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Motivating piano solos written for study and performance.

Intermediate


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Alegro Furioso

S4040 / 2.95

W.T. Skye Garcia

A raging toccata featuring dramatic harmonies in the key of D minor. Explores broken chords, 6/8 time, and booming octaves in the left hand.

 

Bayou Boogaloo

S4012 / 1.95

Edwin McLean

This delightful piano solo has a catchy boogie rhythm that will give the left hand a workout.

 

Blue's for Mother's Shoes

S4011 / 2.25

Sandy Gordon

This hard-driving blues piece with fanciful lyrics is bound to become a favorite of students and audiences.

 

Carnival Clown
Jessica Lynne Ordaz

S4147 / 2.95

This playful, fun-sounding piece in 2/4 time is just perfect for the intermediate level student. Carnival Clown features a melodic line consisting of eighth notes and sixteenth notes with some syncopated rhythms. The left hand plays a staccato accompaniment while the R.H. plays mostly legato phrases.

 


Cloud Watching

S4006 / 1.95

Barbara Martyska

The gentle atmospheric sounds of this piece evoke dreamy afternoons spent gazing at the clouds to the delight of the pianist and listeners.

 

Conquistador
Jenni Whitley

S4142 / 2.95

A "Lynn Freeman Olson Composition" award winner that opens with a thrilling descending arpeggio in the RH. Conquistador features a middle section that is agitato with octave leaps in the LH, and finishes with a five-octave flurry and a big sound.

 


Cuban Nights

S4014 / 2.95

Kevin R. Olson

This piano solo mesmerizes both the performer and the audience with its colorful syncopated rhythms and its Latin sounds.

 

Daydreams

S4049 / 1.95

Carolyn Miller

A carefree composition featuring a gentle, lyrical melody. Emphasizes grace notes and patterned left-hand syncopation.

 

Emerald Toccata

S4005 / 1.95

Kathleen Massoud

This piece will build facility in broken chords and scale patterns. Its fluid, rich melody and shimmering sounds will make it a performance favorite.

 

Fairy Lights

S4133 / 2.95

Maureen May

Hear medieval minstrels come and play as rhythmic open fifths introduce the airy, singing melody. The left hand plays a continuous ostinato, while right-hand embellishments and thirds add melodic interest. This texture demands a delicate touch.

 


Fancy Prancin'

S4039 / 2.50

W.T. Skye Garcia

A bright, playful composition to be played precisely but with spirit! Drills right-hand arpeggios and two-note slurs in the left hand.

 

Full Moon Serenade

S4031 / 2.50

Carol Matz

An expressive melody to be played with rubato. With left-hand arpeggios and easy legato pedaling, it will be a teen favorite and a good recital piece.

 

Ghostrider

S4023 / 2.95

Wynn-Anne Rossi

This exciting piece is inspired by Washington Irving's Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The insistent hoofbeats and wailing chromatic scales create a haunting effect.

 

Italian Sonatina
Opus 70, No. 13
Myra Brooks-Turner

S4158 / 3.50

The intermediate level pianist can experience a fresh alternative to conventional works with this three-movement sonatina. Marked by contrasting movements—spirited, lyrical, and allegro—teachers will appreciate the consistency of the sonatina form with a new thematic structure. [View Sample Page]

 


A Long Goodbye

S4047 / 2.50

Carolyn Miller

Romantic in style, this pensive, melodic piece in D minor provides an opportunity to work on right-hand arpeggios.

 

Marshmallow Rag

S4003 / 2.95

Kathleen Massoud

This bouncing, melodic piece will develop strong rhythmic playing and is certain to become a recital favorite of students, teachers, and audiences.

 

Moonlight Sleigh Ride

S4082 / 2.50

Kevin Costley

With its bumpy bass line and active right hand, this solo is great for winter recitals. A great technique builder!


The Mysterious Private Eye

S4041 / 2.50

Kevin Costley

Juxtaposes repeated dotted rhythms with triplets for a jazzy feel. Good technical piece for both hands, disguised as "fun."

 

Old Time Rag

S4008 / 1.95

Carolyn Miller

Students will love playing this appealing rag with its catchy and easy-to-play melody.

 

Olympic Fanfare

S4002 / 2.95

Wynn-Anne Rossi

Trumpet-sounding notes and energetic contemporary sounds capture the triumphant spirit of the Olympic Games in this inspiring and dramatic piece.

 

Phantom of the Haunted House

S4064 / 2.95

Kevin Costley

Written in C minor, this playful theme features triplets, a lyrical melody, and a dynamic bass line. Sure to be a haunted hit!

 

Prairie Sunset
Lucy Wilde Warren

S4110 / 2.50

This serene, pensive piano solo is a wonderfully artistic piece that inspires expressive playing. The colorful harmonies portray the breathtaking beauty of the American landscape. Suitable for recitals, festivals, and auditions, Prairie Sunset is a splendid selection for the intermediate pianist.


Prelude No. 2

S4050 / 2.95

Carolyn Miller

Bold and impressive-sounding, this piece will build proficiency in both blocked and broken chords.

 

Sounds of Madrid
Derek Vann

S4170 / 2.95

Sounds of Madrid was awarded the 2009 Lynn Freeman Olson Composition Award. Written in 6/8 time and in the key of F minor, this intermediate level solo has a rich Mediterranean style characterized by an animated A section consisting of staccatos and chromatics. The B section provides a nice contrast with an expressive, lyrical rubato quality. Students will love this piece!

 


Waltz Rosé
Pat Heldman Johnson

S4156 / 2.50

This intermediate level solo is a romantic/smooth jazz sounding piece reminiscent of a simpler time. Highly lyrical and expressive, with lovely subtle jazz harmonies throughout, this piece will be enjoyed by the adult student as well as the teenager.

 


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