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Early Intermediate


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Rag-a-Taggle

S4063 / 2.50

Kathy Holmes

Students of all ages will enjoy this cheerful and spirited rag. Well-patterned and accessible, it falls easily under the hands.

 


Run with the Wind

S4097 / 2.50

W.T. Skye Garcia

This fanciful, spirited piece offers students the opportunity to explore both legato and staccato touches while playing familiar patterns in C position.

 

Sea Otter Slide
Jeanne Costello

S4172 / 2.95

Early Intermediate
Sea Otter Slide is a quick, light, and fanciful early intermediate level solo written in 6/8 time and in C minor. The clever use of chromatics throughout produces the quick “sliding sound effect,” portraying the image of a sea otter skimming through the water. Students will love this piece!

 


Secret Agent Boogie
Jeanne Costello

S4173 / 2.95

Early Intermediate
This early intermediate piece lets students experience switching from playing straight eighth-note rhythms to playing swing eighth-note rhythms. Students also play two- and three-note slurs, staccatos, accents, and a variety of dynamics.

 


Skippin' Rocks

S4134 / 2.95

Maureen May

Meander by the riverside in carefree style. This catchy melody with its easy syncopations happily takes players and listeners along. Clever use of knuckle rapping on the fallboard captures the "rock-skipping" effect. Sure to hook intermediate pianists on "swing."

 


South of the Border Suite

S4148 / 2.95

Anita Brandon

Evoking images of colorful ponchos and huge sombreros, this piano solo will delight your students with its South-Of-The-Border flavor. This piece offers articulations, dynamic diversity and reinforces the Sonata form, each movement with its own tempo and mood. Accessible and charming, a fun piece for your students!

 


Spanish Nocturne

S4030 / 3.50

Kathleen Massoud

With lush Spanish harmonies, this composition serves as an introduction to rubato through its naturally expressive music.

 

Storm at Sea

S4154 / 2.50

Steven Nehrenberg

Students will love this fascinating early intermediate level piece that musically depicts the electrifying stages of a storm. From the churning eighth-note pattern and dramatic chords in the beginning, to the middle legato section where a melodic line is played for sixteen measures, this piece expresses a variety of dramatic personality. All of the sections of this piece are well crafted, fit comfortably under the hands, and offer a wide array of articulations, dynamics, and expressive qualities.

 


Struttin' Uptown

S4044 / 2.95

Kevin Costley

Students will work on legato and staccato coordination between the hands with this light-hearted swing piece.

 

The Sultan's Ride

S4095 / 2.95

by Lucy W. Warren

Exciting and dynamic, this composition focuses on articulation and expression, with an exotic Middle Eastern flavor.

Listen to a Sample:

The Sultan's Ride

 

 

Sunset Over the Bay

S4043 / 2.50

Kevin Costley

This composition features a languid, expressive melody. Its repeated phrasing will help teach artistic playing.

 

The Tennis Match

S4020 / 1.95

Lois Rehder Holmes

Certain to be a crowd pleaser at recitals, this high energy piano solo features two-note slurs and scale patterns.

 

A Thief in the Night
Sarah Miller

S4149 / 2.50

Your early intermediate students will enjoy this delightful swing piece that features a coda section, utilizing D.S. & al Coda. The R.H., which makes use of alternating staccato and slurs, plays on ledger lines below the Middle C and the L.H. plays a walking bass.

 


Trick or Treat Night!

S4127 / 2.50

Kristeen Polhamus

This imaginative composition will delight both student and teacher with harmonic colors specially fitted for the Halloween holiday. The frequent use of chromatic scales and harmonies makes it a valuable learning tool, and a welcome addition to the student's performance repertoire.

 


The Vagabond
Mary Anne Sheldon

S4144 / 2.50

For early intermediate, The Vagabond provides the student with the opportunity to utilize both hands with a single line melody in the R.H. while the L.H. plays arpeggios and chords. Played in the key of C minor, this gypsy-sounding piece works well with recitals.

 


Waltz of the Vampires

S4033 / 2.95

Carol Matz

A light-hearted, highly patterned composition featuring a waltz bass and legato pedal. The full range of dynamics is explored, leading up to a thrilling ending!

 

Zigzag Rag

S4065 / 2.50

Kevin Costley

This energetic, east-to-play rag is great for small hands. A real treat for early intermediate ragtime lovers!

Listen to a Sample:

Zigzag Rag

 

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