Early Intermediate Level-As the title suggests this piece is ideal for the student who may be temporarily without the use of one hand. Although not quite a blues per se the piece is spirited and lively with considerable use of register and pedal. Works equally well with either hand: in C Major. As the title suggests this piece is ideal for the student who may be temporarily without the use of one hand. Although not quite a blues per se the piece is spirited and lively with considerable use of register and pedal. Works equally well with either hand: in C Major.

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.

Early Intermediate Level-A follow-up to Thompson's edition of the Hanon Studies this collection of pieces and exercises seeks to develop basic touches used in piano playing for example: the phrasing touch finger staccato the forearm stroke and finger legato. A follow-up to Thompson's edition of the Hanon Studies this collection of pieces and exercises seeks to develop basic touches used in piano playing for example: the phrasing touch finger staccato the forearm stroke and finger legato.

Elementary- Piano – All the Way! is a multi-key course of study written and composed for the beginning piano pupil. It is designed to present the fundamental concepts of theory and literature in a wide variety of styles leading to musical understandingand independent reading. Piano – All the Way! is a multi-key course of study written and composed for the beginning piano pupil. It is designed to present the fundamental concepts of theory and literature in a wide variety of styles leading to musical understanding and independent reading.

Mid-Elementary Level-Description: A nice solo in 3/4 time with Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake theme in the B section. One hand moves at a time. Purpose: The piece serves to introduce accidentals and also to give practice in playing in 3/4 time which seems to be difficult for beginners to learn who tend to hold the third beat for two counts. Suggestions for Instruction: I suggest that they count the note values quar-ter quar-ter quar-ter so that it is consistent without paying too much attention to the bar lines. Other information: Originally titled Swan Pond (not Swan Lake) Key: C MajorDescription: A nice solo in 3/4 time with Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake theme in the B section. One hand moves at a time. Purpose: The piece serves to introduce accidentals and also to give practice in playing in 3/4 time which seems to be difficult for beginners to learn who tend to hold the third beat for two counts. Suggestions for Instruction: I suggest that they count the note values quar-ter quar-ter quar-ter so that it is consistent without paying too much attention to the bar lines. Other information: Originally titled Swan Pond (not Swan Lake) Key: C Major

Later Elementary Level-Jaguar Strut describes the picture of a sleek confident jaguar just before he starts to spring into a fast run. Jaguar Strut describes the picture of a sleek confident jaguar just before he starts to spring into a fast run.

Eight joyful Christmas tunes arranged as equal-level elementary piano duets: Believe · C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S · Do You Hear What I Hear · Frosty the Snow Man · Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) · I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus · The Most Wonderful Day of the Year · Nuttin' for Christmas. Eight joyful Christmas tunes arranged as equal-level elementary piano duets: Believe · C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S · Do You Hear What I Hear · Frosty the Snow Man · Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) · I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus · The Most Wonderful Day of the Year · Nuttin' for Christmas.

Early Intermediate Level-Seven of the most melodic charming waltzes you've ever heard! Austin succeeds in making each waltz a miniature gem destined to be a student and teacher favorite for years to come. Highly recommended. Seven of the most melodic charming waltzes you've ever heard! Austin succeeds in making each waltz a miniature gem destined to be a student and teacher favorite for years to come. Highly recommended.

Mid-Elementary Level-Young students will relish singing along with the lyrics and learning the seven colors of the rainbow. In addition well-placed phrasing and dynamic markings help to make this gentle song an effective teaching piece. Key: C Major. Young students will relish singing along with the lyrics and learning the seven colors of the rainbow. In addition well-placed phrasing and dynamic markings help to make this gentle song an effective teaching piece. Key: C Major.

Mid-Elementary Level-An easy charming solo that students will love! The great lyrics showcase cute caterpillars that chomp chew dine climb and sleep before turning into beautiful butterflies. Key: C Major with accidentals. An easy charming solo that students will love! The great lyrics showcase cute caterpillars that chomp chew dine climb and sleep before turning into beautiful butterflies. Key: C Major with accidentals.

Mid-Elementary Level-Does your piano sometimes make weird noises when you practice? It may or may not be haunted: find out in the lyrics of this very special piece! Key: An eerie D Minor.Does your piano sometimes make weird noises when you practice? It may or may not be haunted: find out in the lyrics of this very special piece! Key: An eerie D Minor.

Mid-Elementary Level-Shark! The title screams! A dramatic solo for a young vivacious student. The frequent repeated use of the minor 2nd may remind some of a certain famous shark movie but there is much additional educational value to this two-page character piece including varied articulations and dynamics. Includes lyrics! Shark! The title screams! A dramatic solo for a young vivacious student. The frequent repeated use of the minor 2nd may remind some of a certain famous shark movie but there is much additional educational value to this two-page character piece including varied articulations and dynamics. Includes lyrics!

