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'Round the Key Circle We Go! Book 1: In My Garden
Amy Stephens
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B
32 pages, 12 pieces in Middle C position. Primer to early elementary piano. Pieces represent each major key in the circle of 5ths--great way for students to get comfortable with flats and sharps with easy melodies! 1. Curious Caterpillar: C major; 2. Glorious Gardenia: G major; 3. Dancing Dragonflies: D major; 4. Amazing Arnica: A major; 5. Eager Earthworms: E major; 6. Busy Bees: B major; 7. Glad Gazania: Gb major; 8. Delightful Daisies: Db major; 9. Amusing Ants: Ab major; 10. Everlasting Echeveria: Eb major; 11. Beautiful Butterflies: Bb major; 12. Fabulous Fuchsia: F major
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Alphabet
June Armstrong
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B
Alphabet is a collection of early piano pieces highlighting a broad range of technical issues for the developing beginner pianist. Finger dexterity, staccato and legato touch, fluency of hand, wrist and arm movement, hand independence, arm crossings, simple hands together co-ordination, development of a secure underlying pulse and atmospheric sound painting, both dramatic and lyrical, are all addressed in a simple, direct and easy to access way.
At Sea - Elementary Piano Solos
Teresa Richert
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
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 (1), Dungeness Crab (1), Sunny Day at Sea (2), Storm at Sea (2), Ocean Sunset* (Prep/1)
- BC Conservatory of Music *2015
- Conservatory Canada Contemporary Idioms 2021 (all level 1 & 2 pieces)
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Childhood Excursions: Afternoon at the Playground
Amy Stephens
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B
9 pieces, 24 pages, all pieces in Middle C position. These very fun pieces for Primer and Level 1 introduce young players to important motions for arm and wrist fluidity: wrist rotation, drop-lift, side-to-side, in-and-out, contrary motion, and elbow/wrist circles. Learning these gross motor motions will keep relaxed fingers on the keys. Students can also practice their storytelling abilities as they spend a musical afternoon at the playground! 1. Jump Rope, 2. Follow the Leader, 3. Merry-go-round, 4. Hula Hoop, 5. Tug-of-war, 6. Twirling, 7. Cloud Gazing, 8. Tag—You’re It! 9. Clowning Around
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Copycat Copycat - Elementary Piano Solos
Teresa Richert
Categories: Piano Collections/Books, RCM Syllabus (CA)
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
TGR-PC010: 16 pages, ISMN 979-0-9001444-3-0
Twelve Little Inventions for Elementary Level Pianists - two in each major & minor key up to one sharp or flat. All of the pieces feature imitation and many include simple ornaments which are written out. (Preparatory to Grade 2)
Contented Cat (1), Cosy Cat (1), Curious Cat* (Prep), Cool Cat (1), Cheerful Cat (2), Comical Cat (2), Cautious Cat (Prep), Cranky Cat* (1), Carefree Cat (1), Confident Cat (2), Clever Cat (1), Courageous Cat* (2)
- Conservatory Canada Contemporary Idioms 2021 (most pieces)
- Contemporary Showcase Syllabus (all pieces)
- Royal Conservatory of Music *2015/2022
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Creatures Great and Small
Joanne Bender
Categories: Piano Collections/Books, RCM Syllabus (CA)
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
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Creepy Crawlies
Susan Griesdale
Categories: Piano Duets, Seasonal
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
This piece is written in Middle C position for both players with easily accessible shifts to neighbour notes. A fun piece that ends with the players madly playing as fast as they can between the RH and LH to mimic the scurrying spiders running rampant! A perfect piece for Recitals and Festival - especially at Halloween!
Level 1/2 - Creepy Crawlies (CSS)
- CSS - Contemporary Showcase Syllabus
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Dances, Daydreams & Dinosaurs
Janet Gieck
Categories: Piano Collections/Books, RCM Syllabus (CA)
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
This collection is packed with pieces to capture the imagination of girls and boys. It covers a variety of styles for the elementary piano student and includes program notes. 28 pages. Updated Edition (2010).
If you plan to make multiple copies of this music, please respect copyright and purchase a studio license.
All Aboard the Octave Train
Next Stop, Pemberton!
