Petals for Piano – Intermediate Solos plus a Trio at One Piano

TGR-PC009:  28 pages, ISMN 979-0-9001430-0-6   Ten dreamy solos named for the official flowers of the ten Canadian provinces. The trio for 6 hands at one piano, Northern Petals, represents the three Canadian territories. Each solo is in a different key. They explore a variety of technical challenges for the intermediate student and all, including… Read more »

Eleven Miniatures – Elementary to Intermediate Piano Solos

TGR-PC008:  20 pages, illustrated, ISMN 979-0-9001430-6-8   These 11 elementary to intermediate-level pieces explore a variety of moods and characters. Some of the bugs are playful, some are jazzy, some are delicate, and others are persistent or mysterious. Teaching notes included. (Grades 1 to 6)   Fleas (1), Ants (1/2), Termites (3), Beetles (3), Bumble… Read more »

At Sea – Elementary Piano Solos

TGR-PC005:  20 pages, illustrated, ISMN 979-0-9001430-5-1   Twelve Elementary Solos. Dreamy, stormy, mysterious and playful solos about creatures and settings related to the sea. Fully illustrated. Teacher notes included. (Preparatory to Grade 2)   Angelfish (Prep), Dancing Starfish (Prep), Sea Turtle (1), Barnacles (1), Octopus (1), Shark (2), Ocean Ripples (2), Song of the Seagulls… Read more »

Daily Comforts, book one

Daily Comforts book one is a collection of late elementary piano solos celebrating the everyday comforts in our daily lives.  Using the inspiration of Haiku poetry, each piece creates an atmosphere to soothe the spirit and refresh the mind.  Most of the pieces are 2-pages long, perfect for an inspirational supplement or recital. Book one… Read more »

Daily Comforts, book two

Daily Comforts book two is a collection of early intermediate piano solos celebrating the everyday comforts in our daily lives.  Using the inspiration of Haiku poetry, each piece creates an atmosphere to soothe the spirit and refresh the mind. Most of the pieces are 2-pages long, perfect for an inspirational supplement or recital. Book two… Read more »

Snowdrifts for 1 Piano, 4 Hands

SNOWDRIFTS is an elementary duet written for two of my former piano students, Madeleine and Sofia.  The second (the older sister’s part) is at a Level 3-4, while the primo (the younger sister’s part) is within stationary 5 finger positions and can be read or taught by rote. M.H.Duncan

The Dog That Was and The Dog That Is

Levels 3 – 5:  This bittersweet “tail” of two dogs played out in a setting for one piano, four hands. My thanks to the limericks of Scott & Alison Bagg, frequent cottagers and former piano students of mine. M.H. Duncan

If Dogs Could Talk

13 playful piano pieces designed to develop rhythmic and reading skills for eager beginners up to Level 2. They are short but are filled with expressive details, two handed dialogue and contrasting legato and staccato touches to help bring each musical story to life. M.H. Duncan Beginner/Prep: SLEEPY HEAD (RCM), RUMBLE TUMBLE, THIS AND THAT… Read more »

Rhythm Practise

Finally a rhythm book that provides ample practice for first year concepts. Large print, and a gradual, well-paced presentation of each rhythmic element finds this book easy to use for both teacher and student. This book offers a chance to work with the metronome. Students love the page where they draw in their own bar… Read more »