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Fantastic Fingers, Book 1

FJH1255 / 5.50

Early Elementary
This enjoyable set of original piano solos features accessible patterns that make both learning and memorizing easy. Seldom venturing outside of Middle C position, these pieces illustrate a variety of keyboard techniques, touches, and articulations. Includes teacher duets.

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Lotus Blossoms

Winter Waltz

Fantastic Fingers, Book 2

FJH1275 / 4.95

Elementary
Book 2 explores a wide range of sounds using occasional accidentals and some easy pedaling. The pieces are centered around C position and contain some simple eighth-note rhythms. Features colorful settings and a variety of articulations.

Fantastic Fingers, Book 3

FJH1313 / 5.50

Late Elementary / Early Intermediate
A wonderful collection of original piano solos that complements the outstanding Fantastic Fingers series. The wide variety of sounds and styles in Book 3 expands the range of the keyboard, while the accessible patterns make these pieces easy to learn and memorize. Students and teachers alike will find these solos as pleasing to the ear as they are fun to play!

Fantastic Fingers, Book 4

FJH1476 / 5.50

Intermediate
Book 4 is a fanciful collection for the intermediate pianist, written in many styles, from swing, to spirited, to lyrical, to leisurely. Highlights: Twelve Key Rag opens the set with swing eighths, and chromatics that fall easily under the hand; The Enchanted Stream moves hand to hand with flowing eighths and legato pedaling; Chinese Kites changes the mood with quick, brisk, 3-note phrases which rise and dip. Seven pieces in all, each with a vibrancy that is Goldston’s trademark.

Fantastic Fingers, Book 5

FJH1478 / 5.50

Late Intermediate
Fantastic Fingers advances with the late intermediate pianist, featuring more complex rhythms, articulations, and harmonies–yet it remains accessible in style and spirit. Book 5 includes the energy and drive of Ritual Dance in 7/8 meter; the lush harmonies of Longing, the proud confidence of A Hero Victorious, and the cloud-like dream of Memories of Seville. Six pieces in all, pleasing to the ear and fun to play.