'Round the Key Circle We Go! Book 2: At the Zoo by Amy Stephens

Amy Stephens

Categories: Piano Collections/Books

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

32 pages, 12 pieces in pentascale positions, elementary piano. Pieces represent each major key in the circle of 5ths; Includes optional improvisation for each key with teacher/student duets. As students learn their pentascales and chords in various keys for piano exams, wouldn't it be great to have a piece available in each major key to reinforce that key signature?  Amy makes pentascales directly relevant to repertoire by providing a piece in every key. This book also helps jumpstart the improvisation process with optional improv duets! 1. Cheerful Chipmunk: C major; 2. Galloping Gazelle: G major; 3. Dizzy Duckling: D major; 4. Astute Aardvark: A major; 5. Elegant Egret: E major; 6. Bumbling Bear: B major; 7. Giddy Gecko: G♭ major; 8. Delicate Deer: D♭ major; 9. Adorable Axolotl: A♭ major; 10. Elated Elephant: E♭ major; 11. Babbling Baboons: B♭ major; 12. Frivolous Flamingos: F major

A Grand Adventure

Irene Voros

Categories: Piano Collections/Books, Rock, Jazz, Pop, and Blues

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

A GRAND ADVENTURE - Ten Elementary Piano Solos with Pizzazz!

Enjoy syncopated rhythms and harmonies related to the movement and energy of each character in flight.  When performing these pieces remember to be generous with musical expression of discovery, enchantment, and delight.  (*Conservatory Canada)

Level 1: Buzzing Bees, Firefly's Waltz, Runway Rock

Level 2: A Grand Adventure, Big Blue Sky*, Flying Under the Radar, Hummingbird, Out of This World*, Where Dreams Take Flight*

Level 3: Penguin's Plight

Individual E-Pieces available at www.irenevoros.com

Along the Shore

Beverly Porter

Categories: Piano Collections/Books

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

12 elementary solos suggesting some of the activities, real or imagined, that take place along the beaches and rocky shores of our waterways. Soaring Sea Birds; Mister Crab's Cha-Cha; Gentle Breeze; A Sunny Day; Footprints in the Sand; A Short Ride in a Fast Boat; Fun At the Beach; Lullaby of the Waves; Sand Fleas; The Red Lighthouse; The Colours of Sunset; Don't Rock the Boat!

Arctic Voices

Susan Griesdale

Categories: Piano Collections/Books, RCM Syllabus (CA)

Levels: Early Advanced/Advanced (Gr 8 - 9), Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4), Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)

Sounds of the Arctic, alone, haunting, vast and dangerous.

Level 3/4: ARCTIC VOICES (RCM, CSS),

Level 3: INUKSUK (Stone statue) (CSS)

Level 4: ARCTIC FOX (RCM, CSS)

Level 5: DRUM DANCE

Level 6: LAMENT FOR THE POLAR BEAR (RCM, CSS, CC),

Level 6: DANCING SKIES  (RCM, CC)

Level 7: TOQUES AND PARKAS (RCM, CSS, CC, CNCM)

Level 8: GLACIERS  (CSS, CC)

Level 9: ARCTIC WOLF  (CSS)

• RCM: The Royal Conservatory of Music
• CSS: Contemporary Showcase Syllabus
• CC: Canada Conservatory Contemporary Idioms
• CNCM - Canadian National Conservatory Northern Lights

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)

Catch the Magic

Susan Griesdale

Categories: Piano Collections/Books

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4), Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)

A magical collection of solos for the early intermediate student, perfect for recitals and festivals.

Level 1/2: TWINKLE, TWINKLE - Soft, slow, light and 'twinkly'. (CSS)

Level 2: CASTLES - Slow, unhurried, with a haunting stillness.  (CSS)

Level 2: CLOAKED - The enormous spaceship hiding in plain sight. (CSS, CNCM)

Level 2/3: CINDERELLA'S WALTZ - A lover’s waltz played lightly with grace.  (CC)

Level 2/3: DINOSAUR BONES - Plod along, feel the earth shaking with every footstep. (CSS, CC)

Level 3/4: CASTLES IN THE AIR - Sweet, delicate, and sounding like it could float away.  (CC)

Level 3/4: MAGIC CARPET RIDE - Fly through the air gracefully on your magic carpet! (CC)

Level 4: A MUSICAL RIDE - Here’s your chance to go horseback riding! (CC)

Level 4: SLEUTH - Slip into your role as Private Eye as you sneakily search for clues! (CSS)

Level 5: BLUE JEANS - This bluesy laid back swing rhythm for that 'easy going feeling.

