This pre-reading collection contains a mixture of folk tunes, nursery songs, and novelty pieces that beginners of all ages will recognize and enjoy playing. Some student parts are written only for the black keys, while others use a variety of hand positions on the white keys. Optional teacher accompaniments are included for each piece, as well as lyrics.
Composer:
Mary Leaf
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Pre-Reading
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
ISBN-13:
978-1-56939-343-7
Barcode:
674398213511
Format:
Books
Style:
Theme:
Meerkat Capers Jeanne Costello
Preview -
P2018 / 2.95
This zippy piece in F minor is easier to play than it looks. It’s very patterned with L.H. playing open 5ths while the fast R.H. chromaticism swirls under the hand evoking images of a meerkat scampering around having fun.
Composer:
Jeanne Costello
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Early Elementary
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398233564
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Animals and Nature
Meerkat Capers
Meerkat Capers
Meerkat Capers
A Rainbow in the Sky Jeanne Costello
Preview -
P2011 / 2.95
A lyrical melody with short phrases is easy to sing along with in this “almost” Middle C position piece. Lyrics portray the beauty of a rainbow. There is minimal use of hands together–only playing unison and then the same phrase 8va at the end.
Composer:
Jeanne Costello
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Elementary
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Space, Sky, Stars
A Rainbow in the Sky
A Rainbow in the Sky
A Rainbow in the Sky
Firefly Dance Jeanne Costello
Preview -
P2015 / 2.95
This is a flowing waltz with cute lyrics in “almost Middle C” position. The accidentals provide interesting color and it’s a great piece to teach phrase gestures. Optional teacher duet included.
Composer:
Jeanne Costello
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Elementary
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398233106
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Birds, Butterflies, Bugs
Firefly Dance
Firefly Dance
October Moonlight Jeanne Costello
Preview -
P2009 / 2.95
The melody weaves between the hands in this five-finger position piece with one shift for L.H. Accidentals are used in the student part and the teacher’s duet is in C minor. The lyrics tell the tale of a moon rising in October.
Composer:
Jeanne Costello
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Elementary
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Halloween
October Moonlight
October Moonlight
October Moonlight
Playing Ping Pong Emilie Lin
Preview -
P2013 / 2.95
The bouncing staccatos of this cheerful solo sound just like ping-pong balls bouncing back and forth across the table. Although a staccato touch is predominant, legato phrases appear in Section B. There is a fun interplay as the melody weaves between the hands. This 3-page piece in the key of F fits anywhere–lessons, recitals and auditions.
Composer:
Emilie Lin
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Elementary
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398232369
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Sports
Playing Ping Pong
Playing Ping Pong
Peter Pumpkin’s Halloween Dance Peggy O’Dell
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P2014 / 2.95
In the key of D minor, this late elementary piece with lyrics tells of a pumpkin that enters a dance contest. It includes close-hand shifts and some finger crossovers. Easy to memorize, and can be learned quickly.
Composer:
Peggy O’Dell
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Late Elementary
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398229468
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Halloween
Peter Pumpkin’s Halloween Dance
Peter Pumpkin’s Halloween Dance
The Bullfrog and The Princess Jeanne Costello
Preview -
P2001 / 2.95
This charming and lyrical solo answers the question: Will the princess kiss the bullfrog and turn him back into her long-lost prince? Beginning with contrary motion two-note slurs, the hands often play the same intervals – L.H. harmonically, R.H. melodically – with some octave shifts.
Composer:
Jeanne Costello
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Late Elementary
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398229819
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Fairy Tales and Fantasy
The Bullfrog and The Princess
The Bullfrog and The Princess
Arabian Nights Jeanne Costello
Preview -
P2010 / 2.95
A flowing, haunting melody starts in D minor and then modulates to A minor halfway through. There is continuous use of eighth notes and pedal throughout with many dynamic contrasts.
