Early Elementary Level-Description: Six Silly Geese is written in the C position with accidentals in the B section giving it a modal sound. This happy little melody uses eighth quarter and half notes. The text will help the students with the rhythm. Purpose: This piece tells a story through music. Hands play together in the A section only on repeated notes. In the B section the harmony changes to Phrygian mode with the flatting of D and E. Staccatos accents and hand crossings add interest. Students will be playing in several different octaves. Suggestions for Instruction: Tap the rhythm on knees or fallboard before playing saying or singing the words. Have the student find all the groups oftwo black notes that they will be playing. Play m. 24 in the air several times before trying to play it hands together. Other Information: There are several geese living at the pond in my neighborhood. More than once motorists have encountered them crossing the street in a single line moving very slowly. They are never in a hurry although we often are! Even a honking horn cannot make them move faster! Key: C Major Description: Six Silly Geese is written in the C position with accidentals in the B section giving it a modal sound. This happy little melody uses eighth quarter and half notes. The text will help the students with the rhythm. Purpose: This piece tells a story through music. Hands play together in the A section only on repeated notes. In the B section the harmony changes to Phrygian mode with the flatting of D and E. Staccatos accents and hand crossings add interest. Students will be playing in several different octaves. Suggestions for Instruction: Tap the rhythm on knees or fallboard before playing saying or singing the words. Have the student find all the groupsoftwo black notes that they will be playing. Play m. 24 in the air several times before trying to play it hands together. Other Information: There are several geese living at the pond in my neighborhood. More than once motorists have encountered them crossing the street in a single line moving very slowly. They are never in a hurry although we often are! Even a honking horn cannot make them move faster! Key: C Major

Later Intermediate Level-A standard and highly effective recital favorite. A standard and highly effective recital favorite.

These 9 inch.x12 inch. easy-to-remove perforated sheets are especially made to withstand erasing. Also contains valuable information on keyboard notation voice ranges musical terms and signs. These 9 inch.x12 inch. easy-to-remove perforated sheets are especially made to withstand erasing. Also contains valuable information on keyboard notation voice ranges musical terms and signs.

Mid-Intermediate Level-Various pieces that reflect a tranquil or peacful scene as well as a couple of Latin pieces that will wake you up! All selections explore the variety of sounds that result when changing register articulation and pedal. Various pieces that reflect a tranquil or peacful scene as well as a couple of Latin pieces that will wake you up! All selections explore the variety of sounds that result when changing register articulation and pedal.

Irl Allison Library-A collection of piano works from the Baroque Classical Romantic and Contemporary eras suitable for the national auditions of the National Federation of Piano Teachers. A collection of piano works from the Baroque Classical Romantic and Contemporary eras suitable for the national auditions of the National Federation of Piano Teachers.

This collection features 10 titles carefully arranged to correspond with Grade 3 of the John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano series. Includes: Carol of the Bells - I'll Be Home for Christmas - It's Beginning to Look like Christmas - Jingle-Bell Rock - A Marshmallow World - Merry Christmas Darling - The Most Wonderful Day of the Year - Pat-A-Pan (Willie Take Your Little Drum) - Wonderful Christmastime - You're All I Want for Christmas. This collection features 10 titles carefully arranged to correspond with Grade 3 of the John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano series. Includes: Carol of the Bells - I'll Be Home for Christmas - It's Beginning to Look like Christmas - Jingle-Bell Rock - A Marshmallow World - Merry Christmas Darling - The Most Wonderful Day of the Year - Pat-A-Pan (Willie Take Your Little Drum) - Wonderful Christmastime - You're All I Want for Christmas.

The Accent on Gillock series includes all of William Gillock's best-loved piano solos. Volume 8 includes selected later-intermediate favorites all written in the remarkable Gillock style: · Night Serenade · Portrait of Paris · Goldfish · Arabesque Sentimentale · Sleighbells in the Snow. The Accent on Gillock series includes all of William Gillock's best-loved piano solos. Volume 8 includes selected later-intermediate favorites all written in the remarkable Gillock style: Night Serenade Portrait of Paris Goldfish Arabesque Sentimentale Sleighbells in the Snow.

A Willis best-seller. The famed Hanon exercises have been specially edited annotated and arranged by John Thompson. They've also been given new titles e.g. The Lame Duck for drop-roll exercises and IceSkating for legato playing. Suggested technique companion to JT Modern Course Grade 1.A Willis best-seller. The famed Hanon exercises have been specially edited annotated and arranged by John Thompson. They've also been given new titles e.g. The Lame Duck for drop-roll exercises and IceSkating for legato playing. Suggested technique companion to JT Modern Course Grade 1.

National Federation of Music Clubs 2014-2016 Selection Mid-Elementary Level-This simple heartfelt piece is intended to convey a soft perfect ending to a beautiful day. Long languid phrases and hand-over-hand patterns help to spur musicality. This simple heartfelt piece is intended to convey a soft perfect ending to a beautiful day. Long languid phrases and hand-over-hand patterns help to spur musicality.