• CSS: Contemporary Showcase Syllabus
• CC: Canada Conservatory Contemporary Idioms
• CNCM - Canadian National Conservatory Northern Light

Checkmate

Irene Voros

Categories: Piano Duets

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4), Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)

CHECKMATE ... 8 Intermediate Piano Duets inspired by the strategic game of Chess.

Level 3: Checkmate!

Level 4: The Elegant Empress

Level 5: Capture & Escape, The Knight Goes Riding

Level 6: Bishop's Blitz, En Passant, Tower Clock

Level 7: The King's Castle

Childhood Excursions: We're Going on a Trip!

Amy Stephens

Categories: Piano Collections/Books

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

Clowning Around and More!.......

Beverly Porter

Categories: Piano Collections/Books, Rock, Jazz, Pop, and Blues

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

Cool Cat

Susan Griesdale

Categories: NFMC Bulletin (US), Piano Trios

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

Level 3/4 - Way cool! This Cat is in no hurry and will have everyone tapping their feet to this slow groove.

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)

Cottage Days

Martha Hill Duncan

Categories: NFMC Bulletin (US), Piano Collections/Books, RCM Syllabus (CA)

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4), Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)

COTTAGE DAYS is a collection of ten expressive summer soundscapes designed for the elementary and early intermediate pianist. The duet, THE DOG THAT WAS AND THE DOG THAT IS (Level 3-4)  was included in earlier versions of Cottage Days and is still available separately.

Level 1: SUMMER LIGHTNING

Level 2: MISTY MORNING

Level 3: CICADAS, FIRE CIRCLE

Level 4: ROWBOAT AT THE DOCK (RCM), CATTAILS

Level 5: WATER LILIES (RCM), SANDCASTLES, AUGUST MOON

RCM: The Royal Conservatory of Music

Individual E-Pieces available at http://marthahillduncan,.com

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)

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

Daily Comforts, book one

Wynn-Anne Rossi

Categories: NFMC Bulletin (US), Piano Collections/Books

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

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 titles include Chicken Noodle Soup, Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cozy Blanket and many more.  Start each morning or finish each evening with sweet reminders of our Daily Comforts!

Daily Comforts, book two

Wynn-Anne Rossi

Categories: Piano Collections/Books

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

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 titles include Dark Chocolate Truffle, Perfect Cup of Tea, Lavender Bouquet and many more.  Start each morning or finish each evening with sweet reminders of our Daily Comforts!

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

Don't Bug Me!

Beverly Porter

Categories: Piano Duets

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

Dust Bunnies

Beverly Porter

Categories: NFMC Bulletin (US), Piano Trios

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

For 1 piano, six hands. A charming introduction to ensemble playing for second or third year students.

Easy as Pie

Peter Rudzik

Categories: Piano Collections/Books

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

A collection of fourteen cheery and quirky piano pieces inspired by all things edible (and not - i.e. A Bad Egg!). Full of playful and biting dissonances these adventurous pieces are full of vigour and life. Out of the box harmonies and modern new ingredients are sure to broaden the musical palate and certain to provide nourishment for a young pianist. Cdn. grade 2 - 4, 22 pages.

Eleven Miniatures - Elementary to Intermediate Piano Solos

Teresa Richert

Categories: Piano Collections/Books

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4), Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)

Enchanted World

June Armstrong

Categories: Piano Collections/Books

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

Welcome to the world of Winnie-the-Pooh.  These elementary/early intermediate pieces affectionately characterise the personalities of the various inhabitants of 100 acre wood and are inspired by the books Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner by A A Milne.  It is a collection which can be explored out of curiosity.  All the music is technically very approachable and can be quickly mastered.  There is a wide variety of styles and the entire range of the keyboard is used.

Fly, Butterfly, Fly for Piano Quartet

Joanne Bender

Categories: NFMC Bulletin (US), Piano Quartets (2 pianos, 8 hands)

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

Forest Friends

Irene Voros

Categories: Piano Collections/Books, Rock, Jazz, Pop, and Blues

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

FOREST FRIENDS is a collection of ten piano pieces depicting life in the Forest through jazz chords, evocative melodies, syncopated rhythms, expressive ballads, and lively marches.

Level 1: Forever Friends, Soaring

Level 2: Porcupine Parade, Songbird, Distant Wanderer, Skitter Scatter

Level 3: Rascal Rock, Pounce!

Level 4: Woodpecker's Drum, Grizzly's Groove

Individual E-Pieces available at www.irenevoros.com

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!

Hockey Sticks

Susan Griesdale

Categories: Seasonal, Solo Sheet Music - Piano

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

Level 2. Your students will love this high energy romp where the fingers get to score a goal! Easy in the hands for fast playing with a flashy ending that will impress anyone within 'earshot'! Have fun!