Composer:
Jeanne Costello
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Early Intermediate
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
World Music/Multicultural
Arabian Nights
Arabian Nights
Arabian Nights
Beethoven’s Cat Steven Nehrenberg
Preview -
P2007 / 3.50
Rumor has it that a cat inspired Beethoven to write the theme of his Fifth Symphony! This piece exploits this delightful possibility with it's classically styled scale passages, and alberti bass. A fun recital piece that leaves the audience smiling when they recognize the famous theme, this is a good preparatory piece for sonatina literature.
Composer:
Steven Nehrenberg
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Early Intermediate
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398229475
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Animals and Nature
Beethoven’s Cat
Beethoven’s Cat
Dog Bone Draw Myra Brooks-Turner
Preview -
P2021 / 2.95
Even though this piece is in the key of D minor, it’s happy and energetic with clever, unexpected harmonic twists. L.H. utilizes solid and broken 5ths throughout; R.H. has jazz-style grace notes; and both hands play a contrary-motion chromatic scale.
Composer:
Myra Brooks-Turner
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Early Intermediate
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Animals and Nature
Dog Bone Draw
Dog Bone Draw
Dog Bone Draw
Midnight Waltz Julie Ann Ballard
Preview -
P2003 / 2.95
The eerily haunting melody in A minor makes this a popular piece for performances all year long. Section A uses a broken chord pattern in the L.H. until the melody shifts to it in Section B. Students learn how to shape a phrase and to project a lyrical melody.
Composer:
Julie Ann Ballard
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Early Intermediate
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398230099
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Halloween
Midnight Waltz
Midnight Waltz
Pride of the Palomino Elizabeth Gutierrez
Preview -
P2020 / 2.95
A fun piece to play! Just two pages long in the key of C, spanning 4 octaves, with a bit of Western flavor, familiar patterns (melodic and harmonic fifths, C scale) are combined to create a fresh sound.
Composer:
Elizabeth Gutierrez
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Early Intermediate
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398234448
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Animals and Nature
Pride of the Palomino
Pride of the Palomino
Pride of the Palomino
Spring’s Return Jeanne Costello
Preview -
P2019 / 3.50
A pianistic study in the key of A major, this pretty piece is a study in expression that requires voicing the right hand over the left hand. The left-hand arpeggiated chords fall under the hands and are easy to play. This optimistic, lyrical piece will be a favorite with the girls in your studio. Pedal used throughout.
Composer:
Jeanne Costello
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Early Intermediate
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398233625
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Theme:
Seasons
Spring’s Return
Spring’s Return
Tennessee Tornado Jeanne Costello
Preview -
P2000 / 2.95
Swooping chromatic lines and energetic harmonies capture the excitement of the Tennessee Tornado roller coaster. This bravura recital piece in C minor can be learned quickly.
Composer:
Jeanne Costello
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Early Intermediate
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
647398229802
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Tennessee Tornado
Tennessee Tornado
Winter Nocturne Jeanne Costello
Preview -
P2016 / 2.95
The melody in this G minor piece is so beautiful that you want to play it again when you come to the final double bar! The L.H. has broken chord accompaniment using intervals of 5ths, 6ths and 7ths (no octaves in either hand.) This is a good piece for rubato and clean pedaling; students of any age will enjoy playing it.
Composer:
Jeanne Costello
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Early Intermediate
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398233113
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Theme:
Seasons
Winter Nocturne
Winter Nocturne
Frontier Sonatina Bruce Berr
Preview -
P2017 / 4.95
A sophisticated, new modern sonatina in which Berr uses a contemporary tonal style in the tradition of Kabalevsky is beautifully written for the intermediate student. The three movements are: I. The Dakotas–Neo-classical style, follows classical structure showing form in a modern style. II. Mystery of the Ravine–impressionistic tone painting of a western scene. III. Desert Rainstorm–In 6/8 meter, marked "Presto scherzando" features chromaticism and cross-hand playing.