Spring Day
Card Houses
Chromatisaurus
Chokecherry Jam
Gameboy/Arcade Game
Outdoor Skating Rink
Tricky Tracks
First Dance
The Last Dinosaur
T. S. T-Rex
Sixty Four Beats
Before Dawn
Tiptoe
William and Lisa's Waltz
Promenade
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Giggles'n Kids
Susan Griesdale
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
An exciting collection of thirty little etudes for your early level student!
Each little etude focuses on one musical aspect that the student may or may not be familiar with. You can introduce a new concept to the student - see what the musical sing looks like, learn what it means and how to play it one piece at a time. Designed to be lighthearted and fun while you work with the student!
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If Dogs Could Talk
Martha Hill Duncan
Categories: NFMC Bulletin (US), Piano Collections/Books, RCM Syllabus (CA)
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
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
Level 1: AFRICAN KITTY, IF DOGS COULD TALK, TWINS, SUNNIER DAYS, LITTLE BIRD, MOONLIGHT
Level 2: I WANT TO FLY, PARTY PLANS, WHY?, FLYING HORSES, TALKING FISH
RCM: The Royal Conservatory of Music
Individual E-Pieces available at http://marthahillduncan.com
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Imagination - Elementary Piano Solos
Teresa Richert
Categories: Piano Collections/Books, RCM Syllabus (CA)
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B
TGR-PC004: 16 pages, illustrated, ISMN 979-0-9001430-4-4
Ten imaginative solos for young pianists. Fully illustrated. Teacher notes included. (Preparatory Level)
Unicorn** (Prep), Fairy Princess **(Prep), Frog Prince **(Prep), Pirates of the Ghost Ship (Prep), Sunken Treasure (Prep), Jolly Elf (Prep), Pixies on Parade* (Prep), If I Could Grow Wings (Prep), Magic Wand +(Prep), Waltzing Ogres (Prep)
- BC Conservatory of Music **2015
- Contemporary Showcase Syllabus+
- Royal Conservatory of Music *2015
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Into the Woods
Beverly Porter
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B
A collection of elementary piano solos that bring up images of sights and creatures that might be encountered during a walk in the woods......A variety of keys and hand positions,repeating note patterns in different octaves and various rhythmic patterns have been used. At Sunrise, Tall Pines, Scampering Squirrels, Japanese Lanterns, Dancing Leaves, An Army of Ants, Sleepytime, Blue Butterfly, A Rascally Raccoon, Moon Shadows and Flickering Fireflies
Johnny Appleseed
Rebekah Maxner
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B
Joyful songs, prayers, lullabies and children’s hymns.
- Early Elementary to Elementary piano (Primer level to Preparatory A)
- Joyful songs, prayers, lullabies and children’s hymns
- 12 solos with optional teacher duets
- Creative activities! Drawing, colouring and songwriting
Simple for beginners, yet beautiful. The duets have lush harmonies that inspire young musicians.
Four hymns of workshop, beautiful arrangements suitable for church and recital performances! Encourage heartfelt, expressive playing and give children peace and a sense of wonder at our beautiful world!
Three songs of blessing or grace, short and sweet, ideal for autumn, harvest, Thanksgiving or all year round!
Two summer camp and fun songs that express the joy of a blessed childhood.
Three tender lullabies, songs for a prayerful bedtime and a peaceful night’s sleep, arranged for beginner with optional teacher duets.
REVIEWS
"[My student] loved playing this song [Jesus Loves Me]! She played it in a competition on the weekend and got a gold standing as well as a scholarship!!" ~ Amy
Jungle Jingles - Elementary Piano Solos
Teresa Richert
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
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 (Prep), Gorilla (1), Hippopotamus (2), Elephant (2)
- Conservatory Canada Contemporary Idioms +2021
- Red Leaf Pianoworks Sprouts Anthology*
- Royal Conservatory of Music **2022
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Just for Fun! Early Elementary Piano Solos
Teresa Richert
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B
TGR-PC012: 20 pages, illustrated, ISMN 979-0-9001444-6-1
14 amusing solos for the early level pianist, many with lyrics. Ilustrated. Includes a composition activity to promote student creativity.
