FJHmusic.com > Piano Music > Written for You > Kevin R. Olson Piano Solos Sparkling and lyrical pieces which promote musical expression. Kevin Olson Pre-Reading Three Wishes W9204 / 2.50 This charming pre-reading solo will be a favorite among beginners with its easy black key patterns and delightful lyrics. Students are asked to create wishes, as if they had their own genie. Each time the verse is repeated, a different dynamic level is used.   Early Elementary Awesome Possum W9108 / 2.50 Here's a "totally awesome" blues piece for the hip elementary student! Written in a modified Middle C position with occasional flats, the piece avoids eighth notes and has minimal hands-together playing.   In the Deep Blue "C" W9012 / 2.50 This Middle C position piece has appealing lyrics and melody. Students will find it easy to read and play.   Elementary Bach's Twenty Kids W9255 / 2.50 This elementary level piece contains a charming melody accompanied by a simple, yet colorful harmony. The music and the lyrics about Bach and his children make this a truly delightful piece for students to play and sing along with.   The Dandelion Song Kevin & Julia Olson W9328 / 2.50 The Dandelion Song is an elementary solo with an optional teacher duet part. Written in the middle C position in the key of C major, this solo offers the elementary student longer four measure phrases, some two-note slurs, charming lyrics, and a simple and sweet melody.   A Ghostly "Tail" W9053 / 2.50 Sure to become a favorite with students, this piece features playfully sinister sounds, 3/4 time, and fun-filled lyrics.   Grandfather's Grandfather Clock W9048 / 2.50 A Great elementary workout for playing staccato and keeping a steady tempo. Lively and fun-filled!   The Hermit Crab Cha-Cha W9013 / 2.50 This comical little piece in C position features a simple rhythmic notation that demands counting due to the rests!   Mozart by a Nose W9195 / 2.50 This delightful solo has a formal, classical sound, but includes humorous lyrics that students will love. The melody is played three times during the piece, with the left-hand accompaniment becoming more complex with each repetition. Features a wonderful surprise at the end!   The Piano-Playing Skeleton W9212 / 2.50 A spooky, but charming elementary level piece that cleverly uses staccatos throughout to create a detached "skeletal" feeling! The music, along with the amusing lyrics about this piano-playing skeleton, will be great fun for your students. The teacher accompaniment part is very accessible and may be played by an older student or parent. [View Sample Page]   Pedal Happy W9350 / 2.50 A humorous elementary level piece that looks at over-pedaling from a student's point of view. This delightful piece actually provides a good introduction to using the damper pedal and how it creates a colorful effect.   Scary Larry W9109 / 2.50 This entertaining 5-finger solo is set in D minor. Its lively theme uses both legato and staccato touches. Great lyrics!   Sneaking Cookies W9277 / 2.50 Students will enjoy the delightful music and lyrics of this cleverly crafted elementary level piano solo. This piece offers staccato and legato articulations, LH crossovers, and a variety of dynamics for the elementary student to perform. Your young students will want to play and sing this one over and over!   Song of the Sea W9055 / 2.50 This beautiful, pianistic solo features harmonies reminiscent of the Impressionist style. Will appeal to older beginners as well as younger students.   Something’s Under My Bed W9149 / 2.50 Something’s Under My Bed is a clever solo for the elementary piano student that features a playfully mysterious melody, highlighted in the low register of the piano, staccato and legato touches, a moderate use of accidentals, and fun lyrics. A great choice! Late Elementary The Autumn Song Kevin & Julia Olson W9341 / 2.50 This wistful ballad for the late elementary student celebrates the changing of the season from summer to fall. The charming lyrics illustrate nature's ebb and flow as summer gives way to winter, in preparation for a beautiful springtime. Written using a single hand position, the rich harmonies flow between major and minor. Contains easy coordination between the L.H. and R.H., and minimal use of eighth notes.   Echoes of Egypt W9324 / 2.50 This mysterious Egyptian-sounding piece is written for the late elementary level student. The A section contains a haunting single note melody while the B section has an interesting change in mood using a LH melody with RH triads moving downward step wise in a rhythmic fashion. The A section then returns to end the piece.   Elephant Stomp W9042 / 2.50 An incredibly fun solo that includes written cues for the student to "stomp the floor"! Features accents and left-hand crossovers.     Return to "Written for You" Piano Solos.    About Us :: Composers & Writers :: Contact Us :: Conventions & Workshops Piano Music :: Guitar Music :: Concert Band Music Jazz Ensemble Music :: String Orchestra Music :: Solo & Ensemble Music Canzonique Music :: Percussion Music :: :: Home Copyright © The FJH Music Company Inc.