Later Elementary Level-Hartsell's Midnight Owl imagines an enchanting bird who likes to swing dance in the middle of the night. The catchy melody takes place mostly in the bass clef which may help strengthen a weak left hand. The I-IV-I-V7-I progression in A Minor is also introduced. Hartsell's Midnight Owl imagines an enchanting bird who likes to swing dance in the middle of the night. The catchy melody takes place mostly in the bass clef which may help strengthen a weak left hand. The I-IV-I-V7-I progression in A Minor is also introduced.

Elementary Level-12 great arrangements for the more mature student that can be used on their own or as a supplement to John Thompson's Adult Piano Course (Book 1). Titles: Born Free · Can't Help Falling in Love · Every Breath You Take · Fields of Gold · Give My Regards to Broadway · A Groovy Kind of Love · My Life · Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da · Open Arms · Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head · Rainy Days and Mondays · Sweet Caroline. This book includes access to audio tracks online that can be downloaded or streamed! 12 great arrangements for the more mature student that can be used on their own or as a supplement to John Thompson's Adult Piano Course (Book 1). Titles include: Born Free Can't Help Falling in Love Every Breath You Take Fields of Gold Give My Regards to Broadway A Groovy Kind of Love My Life Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da Open Arms Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head Rainy Days and Mondays Sweet Caroline . This book includes access to audio tracks online that can be downloaded or streamed.

Later Elementary to Early Intermediate Level-7 Great piano duets to perform at a recital play-for-fun or sightread! These famous masterpieces are appropriate for any age and have been pared down to their essence and wonderfully arranged. 7 great Piano duets to perform at a recital play-for-fun or sightread! These famous masterpieces are appropriate for any age and have been pared down to their essence and wonderfully arranged. In addition audio files online are available to download or stream if your favorite duet partner is unavailable! Pieces include: By the Beautiful Blue Danube (Strauss) Eine kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart) Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 (Liszt) Morning from Peer Gynt (Grieg) Rondeau (Mouret) Sleeping Beauty Waltz (Tchaikovsky) Surprise Symphony (Haydn).

Later Elementary to Early Intermediate Level-A special collection of winning NFMC selections by contemporary and classic Willis composers newly engraved with up-to-date performance notes by the composers! Titles: Black Cat Bounce (Austin) - Dance in E Minor (Miller) - Evening Lament (Hartsell) - Fountain Square (Baumgartner) - Going Baroque (Austin) - Little Waltz (Miller) - On the Champs-Elysees (Gillock) - Rondo in Classic Style (Gillock) - Whirlwind (Baumgartner) - Wistful Chant (Peskanov). A special collection of winning NFMC selections by contemporary and classic Willis composers newly engraved with up-to-date performance notes by the composers! Titles: Black Cat Bounce (Austin) - Dance in E Minor (Miller) - Evening Lament (Hartsell) - Fountain Square (Baumgartner) - Going Baroque (Austin) - Little Waltz (Miller) - On the Champs-Elysees (Gillock) - Rondo in Classic Style (Gillock) - Whirlwind (Baumgartner) - Wistful Chant (Peskanov).

Eight great pieces by Eric Baumgartner! This collection includes six of Baumgartner's favorite pieces through the years as well as two brand new solos composed especially for this series. Titles: Aretta's Rhumba · Beale Street Boogie · The Cuckoo · Goblin Dance · Jackrabbit Ramble · Journey's End · New Orleans Nocturne · Scherzando. This exciting collection includes six of Eric Baumgartner's favorite pieces through the years as well as two brand new solos composed especially for this series. Eric Baumgartner is a composer arranger teacher and performer. He holds Jazz degrees from Berklee College of Music in Boston and DePaul University in Chicago. Eric is author of the popular Jazzabilities and Jazz Connection series and is the MIDI orchestrator for several Willis publications including the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series as well as Popular Piano Solos . He has conducted workshops on Jazz teaching techniques inboth the United States and Australia.

Early to Later Elementary Level-A newly edited and engraved compilation of all 3 of Gillock's popular Accent on Solos books. These 33 short teaching pieces have been in print for over 50 years for a simple reason: the music continues to motivate piano students of every age! This complete edition of Accent On Solos contains 33 short teaching pieces from all three of William Gillock 's Accent On Solos books. These books have been in print for over 50 years for a simple reason: the music continues to motivate Piano students of every age. The pieces in this collection are suitable for students at elementary level.

Mid-Intermediate Level 1 Piano 4 Hands-Repeating eighth notes in the Secondo portray a gentle rain escorted elegantly by a melancholy melody and a slow descending bass line. A wonderfully seductive piece. Key: B-flat Major. Repeating eighth notes in the Secondo portray a gentle rain escorted elegantly by a melancholy melody and a slow descending bass line. A wonderfully seductive piece. Key: B-flat Major.

Early Intermediate Level-Autumn Nocturne soars beautifully! Susan Alcon has created an expressive satisfying solo that allows for lots of top voicing and dynamic contrasts. Key: G Major. Autumn Nocturne soars beautifully! Susan Alcon has created an expressive satisfying solo that allows for lots of top voicing and dynamic contrasts. Key: G Major.