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At the
Air Show |
S4086
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Elizabeth
Gutierrez
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This high energy
piece is great for performance. It allows students to use a broad
range of the keyboard as it features cross-hand arpeggios and
graceful slur figures. |
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Buglers
at Sunrise |
S4029
/ 1.95 |
Lois
Rehder Holmes
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The sound of
stirring bugle calls will delight the young pianist as he or she
plays this piece written in a 5-finger position with repeated rhythm patterns. |
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Elementary
students will have fun imagining bouncing bunnies jumping around in a
field. This piece also offers legato and staccato articulations along
with an optional teacher duet that really hops along! |
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Jazzy, upbeat
elementary solo describes a train ride complete with train effects,
lyrics and an optional teacher duet. Played in Middle C position,
this composition reinforces reading of basic intervals (seconds and
thirds), and practice with accidentals. All aboard for a great
musical ride!
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Cool
Dog
Pat Heldman Johnson |
S4164 / 2.50 |
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This elementary
solo in the Middle C position contains a variety of articulations,
simple grace note figures, and a couple of flats. The teacher
accompaniment adds to the overall bounce of the piece. |
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Elizabeth
Gutierrez
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This bright,
energetic piece features staccato and legato articulations, along
with some accessible hands-together playing. The sound of "car
honks" adds to the imagery. |
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The
Football Game |
S4024
/ 2.25 |
Elizabeth
W. Greenleaf
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This spirited solo
will surely be a hit with young football players. The easy-to-play
rhythms and harmonies will quickly be mastered. |
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The
Great Bike Race |
S4017
/ 2.50 |
Elizabeth
W. Greenleaf
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Students love the
excitement of a bike race, and they'll love the "pedaling"
effect in this piece as their "bike takes the lead!" Great
recital piece. |
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Hide and Seek |
S4028 / 2.50 |
Kathleen
Massoud
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Playful little
piece is written in a 5-finger position. It calls for a light, even
touch and expressive dynamic changes. |
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If I Lived
Under the Sea |
S4027 / 2.25 |
Carol
Matz
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An appealing
melody and fanciful lyrics will attract the young pianist, who will
delight in the musical imagery of this piece. |
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An Important
Event / Marching Tune |
S4052 / 2.50 |
John
Robert Poe
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Both of these
enjoyable elementary pieces remain in C position. Features playing
both forte and piano, fifths, and slurs. |
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Jamaican Vacation |
S4079 / 2.50 |
Loretta
Pritchard
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Elementary
students will hear their piano sound like a steel drum with this
catchy, upbeat solo! A playful teacher duet is included. |
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Just Like Dad! |
S4126 / 2.50 |
W.T.
Skye Garcia
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Playing this piece
for Dad on his birthday, or on Father’s Day would make a great
gift. Lyrics are written from the child’s viewpoint about
his/her “very best friend” (Dad). Middle C position, with
jazzy eighth notes. Rhythmic teacher accompaniment. |
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Kitten
on the Keyboard |
S4026 / 2.95 |
Carol
Matz
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Fun and
lighthearted, this piece accentuates playing in middle C and C
positions. The clever lyrics about a kitten who loves to practice
piano will surely inspire students to do the same! |
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Little Cuckoo |
S4100 / 2.50 |
W.T.
Skye Garcia
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Little Cuckoo
is a charming elementary solo that students will enjoy playing as
they sing along to the clever lyrics. The left hand remains in the
original C position throughout the piece, while the right hand
alternates playing staccato and legato touches. A variety of dynamic
levels makes this piece "come alive." |
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Locomotive
Boogie |
S4058 / 2.50 |
Elizabeth
W. Greenleaf
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An easy,
boogie-style tune with fantastic crowd-appeal. Performance may be
enhanced by the optional teacher duet, however it stands well on its
own as a solo piece. |
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The
Lonely Ghost |
S4061 / 2.50 |
Loretta
Pritchard
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Perfect for
Halloween recitals, The Lonely Ghost is equally effective as a solo
or as a duet with the teacher. Features the E minor 5-finger
position, a legato melody, and simple patterns. |
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Monster Truck March |
S4159 / 2.50 |
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This elementary
piece will surly evoke images of giant trucks and their huge tires.
Opens and ends with the LH playing 5ths and the RH playing blocked
chords in groups of three black keys with the palm. This exciting
piece has staccatos throughout most of the piece for both hands. |
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Moonlit Shores |
S4102 / 2.95 |
Kathleen
Massoud
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A focus on legato
playing between the hands with connected pedaling makes this
elementary piece a perfect introduction to expressive playing. |
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Mr.
Cat
Pat Heldman Johnson |
S4165 / 2.50 |
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This fun
elementary solo depicts the sly and playful nature of a cat named Mr.
Cat. The piece contains sharp and flat accidentals in the student
part and a spunky teacher duet part. |
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Edwin
McLean
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With the revival
of the scooter comes this charming elementary solo, sure to be a
favorite with students. Features an easy-to-play melody in C
position, very catchy lyrics, and easy accidentals. |
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Polka Dot Notes |
S4128 / 2.50 |
Kristeen
Polhamus
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A perfect vehicle
to successfully teach elementary students how to play staccato notes, Polka
Dot Notes highlights staccato playing in a clever, artistic
context. This piece will serve well as an elementary etude and
repertoire supplement. The humorous lyrics and bouncy music promises
to be especially appealing to young students. |
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Written in middle
C position and in 3/4 time, this sweet, legato piece for the
elementary student contains just the right amount of hands-together
playing to create a beautiful harmony. Students will enjoy the
left-hand crossover at the very end, and the rich teacher duet part
adds depth and beauty to this gentle song. |
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Rhymin’
Simon |
S4025 / 2.25 |
Carol
Matz
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Charming piece
about a parakeet that can rhyme will delight students with its
fanciful lyrics. It has a flowing ¾ melody written mainly in
middle C position. |
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Embark on a
journey across the keyboard with this imaginative solo for the
elementary student. Sail-Away Sonatina features lyrical
melodies, contrasting moods, cross-hand playing, pedaling, and octave
shifts throughout. All aboard!
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Written for the
Elementary student, this gentle and legato sounding piece consists of
two and four measure phrasing, with pedal changes every one to two
measures. This work features LH crossovers to G above the treble
clef, and an interesting pianissimo ending to close out this
soothing and beautiful composition. |
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This bold,
energetic piano solo is the perfect selection for the imaginative
elementary performer. Features a "galloping" rhythm
throughout, legato and staccato playing, a wide range of dynamics,
and promotes equal development of both hands. Sure to be a
"runaway" favorite!
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A
Spooky Halloween |
S4016
/ 2.50 |
Elizabeth
W. Greenleaf
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This piece
captures the scary mood of Halloween with its chromatic minor melody.
Students will love to perform this delightful piano solo. |
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Squeaky Sneakers |
S4018
/ 1.95 |
Elizabeth
W. Greenleaf
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Children love
stepping into puddles and students will love the musical effect of
squeaky sneakers in this piece. The Middle C melody moves mostly by
2nds, 3rds, and 4ths. |
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This clever piece
is about a tarantula who loves to dance under the moonlit sky. Your
elementary students will love playing this A minor waltz in middle C position.
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Up on
Buttercup Hill |
S4032
/ 2.50 |
Carol
Matz
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This delightful
piece features hands-together playing and fanciful lyrics the student
will love to sing. |
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