The Music Box*, Beat the Drums!*, Jazzy Cat*, Circus Elephants*, My Birthday Party, Wandering Panda*, Treasure Hunt*, Trick or Treat, Dancing Poodle, Raiding the Cookie Jar, Rhythm and Blues* (Composition), I Like Popsicles, Bunnies at the Hop, Electric Guitar Wizard, Parade
- Canadian National Conservatory Northern Lights*
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Just Kidding! Elementary Piano Solos (2018 Edition)
Teresa Richert
Categories: Piano Collections/Books, RCM Syllabus (CA)
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
Formerly published (2014) by Frederick Harris Music as Days of Summer
TGR-PC007: 16 pages, illustrated, ISMN 979-0-9001430-8-2
These 12 pieces explore a variety of harmonic, melodic and rhythmic resources and include a wide range of dynamics, articulations, moods and technical challenges. Fully illustrated and will appeal to students of all ages. Teacher notes included. (Preparatory to Grade 3)
Just Kidding!*(2), Daydreaming** (2), On the Move (2), Snow (Prep), Can't Catch Me* (2), Far Away*** (1), Into Mischief*/+ (Prep/1), Flying Kites (2), Mixolydian Bounce (3), A Rainy Day (1), The Chase* (1)
- BC Conservatory of Music Horizons*
- Conservatory Canada Contemporary Idioms 2021 (most pieces)
- Contemporary Showcase Syllabus+
- Royal Conservatory of Music **2015, ***2022
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Land of Dreams Book 1: Early Elementary Piano Duets for 1 Piano, 4 Hands
Teresa Richert
Categories: Piano Collections/Books, Piano Duets
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B
TGR-PD001: 16 pages, ISMN 979-0-9001444-1-6
6 early elementary level (Beginner to Prep) piano duets for one piano, four hands. Teacher notes included.
Land of Dreams, Mountain Sunset**, Polka Dot Pajamas, Lullaby for a Teddy Bear, Stormy Night*/+, Moonlight Waltz
- Canadian National Conservatory of Music Northern Lights*
- Contemporary Showcase Syllabus+
- NFMC Bulletin (USA)**
This E-Book allows one copy for each performer one piece at a time. See Hardcopy vs. E-Book vs. Studio License at the end of Sound Samples & Scores below.
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Let's Pretend
Susan Griesdale
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
Let your student's imagination take centre stage as they enthusiastically 'pretend to be' with each enchanting tale. Fourteen pieces in all and every piece includes words to help tell the story!
Level Prep/1 - I CAN FLY (CSS), I AM THE KING (CSS), I'M AN ASTRONAUT (CSS), I'M AN ALIEN (CSS)
Level 1 - I'M A FIREMAN (CSS)
Level 1/2 - I'M A BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS (CSS), I'M A PRETTY BALLERINA (CSS, CC), SOLDIER'S MARCH (CSS), I'M A SCARY MONSTER! (CSS, CC), I'M INVISIBLE (CSS, CC), I'M A ROBOT (CSS)
Level 2/3 - I'M A COWBOY
Level 3 - I'M A ROCK STAR!, Level 3 - THE GREAT WIZARD! (CSS, CC)
- CSS - Contemporary Showcase Syllabus
- CC - Conservatory Canada
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Little Hands, Big Pieces
Susan Griesdale
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
A fun and imaginative book to have your little ones sounding big in their first year. Every piece a pupil saver! Easy to teach, easy to learn. A teachers dream!
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Mystery and Merriment
Janet Gieck
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
The titles of this collection of piano solos for the elementary student evoke the exciting and the fantastical. Composed using principles from Music Learning Theory, many of the pieces utilize repetition and explore the complete geography of the piano. Most would make excellent transposition exercises. I hope you find the pieces easy to learn, impressive to hear, and fun to play!
If you plan to make multiple copies of this music, please respect copyright and purchase a studio license.
To the Finish
Effective Detective
Woodpecker Lane
Reaching in the Magician's Hat
Pins and Needles
Daring Dog
Careful Cat
August Awaits
Moon Rising
Prism
Piper's Parade
On the Fence
Spicy
Prairie Harvest
Through the Trees
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Ocean Tails
Jen Smith Lanthier
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
Ocean Tails is a book of 12 elementary piano solos inspired by Vancouver Island, Canada. These solos are wonderful teaching pieces and include many patterns, familiar hand positions, and memorable melodies. Furthermore, each of the twelve songs are written in an ancient church mode, adding a distinct sound and extending the teaching opportunities. Number of pages: 20. Preparatory Level - Grade 1. *This new, updated 2024 edition contains two brand new pieces!
