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Early Intermediate


The Bear and the Butterfly

E1030 / 2.95

Maureen May

"Bopping along merrily" is the tempo marking for this ensemble selection, telling us that it's time for some fun. The bubbly, fluttering Primo (The Butterfly) and the repetitive, lumbering Secondo (The Bear) wonderfully sketch the imagery. Listen for the echoes as Bear and Butterfly play together. This one will have much appeal with sibling teams.

 


Blue Danube Waltz
Arranged by W.T. Skye Garcia

E1045 / 3.95

This unique arrangement of the Blue Danube Waltz for one piano, six hands is definitely an innovative approach to this renowned classic. Students will thoroughly enjoy performing this ensemble with other pianists. Arranged for three parts, this rendition produces a full, warm sound that brings this famous waltz to life.

 


Chasing Sunbeams

E1031 / 2.95

Kevin Costley

Follow the gently flowing tempo and arpeggiated theme of this piece as you enjoy Chasing Sunbeams. Lots of smooth pedaling and attention to dynamics will make this equal-part duet shine. Some cross-hand work in the Primo added to help perform final notes in the upper registers.

 


The Cowboy
Judith R. Strickland

E1071 / 3.50

One Piano Four Hands
This one piano, four hands jaunty ensemble will be loved by all the cowboys and cowgirls in your studio! Written in an ABA form, this piece starts off in C Major and contains a short B section in A minor. The sections are nicely contrasted, and the piece contains an array of articulations to enhance the spirit of the piece.

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I Wanna Be a Spy
Op. 70, No. 1
C.S. Wolf
One Piano, Four Hands

E1037 / 2.95

Students will discover this skillfully crafted duet both amusing and intriguing. The melodic and harmonic components together with the wide array of articulations throughout this duet, captures the "sneaky" implications of the life of a spy. This is a superb piece for students to experience playing articulations that differ from that of their duet partner. Both the primo and secondo parts alternate playing the main theme. [View Sample Page]

 


The Legend of Pirate Pete

E1014 / 2.95

Kevin Olson

Featuring a nautical sound, this bold, energetic piano duet is exciting, yet easy-to-learn. Set in the key of A minor, Pirate Pete includes open fifths, accents and dynamic rhythm. Without a doubt, your students will practice its quick-paced melodies again and again!

 


Moroccan Breeze
Jeanne Costello

E1078 / 3.50

Early Intermediate
Moroccan Breeze is an early intermediate level piece that has a subdued, light and smooth style. Students will enjoy the exotic sounding tonalities and subtle, syncopated rhythmic exchanges between the parts that create a mysterious mood.

 


Mountain Wildflowers
Kevin Costley

E1077 / 3.50

Mountain Wildflowers is a charming folk/country duet written in the key of G major and in 3/4. This piece, written for four hands, one piano, gives each the primo and secondo part a turn playing the melody, offering a variety of phrasing and articulations.

 


Race to the Peak
Melody Bober

E1061 / 2.95

Race to the Peak is an energized, high-speed duet that explores the full range of the piano. Written in the key of D minor, this piece contains a quick rhythmic tempo with easy to learn patterns, a catchy melody in the primo part, often played in unison by both hands, and a variety of accompaniment patterns in the secondo part. Students will definitely be enthusiastic to practice and perform this duet with accuracy and speed! [View Sample Page]

 


Takin' a Ride
Nancy Lau

E1067 / 2.95

This early intermediate level trio for one piano will definitely keep pianists and their audiences chugging along. An extremely fun piece to perform without being difficult to learn, this piece gives each player a chance to feel like a soloist with its cleverly composed parts! Great as a recital piece.

 


 

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