Composer:
Bruce Berr
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Intermediate
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398233632
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Western
Frontier Sonatina
Frontier Sonatina
Frontier Sonatina
Irish Ballad Peggy O’Dell
Preview -
P2008 / 2.95
Wistful, lyrical melody in E flat major with a tinge of sadness—typically Irish! This “romantic short story” evokes images of Ireland’s countryside and lost love. An excellent piece for high school students or adults that requires voicing a lush, cantabile melody, (lots of ) rubato, and careful attention to pedal notation.
Composer:
Peggy O’Dell
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Intermediate
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398230884
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Theme:
World Music/Multicultural
Irish Ballad
Irish Ballad
La Festividad Myra Brooks-Turner
Preview -
P2023 / 2.95
This perky piece brings to mind a “south of the border” celebration with all the pageantry and excitement of a mariachi band. It starts in C major, modulates to F major, and ends in C major. Uses parallel 6ths in the right hand, and arpeggiated 10ths in the left. Easy to learn and fun to play!
Composer:
Myra Brooks-Turner
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Intermediate
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Spanish Music
La Festividad
La Festividad
La Festividad
Nocturne in E Minor Mary K. Sallee
Preview -
P2005 / 2.95
In the key of E minor and 6/8 meter, this piece is lyrical and expressive. It modulates to G Major in the B section, and then a peaceful close back in E minor. The use of rubato and the fact it doesn’t require a large hand makes it appealing to adults as well as teens.
Composer:
Mary K. Sallee
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Intermediate
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398228201
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Nocturne in E Minor
Nocturne in E Minor
Nocturne in E Minor
Pastels Myra Brooks-Turner
Preview -
P2022 / 2.95
You may come up with your own favorite colors as you explore the timbres in this beautiful solo. A lyrical melody in F major is supported by arpeggiated chords in Section A and blocked chords in Section B. This piece calls for artistic use of pedal and reading inner ledger lines.
Composer:
Myra Brooks-Turner
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Intermediate
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Theme:
Pastels
Pastels
Pastels
Terrifying Tarantella Mary K. Sallee
Preview -
P2006 / 2.95
Eerily dramatic and great fun to play, this piece opens with root position triads and then uses scale passages, arpeggios and chromaticism to create a haunting effect. In D minor, this piece is great for Halloween or any other time of year.
Composer:
Mary K. Sallee
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Intermediate
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398228218
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Halloween
Terrifying Tarantella
Terrifying Tarantella
Terrifying Tarantella
The Black Key Express W.T. Skye Garcia
Preview -
P2004 / 2.95
With a rollicking, blues-boogie feel, this piece is a great introduction to the key of F-sharp Major. Yes, it uses 6 sharps, but there are only 2 LH ostinato patterns that are easy to learn. Fun to play and fun to hear! Because it sounds and looks harder than it is, this is a sure recital hit.
Composer:
W.T. Skye Garcia
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Intermediate
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398226986
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Jazz, Blues, and Ragtime
The Black Key Express
The Black Key Express
The Black Key Express
The Crazy Scientist Julie Ann Ballard
Preview -
P2002 / 2.95
This zany piece depicts a scientist wildly whirling about his lab concocting crazy chemicals. Sixteenth notes and eighth notes are used throughout this A minor piece that is marked with a “fast and furious” tempo. The B section puts both hands in the treble clef, and the cluster at the end makes it evident that something just exploded! Students will love it, and teachers will too! Could be programmed for auditions or recitals. Good preparatory piece for more advanced literature.
Composer:
Julie Ann Ballard
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Intermediate
Series:
FJH Performance Solos
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398230082
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Fun and Games
The Crazy Scientist
The Crazy Scientist
The Crazy Scientist
Waltzing Windmills Myra Brooks-Turner
Preview -
P2012 / 2.95
Selected for the NFMC 2014-2016 bulletin, this piece opens with bold octaves in both hands then moves to a lyrical melody. In the key of D minor, the technical demands are L.H. arpeggios, chord inversions, and octaves.