Mid-Elementary Level-Description: It is in A B A form with a coda. The song has direct dynamic contrasts and also shading (crescendo- decrescendo). It is meant to be played in a 'lively' tempo that the student can master. Purpose: It's an exercise for a legato right hand accompanied by a detached left hand. The student learns to 'roll off' staccato at the ends of slurs gently without 'punching' them. The song also requires the student to count the eighth rests in mm. 18-19 22-23 in order to give 'oomph' to the following accented quarter notes. Suggestions for Instruction: Have the student say Giddy-up giddy-up. The sound of the words gives a feeling for the rhythm of two eighths and aquarter note. The fingering in mm. 19-20 and 23-24 is important in order to execute slurs properly. Try the right hand alone (mm. 4-8 11-12) for shading with the crescendos and decrescendos. Key: C Major Description: It is in A B A form with a coda. The song has direct dynamic contrasts and also shading (crescendo- decrescendo). It is meant to be played in a 'lively' tempo that the student can master. Purpose: It's an exercise for a legato right hand accompanied by a detached left hand. The student learns to 'roll off' staccato at the ends of slurs gently without 'punching' them. The song also requires the student to count the eighth rests in mm. 18-19 22-23 in order to give 'oomph' to the following accented quarter notes. Suggestions for Instruction: Have the student say Giddy-up giddy-up. The sound of the words gives a feeling for the rhythm of two eighths andaquarter note. The fingering in mm. 19-20 and 23-24 is important in order to execute slurs properly. Try the right hand alone (mm. 4-8 11-12) for shading with the crescendos and decrescendos. Key: C Major

1 Piano 4 Hands/Early Intermediate Level-Description: This is an inspiring version of America the Beautiful. The melody begins in the primo part then enters in the secondo part. The duet ends with a great forte finish! Purpose: 1. To assist students in learning and experiencing ensemble playing. 2. To provide students with patriotic piano literature. Suggestions for Instruction: Students should know when their part is the accompaniment and when it is the melody when they are playing. The student playing the primo part should learn the arpeggio passages specifically well. Key: C + G MajorDescription: This is an inspiring version of America the Beautiful. The melody begins in the primo part then enters in the secondo part. The duet ends with a great forte finish! Purpose: 1. To assist students in learning and experiencing ensemble playing. 2. To provide students with patriotic piano literature. Suggestions for Instruction: Students should know when their part is the accompaniment and when it is the melody when they are playing. The student playing the primo part should learn the arpeggio passages specifically well. Key: C + G Major

Schmitt 's Preparatory Exercises For The Piano Op.16 with scale appendix by L. Kohler.

Later Elementary Level-A fast rhythmic quickly learned piece for the student who does not have very much time to practice. A fast rhythmic quickly learned piece for the student who does not have very much time to practice.

Later Elementary Level-Description: Spanish Dance is a winner with both elementary and high school students. The LH has the tango rhythm and the RH has a lyrical melody. It is in ABA form. Purpose: There are three main purposes for this selection: 1. It is an excellent recital solo. 2. To introduce the Spanish rhythm. 3. It is a dessert selection. Suggestions for Instruction: Discuss the interval of a third and show how to play legato. Find the LH rhythmic pattern on A E and D. Key: A MinorDescription: Spanish Dance is a winner with both elementary and high school students. The LH has the tango rhythm and the RH has a lyrical melody. It is in ABA form. Purpose: There are three main purposes for this selection: 1. It is an excellent recital solo. 2. To introduce the Spanish rhythm. 3. It is a dessert selection. Suggestions for Instruction: Discuss the interval of a third and show how to play legato. Find the LH rhythmic pattern on A E and D. Key: A Minor

1 Piano 8 Hands/Early Elementary Level-Medley of 3 American tunes: Oh! Susannah - Ten Little Indians - Yankee Doodle. Medley of 3 American tunes: Oh! Susannah - Ten Little Indians - Yankee Doodle.

Beanstalk's Basics for Piano-Technique Book Preparatory Book B. The Finger Gym workouts in these technique books correspond directly with material in the Beanstalk's lesson books. The exercises improve finger dexterity independence control stamina hand position style and musicianship. Technique Book Preparatory Book B. The Finger Gym workouts in these technique books correspond directly with material in the Beanstalk's lesson books. The exercises improve finger dexterity independence control stamina hand position style and musicianship.

Mid-Intermediate Level-This well-loved piece is still effectively ethereal in this D major adaptation. This well-loved piece is still effectively ethereal in this D major adaptation.

Teaching Little Fingers to Play/Early Elementary Level-11 solos with optional teacher accompaniments: Bingo - D Minor Spin - Follow the Leader - Kansas City Blues - Lean on a Friend - Lightly Row - Little Boogie - Lonely and Blue - Merrily We Roll Along - Rock-a-My Soul - This Old Man. 11 solos with optional teacher accompaniments: Bingo • D Minor Spin • Follow the Leader • Kansas City Blues • Lean on a Friend • Lightly Row • Little Boogie • Lonely and Blue • Merrily We Roll Along • Rock-a-My Soul • This Old Man .

A choice collection of 75 traditional and favorite carols hymns and songs of Christmas perfect for caroling! Arranged for mixed voices (SATB) or unison singing accompanied or unaccompanied.

Willis Music Spectacular Solos/Later Elementary Level-A spooktacular piece in C minor perfect for a Halloween-themed recital! Chock-full of fast staccatos and contrasting passages with a delightful nod to a long-lost friend from years past. (Hint: think famous Bizet opera.) Lyrics included. A spooktacular piece in C minor perfect for a Halloween-themed recital! Chock-full of fast staccatos and contrasting passages with a delightful nod to a long-lost friend from years past. (Hint: think famous Bizet opera.) Lyrics included.