Titles include: Starfish Strut, Ocean Tails, Tally-Ho Trot, Tall Totems, Two Banana Slugs, Driftwood Shore, Cathedral Grove, Harbour Buzz, Stroll Through Beacon Hill, Double Decker Bus, The Malahat Drive (new), Fan Tan Alley (new)
Two Banana Slugs - Conservatory Canada Contemporary Repertoire Grade 1
Stroll Through Beacon Hill - Conservatory Canada Contemporary Repertoire Grade 1
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Off to Camp! Early Elementary Piano Solos
Teresa Richert
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B
TGR-PC011: 24 pages, illustrated, ISMN 979-0-9001444-5-4
14 nature-inspired solos for the beginning pianist, most with lyrics and many with teacher duets. Includes 2 composition exercises to inspire student creativity.
Spider Webs, Don't Pick the Mushrooms, Bull Frog, Campfire Stories*, Middle Part for Campfire Stories (Composition), Starry Night, Banana Slugs, Hopping Rocks, Sword Ferns, Dancing Moon, Songbird, Enormous Tree, Tall as a Tree* (Composition), Rickety Bridge, Little Robin, At the Pond
- Canadian National Conservatory of Music Northern Lights*
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Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe
Janet Gieck
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
The pieces in this collection were composed for my candy loving piano students in Southwestern Saskatchewan. They have been arranged in an order of difficulty according to the learning sequence of Music Learning Theory. These pattern pieces sound sophisticated as they utilize the entire piano, yet they are learned with ease. You will also find numerous key signatures and modes represented. May they satisfy your musical sweet cravings! Early elementary piano solos. 24 pages.
If you plan to make multiple copies of this music, please respect copyright and purchase a studio license.
Salt Water Taffy
Rainbow Fudge
Blue Whales
Melting Ice Cream
Chocolate Truffles
Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe
Marshmallows
Jelly Beans
Caramel Sauce
Jawbreakers
Chocolate Eclairs
Birthday Cake Sprinkles
Cinnamon Hearts
Sour Soothers
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Paint Box
June Armstrong
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
The pieces in this collection are almost entirely written in five finger position. In some of them there are simple hand position changes, but all should be easily accessible at elementary standard. Each piece is designed to convey the mood or the suggestion of the colour of its title.
Pawzazz - Elementary Trio for One Piano, Six Paws
Teresa Richert
Categories: Piano Trios
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
TGR-PT002: 7 pages, ISMN: 979-0-9001444-4-7
A "bucket of fun" for early level pianists. (Preparatory to Grade 1)
- NFMC Bulletin (USA)*
This hardcopy book includes individual parts for the 3 performers. This E-book allows one copy of the full score for each performer. See Hardcopy vs. E-Book vs. Studio License at the end of Sound Samples & Scores below.
Rayan's Duet Book
June Armstrong
Categories: Piano Duets
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)
Rayan's Duet book is a teacher and pupil book designed for sight reading practice, with easy primo parts in five finger position. The inspiration for this book came from Kathenka’s Muziekboek by Jurriaan Andriessen, which is beautifully constructed so that each simple five finger primo part skilfully complements a much more rhythmically and harmonically sophisticated secondo part. For that reason, the primo parts are also satisfying to sight read for more than just elementary players. The duets can be easily read at one sitting.
Rhythm Practise
Susan Griesdale
Categories: Theory/Activities/Recordings
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
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 lines and then test their skill at different speeds. Progress is recorded with stickers on the Rhythm Rally Race Sheet.
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Rock the Boat
Rebekah Maxner
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B
Popular styles in easy notation!
- Early Elementary to Elementary piano (Primer level to Preparatory A)
- Blues, boogie, jazz, expressive pop piano
- 21 solos with optional teacher duets
- Titles, lyrics and music students can relate to and play from the heart
- Pieces designed to help students develop fluent reading skills
Rock the Boat inspires young piano students with engaging music, titles and lyrics. Every emotion is explored: from joy to determination, from worry to bravery, from feeling the comfort of falling asleep at home to the stress of bad weather, from wanting time alone to wanting connection and love. The optional teacher duets further enrich the student’s sonic experience. The playful themes of cats and rats and music of the sea are sprinkled throughout.
