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All Creatures Great....But Small

FF1640 / 5.95

Elementary
This delightful elementary level collection of solo piano pieces provides students with a sense of different musical styles through imitating the sounds of a variety of critters! Students will experience crossovers, varying dynamics and articulations, octave changes, and a little interesting fun fact about a critter represented in each song title. Each selection contains an optional teacher duet part that enhances the overall style and mood of each piece.
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Cyclone!

FF1179 / 4.95

Intermediate
This programmatic suite portrays our tempestuous, unpredictable weather. From the arrival of ominous clouds to the whirling winds of a deadly cyclone, Melody Bober effectively captures the power of nature with these exciting pieces.

 

Dynamic Duets, Book 1

FF1202 / 6.50

Intermediate / Late Intermediate
This collection of original duets may be performed by two students or as student / teacher duets. From the smooth and lyrical Reminiscence to the upbeat Summer Samba, a full range of styles provides students with a variety of artistic challenges.

 

Dynamic Duets, Book 2

FF1264 / 5.95

Intermediate / Late Intermediate
In Book 2, Melody Bober offers more exciting duets in several styles, including swing and boogie. These original duets are written for two students or student and teacher. Contents include: Let’s Beguine, Frontier Frolic, Backstreet Boogie, Knock on Wood, and more.

 

From the Emerald Isle

FF1237 / 4.95

Intermediate
Melody Bober's passion for the music of Ireland emerges in this colorful Irish suite. Includes: Wexford Reunion, Ballade for Belfast, Summer on the Shannon, and Killarney's Jig.

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Summer on the Shannon

Wexford Reunion

 

 

Hats Off to You!

FF1487 / 5.95

Late Elementary
This witty assortment of equal-part duets, written for late elementary piano students, pays tribute to the humble hat, while exploring the musical styles each one inspires! Each piece calls for performance “partners,” including hats/costumes and other instruments. Discover the hats for Secret Agent (the 40’s Derby), Sombrero Song (Mexico), The Wild West (Cowboy hats), The Pirate Ship (Bandanas), Carnival Clowns (Jester hats), and Batter Up! (Baseball caps), each with their own story to tell.

 


Jazzy Rags

FF1332 / 6.50

Intermediate / Late Intermediate
Students will enjoy playing these clever ragtime pieces. Imaginative compositions offer great opportunities for practicing right-hand and left-hand melody and cross-hand arpeggios. Melody Bober gives ragtime lovers the chance to really shine!

 


Just for Fun, Book One

FF1337 / 5.50

Late Elementary / Early Intermediate
This exciting book by Melody Bober includes pieces that are interesting to hear and play, yet also serve a pedagogical purpose. Written in a variety of keys, they help students to become proficient in playing major and minor pentascale patterns.


Just for Fun, Book Two

FF1598 / 5.50

Late Elementary / Early Intermediate
Following in the success of Just for Fun, Book 1, this late elementary/early intermediate book provides students with artistic and original compositions. The pieces are written in a variety of styles. From a jig to a waltz, to a piece titled Night Ride, which utilizes chromatic passages in the RH, students will have a wide variety of music to choose from in their recitals or just for fun!

 


Just for Fun, Elementary

FF1599 / 5.50

Elementary
This collection of Just for Fun pieces are written with that very thing in mind... Fun! The selections are not too difficult or demanding, easy to learn, with exciting motives and patterns. While the main purpose is to provide teachers and students with pieces to pull out for the simple enjoyment of playing, these pieces also serve as a review and reinforcement of concepts from any lesson.

 


My First Recital Book, Volume 1

FF1343 / 5.50

My First Recital contains seven rewarding early elementary pieces with optional teacher duets. With their simplicity and richness of sound, they are ideal for a student’s first recital performance. The selections may be utilized for lesson reinforcers, sightreading exercises, or learning just for fun. The various tempos, moods, meters, and keys represented in the collection provide strong teaching tools for the teacher and a wide variety of musical experiences for the student.

 


My First Recital Book, Volume 2

FF1395 / 5.50

Early Elementary
Volume 2 offers more attractive, fun-to-play solos that are perfect for a beginning student's first recital. Written in a variety of styles, these solos with optional teacher duets will appeal to both girls and boys. There is very little hands together playing, yet the pieces are attractive and interesting because they cover a wide range of the keyboard and contain a variety of articulations and dynamics.

 


Solos in Style, Book One

FF1229 / 5.50

Elementary
These seven colorful pieces may be played as solos or enhanced by the optional duet accompaniments. Written especially for the elementary pianist, these pieces are wonderful for concert performance.

 

Solos in Style, Book Two

FF1285 / 5.95

Late Elementary
These interesting and descriptive solos by Melody Bober will allow your late elementary students to play with confidence. All pieces include optional teacher duets to enhance performance.

 

Standing Ovations

FF1215 / 5.50

Intermediate
Standing Ovations was written especially for teachers and students who love pieces with a bit of "flashiness" and vitality. Great for special events or recitals, this collection will really give intermediate students a chance to shine!

 

Tunes in Transit

FF1225 / 4.50

Late Intermediate
This suite was written especially for students who enjoy playing upbeat, energetic pieces. Features strong rhythmic vitality and an assortment of technical challenges. Includes: Road Rally Rock, Steamboat Swing, Trolley Toccata, and Boogie Woogie Choo-Choo.

 

 

 

 

 

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