's Go West!

E1017 / 2.95

Kevin Costley

One Piano, Four Hands
Written in the key of F, this playful, yet bold duet features a western-style melody that switches back and forth between the primo and secondo parts. The use of dynamics, open fifths, accents and varied articulation may have students conjure up images of horses galloping across an open, prairie-land. Your students will be delighted with the "big sound" of this piece.

 


Sneaky Fox Boogie
Emilie Lin

E1065 / 2.95

When you play this "swingin' " equal part duet, you can almost see the fox sneaking into the hen house! Well-placed accidentals and the catchy descending, walking bass progression capture the "sneaky" feel for this piece. An excellent introduction to swing rhythm for two players.

 


 

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