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Pedagogically, these pieces are crafted to develop reading fluency in the early stages of staff notation.
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Contents: Skitter Scatter, Pitter Patter; Bee on Her Bonnet; Blow Me Down, Billy; Float Your Boat; Down Over Yonder; Moonlight When I Sleep; Playground Groove; The Smallest Piece; The Emoji Sticker Song; Song of the Mermaid; Clown March; Sailor's Knot; Just Like That!; Rainbow; Sometimes I Worry; Dribble and Pass; Pussycat Waltz; Scat, Cat!; When You Take the Time; Rock the Boat; Pirate's Ire.
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“The student parts…capture a mature and musical sound that is sure to make every student feel like an accomplished pianist.” ~ Natalie Weber, Music Matters blog
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This is the Second Edition of Rock the Boat. Several pieces that were originally in the first edition have been moved to a companion volume in the Rock Collection SeriesTM which focuses on early improvisation and beginner note and rote pieces: Rock the Baby.
Rock This Town
Rebekah Maxner
Categories: Piano Collections/Books, Rock, Jazz, Pop, and Blues
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B
Music that sparks joy and excitement!
- Elementary to Late Elementary piano (Prep B to Level 1)
- 11 Original piano works inspired by popular styles
- Rock and roll, jazz, blues, expressive pop piano
- 6 Piano solos
- 4 Solos with optional teacher duets
- 1 Elementary duet (1P4H)
You will enjoy the melodies with the fun duets! Music that girl and boy students will love!
Rock this Town is the Elementary book of the Rock Collection Series, a stepping stone between Rock the Boat (Early Elementary) and Rock that Train (Late Elementary to Early Intermediate).
In this volume, Preparatory and Level 1 piano students get to play current music that dances and sings! With piano solos, solos with optional duets, and a spattering of lyrics and illustrations, this book makes the transition to more mature-sounding music, while remaining simple in rhythm and key. The duet ‘Black Tie Showdown’ is a new key pattern showstopper.
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"[You] will find pieces that will encourage exploration of the entire keyboard, chromatic passages, different time signatures, key centres, varying rhythm combinations and time signatures. You will also find opportunities for rote learning....The pieces in Rock This Town will set up much conversation, imagery, creativity and fun!" ~ Jennifer Foxx, Music Educator Resources blog
Safari
June Armstrong
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
Safari is a journey through a day in Africa. The day begins at dawn and ends under a starlit sky. Along the way we encounter the landscape of the savannah and many of the animals that live there. Thinking about the picture of the scene, or the character of the animal, will help you create a mood and atmosphere for each piece. Have a wonderful adventure!
Snow Blossoms
Beverly Porter
Categories: Piano Duets
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B
A charming easy duet for two equal players. It features a lilting waltz-like rhythm in ABA form with secondo having the melodic interest in section B. 3 pages with a DC repeat.
Sprouts Anthology
Red Leaf Anthology
Categories: NFMC Bulletin (US), Piano Collections/Books, RCM Syllabus (CA), Red Leaf Anthologies
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
Sprouts is the very first Red Leaf Pianoworks Anthology featuring two compositions from each of the ten composers of this collective: Joanne Bender, Martha Hill Duncan, Janet Gieck, Susan Griesdale, Rebekah Maxner, Beverly Porter, Teresa Richert, Peter Rudzik. This is a great introduction to music that combines charming originality with pedagogical value from these highly creative and talented composers. Open the sound samples to see videos, first a short Guide sampling one short excerpt from each composer. And secondly the playlist of all the pieces in the collection.
Stories of Stars from The Pianist's Guide to the Universe
Martha Hill Duncan
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4), Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)
In this whimsical marriage of astronomy and music, my husband, astrophysicist, Dr. Martin Duncan and I have combined our talents to celebrate the beauty of the night sky and the magic of music.
Vol. 1, Stories of Stars, for elementary to intermediate piano, deals with the birth and death of stars in our galaxy.
