Toy Collection – Elementary Piano Solos

Formerly published (2014) by Frederick Harris Music   TGR-PC013:  16 pages, ISMN 979-0-9001444-8-5   A collection of amusing pieces about timeless toys. The pieces explore a variety of meter, harmonies, rhythms, articulations and dynamics. Fun for Christmas or any time of year!  (Preparatory to Grade 2)   Blocks (1), Little Red Wagon*/** (2), Doll House*… Read more »

Parking an Octatonic Truck

A collection of ten pieces ranging from Grades 1-8 that explores some of the more unusual approaches to composition such as polytonality, sympathetic reverberation, less traditional meters and clusters. John Burge used many of these pieces in the past as Quick Study repertoire for music festivals and as such, are put together in a logical… Read more »

Jungle Jingles – Elementary Piano Solos

TGR-PC014:  16 pages, ISMN 979-0-9001444-7-8   Embark on a safari through an African jungle where you will meet a majestic lion, a playful chimpanzee, stomping elephants and many other interesting animals.  12 solos (Preparatory to Grade 2)   Crocodile (Prep), Giraffe*/**/+ (Prep/1), Leopard (1), Baboon (Prep), Lion (1),  Zebra (2), Rhinoceros (1), Chimpanzee*/+ (2), Antelope… Read more »

Alive and Growing

Planet Earth is a dreamy gentle piece which uses beautiful harmonies to create a feeling of warmth and thoughtfulness for the earth. Play it freely and expressively.   Keep on Moving is a fast-driving piece which uses quartal chords to create a bold sound. Bring out the melody notes and keep the accompaniment soft. Keep… Read more »