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Sparkling and lyrical pieces which promote musical expression.

Mary Leaf

Pre-Reading


Autumn Days

W9085 / 2.95

This appealing sheet contains two pre-reading solos in contrasting styles: Colors of Autumn (a minor, black key piece) and Pumpkin Pranks (a major, letter-name solo). Also includes teacher duets.

 

Echoes of Scotland

W9128 / 2.95

These two pre-reading solos offer a charming peek into the sights and sounds of Scotland. Students will thoroughly enjoy the lively and rhythmic Pipes & Dreams. The lyrical and artistic Highlands of Scotland is sure to take their learning to new heights!


 

Halloween is Coming Soon

W9285 / 2.50

This pre-reading Halloween piece is played on the black keys around Middle C, with the L.H. extending over R.H. to play an additional black key. The lyrics and teacher accompaniment add much mystery to the mood of this piece.

 


It's Halloween!

W9078 / 2.95

This fun, pre-reading sheet includes two piano solos with optional teacher duets. Perfect for the young beginner, these charming pieces feature pre-staff notation and imaginative lyrics.

 

Night Songs

W9186 / 2.95

Beautiful and atmospheric, Night Songs presents two pre-reading companion pieces: Night Wind on white keys (A minor), and Night Lights on black keys. These lively pieces are sure to be fall recital favorites.

 


On the Trail of Buffalo

W9269 / 2.50

This pre-reading piece utilizes the LH playing the three black-key group just below middle C, and the RH utilizing the two black-key group along with the G flat just above middle C. Consisting of quarter, half, and whole notes, this piece also contains a percussive-style, teacher duet part, and descriptive lyrics about a trail ride at early dawn. [View Sample Page]

 


Raindrops on My Window /
Sunshine at My Door

W9114 / 2.95

This creative pair of solos, in contrasting styles, offers the beginning pianist an opportunity to experience a wide range of sounds at the Pre-Reading Level. Students and teachers alike will love the imaginative melodies, complemented by clever teacher duets that enhance the imagery of the lyrics.


This Wondrous Night

W9293 / 2.50

An original pre-reading Christmas piece that tells the story of the miraculous night that Christ was born. The piece is gentle and legato with a teacher accompaniment that adds fullness to complete the mood.

 


Twilight Bells

W9261 / 2.50

This is a delightful pre-reading piece that gives the beginning student a chance to play the LH over the RH on black-key patterns. Accompanied by a full and legato teacher part, the pre-reading student will love playing this piece while experiencing movement around the keyboard.

 


Witches on Broomsticks

W9286 / 2.50

Witches on Broomsticks is a pre-reading Halloween piece with the student part written on the black keys centered around Middle C. The lyrics and teacher accompaniment add drama and excitement to this piece. Your pre-reading student will have great fun expressing the "scary" mood by playing the different dynamics and singing along!

 


Early Elementary


The Cat in a Halloween Hat
Mary Leaf

W9370 / 2.95

This early elementary level solo is about a little tabby cat that likes to follow trick or treaters as they go door to door on Halloween. Written in an "almost" Middle C position, this piece offers students legato four-measure phrases, piano and forte dynamics, quarter, half, and whole notes, and a teacher duet part.

 


Creeping Footsteps

W9079 / 2.50

Set in Middle C position, this spooky Halloween piece focuses on soft, staccato playing throughout, with hand positions shifting by the octave.

 

A Frightful Night

W9129 / 2.50

Perfect for Halloween, A Frightful Night presents staccato/legato articulations, a variety of dynamics and 8va playing. Fanciful lyrics and teacher duet highlight this wonderful piece. Young students will have a howling good time!


 

The Little Red Caboose

W9354 / 2.50

This fast and rhythmic early elementary piece is written in the Middle C position. The L.H. has an added B flat and simple intervals of a third that fall within the Middle C position. There is minimal hands together playing, and the lyrics portray the excitement of riding on a train with the sounds one would hear as it is races down the track. Included is an optional teacher duet to fill in the harmony.