M.H. Duncan
Prep The Big Dipper
Level 1 Interstellar Dust
Level 2 Stellar Nursery, The Main Sequence
Level 3 The Milky Way, Polaris, Lagoon Nebula
Level 4 Red Giant
Level 5 Blue Straggler, Supernova
The Lion's Tale
Martha Hill Duncan
Categories: NFMC Bulletin (US), Piano Collections/Books, Pre-staff
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B
Designed for the early reader, with a "read or rote" approach, these piano solos explore more contemporary sounds and colors.
THE SPARROW's SONG, PLIP, PLOP, HOW HIGH CAN YOU GO?, TINY DRUM A SLEEPY WALTZ, THE CLOWN CAR, THE COOKIE JAR, HAMSTERS ON THE MOVE, KNOCK, KNOCK, TREASURE HUNT, PORCUPINE POLKA, ICE TIME, ECHOES AT SUNSET, THE LION'S TALE, MAGIC MIRROR, THE BIG DIPPER
Individual E-Pieces available at https://marthahillduncan.com
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The Threesome Blues
Susan Griesdale
Categories: Piano Trios, Rock, Jazz, Pop, and Blues
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B
A trio for Pre-reading level, once the students find their position on the keys, they will have fun playing this bluesy tune together. Great for developing listening skills at an early level!
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Three Blind Mice and The Wheels on the Bus Duet Variations
Peter Rudzik
Categories: Piano Duets
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
Two simple and humorous sets of variations based on popular children songs.
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Titanic A Voyage in Piano Music - Elementary
Rebekah Maxner
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B
Music heard on Titanic‘s maiden voyage arranged for piano, plus originals in 1912 styles.
- Early Elementary to Elementary (Primer level to Level 1)
- 8 Piano solos with optional teacher duets
- 1 Elementary student duet, 1P4H
- Piano students can take part in the story first-hand by playing music that was heard on Titanic‘s only voyage
Today’s children know the story of the Titanic, the world’s most luxurious ocean liner. For the first time piano students can take part in the story first-hand by playing music that was heard on Titanic’s only voyage. The pieces have been chosen from passenger accounts, from the White Star Line’s official songbook, several will be recognized from the Titanic movies you have seen, and two are originals written in 1912 styles. All have been arranged to offer pieces students will love to learn, and to support pedagogical goals for their levels of playing.
REVIEWS
“My 9 year-old son LOVES the Titanic, so this is a perfect combination (great shipping disasters and music).” ~ Marjorie, ON
“The pieces and arrangements which delightfully capture the mood of the day, combined with the historical anecdotes, provide a well-informed re-telling of the story of the Titanic through piano music.” ~ Barbara Long, The Quarter Note (NBRMTA quarterly), NB
“I just had an amazing piano lesson! ...I asked him if he knew anything about the Titanic. Yes! He immediately paged through the book and found “Nearer My God to Thee.” We spent the entire lesson learning that piece–chords, counting, fingering, the works! Thanks Rebekah, for that book! There are 34 more to go, but this first one was a miracle!” ~ Caroline, AB
Toy Box
June Armstrong
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B
Toy Box is filled to the brim with musical representations of toys for the early learner - teddy bears, train sets, spinning tops, kites, dinosaurs, jigsaws, rocking horses, fire engines, xylophones, building blocks and much more. Various aspect of technique are addressed along with atmospheric interpretations and the use of the entire keyboard.
Toy Collection - Elementary Piano Solos
Teresa Richert
Categories: Piano Collections/Books, RCM Syllabus (CA), Seasonal
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
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* (2), Teddy Bear* (1), Super Hero Action Figure (2), Video Game Adventure* (1), Fire Truck (1), Toy Train* (2), Bouncing Ball*/**/+(Prep), Racing Cars (2), Plush Toy Parade *(2)
- Australian Music Examination Board +2019
- Conservatory Canada Contemporary Idioms 2021 (all level 1 & 2 pieces)
- Royal Conservatory of Music *2015, **2022
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When I Grow Up
Janet Gieck
Categories: Piano Collections/Books
Levels: Early Elementary/Beginner/Prep A/B, Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)
I hope that boys and girls will be excited to musically express their future hopes and dreams through these early elementary pieces. Each piece has lyrics so students can sing along. 20 pages.
If you plan to make multiple copies of this music, please respect copyright and purchase a studio license.
Carpenter
Policeman
Teacher
Doctor
Trucker
Bus Driver
Pilot
Artist
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