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Betsy Jackson
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This
"spicy" fun to play piece uses combinations of legato and
staccato touch within a phrase. The LH has arpeggio patterns on tonic
triads in D minor. Your students will enjoy the Latin flavor of Beach
Salsa. |
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This fun
California-style piece is mostly in the G and C positions. Easy to
play containing fun lyrics students will enjoy, this piece makes for
a great addition to lighten-up any recital.
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This early
intermediate level piece portrays a delightful "true" story
about a gerbil named Chestnut, who was attracted by beautiful piano
music and found her way inside the piano! Along with the playful,
entertaining lyrics are an assortment of articulations, a catchy
melody, and a wide range of dynamics that students will love to play
again and again. [View
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Clowning Around |
S4113 / 2.50 |
Stephanie
J. Wilburn
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Winner of the Lynn
Freeman Olson Composition Award, Clowning Around is an
outstanding festival, recital, or audition solo for the intermediate
performer. This frolicking piece features staccato and legato
touches, light use of accidentals, and an extended keyboard range.
Students will love the clever "forearm" glissandos that
conclude this award-winning solo. |
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An
Enchanted Castle |
S4077
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Pat
Boozer
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A peaceful
composition, reminiscent of Satie's Gymnopedies. Features some
ledger line reading in both clefs and left-hand crossovers. |
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¡Fiesta
Alegre! |
S4038
/ 2.50 |
W.T.
Skye Garcia
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This festive piece
features a catchy, recurring syncopated rhythm. Provides work on
playing right-hand chords. |
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Flight
of the Witches |
S4015
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Elizabeth
W. Greenleaf
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This piece will
become a Halloween classic to look forward to every season. With its
cackling witches' laugh and musical shiver, it will delight
performers and audiences. |
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The Giraffe Who
Liked Mozart |
S4139 / 2.50 |
Steve Nehrenberg
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This piece is a
humorous mix of Mozart's classical style with an unexpected partner.
Uniquely marked Allegro Giraffiazo, octave jumps seem to
introduce the Maestro to our four-legged friend. A charming Minuet
makes for a calming "B" section before the long-necked
theme returns. Good for working legato and staccato articulations. |
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Light
One Candle |
S4010
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Edwin
McLean
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This beautiful
piece will become a favorite song of praise. Written as a candle
processional, it can be played or sung in celebration of Christmas or Easter. |
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A Little Scherzo
Reed Burkholder |
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S4143 / 2.50 |
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Expect big things
from this little scherzo. A triplet pickup rolling into staccato
triads give this piece its initial march-type feel. Then listen for
simple yet surprising modulations that have real harmonic character.
While rhythmically similar to Mad Max's March, it creates an
altogether different, introspective impression. Consider them as a set!
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A lyrical
romantic-style composition that offers the early intermediate student
practice in playing L.H. crossover melodic lines while the R.H. plays
the accompaniment, using eighth note triplet patterns written in the
center of the keyboard. This is the perfect piece to practice and
reinforce the shaping of a melodic line using control and rubato. |
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Mad Max's March |
S4131 / 2.50 |
Reed Burkholder
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With a pivoting
melody that sets the piece spinning, this whirling etude features
recurring triplet-pair flourishes, played against a classic march
downbeat. The march's strong theme helps make triplet practice fun to
learn and teach. Hand-crossing arpeggios make a show of this recital highlight! |
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A fun hoe-down
sounding piece with a syncopated, sometimes L.H. melody. Magic Mountain
calls for a combination of touches-both legato and staccato and has
phrases ending in staccato in both hands. A piece you'll surely want
included in your recital repertoire. |
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The Mighty Eagle |
S4056 / 2.50 |
Kevin
Costley
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A pensive solo in
the key of D minor, with large, open chords and lyrical phrases.
Students will hear the glide and dive of the mighty eagle. |
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Moonlight
Waltz |
S4037
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Andrea
Moon
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This elegantly
flowing waltz drills extended hand positions and provides work on
balance between the hands. |
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Nana's Lullaby |
S4004
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Kathleen
Massoud
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This graceful
piece, so especially meaningful to the author, encourages soft,
expressive playing with its sweet and wistful melody. |
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The Old Haunted House |
S4096 / 2.50 |
W.T.
Skye Garcia
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This delightful
piece in C minor includes octave shifts, primary chords, and a modest
use of accidentals. Students are sure to enjoy the fun-filled lyrics! |
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Party Monster |
S4013
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Edwin
McLean
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The jazzy rhythms
and clever lyrics in this upbeat piece will make its performance a
fun-filled event for everyone, especially the younger pianists. |
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Prelude
No. 1 |
S4001
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Carolyn
Miller
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Destined to become
a student's favorite, this piece is full of impressive-sounding
chords and sparkling cross-hand arpeggios that are easily played. |
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As the title
suggests, Quiet Waters is a beautiful piece that offers a
gentle, flowing melody. Enchanting piano solo promotes legato
playing, careful balance between voices, and much opportunity for
expression and rubato effects.
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