 


Our Snowfort

W9382 / 2.95

Our Snowfort celebrates the fun of building a snow fort and throwing snowballs! This piece, written in 4/4 and in the Middle C position, does not have any accidentals or rests. Includes an easy teacher duet part.

 


The Woolly Mammoth

W9347 / 2.50

Young students in the early elementary level will love the prehistoric setting of this Middle C solo in A minor. The catchy melody and creative lyrics will keep students wanting to play this one over and over. In addition, the optional teacher duet adds harmonic richness and is easy to sight-read.

 


Zoo on Saturday

W9339 / 2.50

A charming piece for the early elementary student, Zoo on Saturday expresses every child's delight at the prospect of a special outing! The legato melody is written in middle C position with several hands-together moments, while the staccato teacher duet adds to the excitement. Fun for everyone!

 


Elementary


Beautiful Dolphin

W9193 / 2.50

Peaceful and serene, this song is about a dolphin swimming free in the ocean. It features a beautiful flowing accompaniment suggesting the coming and going of the tide. This solo will appeal to adult beginners as well as younger students.

 


Johann the Cat

W9360 / 2.95

This Middle C piece tells a charming story of a cat named Johann who waits for that special time in the day when he can listen to his owner practice piano! The piece has a cute melodic line played both with legato and staccato articulations, and contains an optional teacher duet part. Cat lovers will enjoy this one!

 


My Carousel Horse
Mary Leaf

W9364 / 2.95

Elementary
My Carousel Horse is a charming elementary level waltz that depicts a child on an imaginary journey riding a carousel horse, flying high above the treetops and mountains. Written in Middle C position, this piece also contains an optional teacher duet part.

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Pixie Pranks

W9321 / 2.50

Pixie Pranks is a whimsical, quick tempo piece characterized by staccatos throughout. This elementary solo contains a teacher duet part for extra support and is a great piece to practice playing with a light and nimble staccato touch.

 


Late Elementary


Agent in Disguise

W9375 / 2.95

Agent in Disguise is a secretive sounding piece depicting the image of a secret agent quietly and carefully working undercover. Students will love the mysterious mood, created by the minor tonality and varied articulations consisting of staccatos, accents, and slurs. Students will have fun pretending they are the "agent in disguise!"

 


First Light

W9194 / 2.50

First Light depicts the haunting sound of a Native-American flute. The slow, expressive nature of the piece offers students a chance to learn balance between the hands, and to shape melodic phrases. Students will be motivated by the sound of flute-like grace notes in the right hand and by the rich accompanying texture.

 


Making Mischief

W9080 / 2.50

A lively, light-hearted piece featuring staccati, dynamic contrasts, and changing octaves.

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Making Mischief

 

 

Snowflakes Dancing

W9081 / 2.50

This piece's mysterious quality is conveyed through a chromatic left-hand part opposite a legato melody based on the C minor pentascale.

Wagons on the Plains

W9306 / 2.50

This piece captures the essence of a rugged western wagon ride on the plains. For most of the piece, the L.H. utilizes intervals of a fifth while the R.H. plays the melody. The lyrics describe the image of wagons traveling across the plains covered by tall prairie grasses.

 


Early Intermediate


Celebration at Dunvegan Castle

W9308 / 2.50

This festive solo in 6/8 time for the early intermediate student is written in the tradition of the music used for a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering. Students will enjoy playing this spirited piece that will make everyone want to get up and dance!

 


Drifting Leaves

W9124 / 2.50

Lovely piece, written in ¾ meter, features legato pedaling and eighth-note scalar passages in both hands. With a melodic, dance-like quality, this composition is great for recitals and festivals.

 

The Pipes of Lochnager

W9287 / 2.50

A colorful and rhythmic piece evoking the sounds of Scottish bagpipes, it will evidently take you to the mysterious mountains of Scotland. The Lydian mode adds to the exotic feel of this easily learned 6/8 recital piece.
[View Sample Page]

 


Sailing the Coral Sea

W9241 / 2.50

A melodic sounding piece which evoke images of sailing on the coral sea. For the early intermediate student, Sailing the Coral Sea contains some not so traditional rhythmic figures for 6/8 time. The L.H. features some octave leaps in the intervals of a fifth.

 


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