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

Journey Through the Galaxy

Irene Voros

Categories: Piano Collections/Books, Rock, Jazz, Pop, and Blues

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4), Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)

JOURNEY THROUGH THE GALAXY ...

8 Intermediate Piano Solos exploring journeys and adventures through music. Enjoy the varied rhythms and harmonies related to the movement and character of each activity. When performing these pieces, remember to be generous with musical expression of delight, determination and mystery! (* Conservatory Canada)

Level 2: In a Rock Band*

Level 3: Journey Through the Galaxy*, Singin' In the Choir*, Swinging the Salsa*

Level 4: Riding the Rails*, Sailing Away*

Level 5: In a Hot Air Balloon, On a Skateboard

Individual E-Pieces available at www.irenevoros.com

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

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)

Lady Bug and Friends

Beverly Porter

Categories: Piano Collections/Books, RCM Syllabus (CA)

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4), Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)

Land of Dreams Book 2: Elementary Piano Duets for 1 Piano, 4 Hands

Teresa Richert

Categories: Piano Collections/Books, Piano Duets

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

TGR-PD002:  16 pages, ISMN 979-0-9001444-2-6

5 elementary level piano duets (Grades 1 - 3) for one piano, four hands. Teacher notes included.

Birds at Dusk, Starlight Waltz, Night Owls, Crescent Moon*, Nocturne*

• 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.

Land of the Silver Birch

Beverly Porter

Categories: Piano Collections/Books

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4), Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)

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

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!

Madge's Notebook A Piano Tribute to The Hunger Games

Rebekah Maxner

Categories: Piano Collections/Books, RCM Syllabus (CA)

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4), Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)

Engaging music for teens and tweens!

• Early Intermediate to Early Advanced piano solos (Levels 3 to 8)
• One Intermediate duet (1P4H)
• A Piano Tribute to the Hunger Games
• A piano book you can imagine that the series characters would have on their piano
• An imagined setting of music mentioned in the books: folk music of District 12, music by Madge for Katniss, plus classics from a time before Panem

Several pieces evoke folk music from District 12 that is mentioned in The Hunger Games books, including the lullaby Deep in the Meadow, the patriotic Valley Song, the haunting The Hanging Tree, the simply beautiful Toasting, as well as the Wedding Dance.

There are also new twists on classics and classic rock that I imagine would still be known in the future, including a Bach/Lennon mash-up Imagine a Prelude, a Beethoven/Led Zeppelin mash-up, Stairway for Elisa, and a new take on the Moonlight Sonata, Over the Moon.

The final two pieces are from Madge to Katniss, Friends of a Feather, a duet, and For Rue, a Chopin-inspired waltz based on Rue’s “all’s well” signal.

REVIEWS

“The pieces are so well thought out and student’s will love the literary connections.” ~ Penny Lazarus

“Many of the pieces are original compositions, but there are also some interesting pieces inspired by famous piano pieces…. The pieces seem to evoke the original classical work, rather than exist merely as a simplified version.  Very creative!” ~ Joy Morin, Color in My Piano blog

“One of the things that Rebekah mentioned that really impressed me was that she “tried to imagine what piano music of our era would have survived into the future world of District 12” ~ Penny Lazarus

“…a very creative and unique music book containing songs that capture the series’ setting and story really well, while tastefully interweaving snippets of famous pieces…” ~ Natalie Weber, Music Matters blog

Mechanical Man

Beverly Porter

Categories: Piano Duets

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

This  would be fun to play as a first ensemble with an equal partner.

Mechanical Man has to be wound up before he'll move.  Halfway through he slows down, stops and has to be wound up again. Secondo plays in a stationary position and though Primo moves for the middle section it isn't  difficult. Highly patterned.

Music Box

June Armstrong

Categories: Piano Collections/Books

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

Without having to leave the piano, here is a collection of different sounds for you to explore from the Appalachian Mountains, the Highlands of Scotland, Ireland, Indonesia to Argentina.  Every instrument has different qualities and timbres.  You can create the world of the orchestra and beyond.  Not only is the music box packed full of instruments from all over the world, but also different types of music from many different musical eras.  Along with traditional music, you will find hints of John Dowland, J S Bach, Mozart, Saint-Saëns, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Richard Strauss and Piazzolla and even encounters with the merry pranks of Till Eulenspiegel, a dreamy faun, a swan and the very delicate Sugar Plum Fairy.

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

Nightscapes

Beverly Porter

Categories: Piano Collections/Books

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4), Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)

Northern Menagerie - Intermediate Piano Solos

Teresa Richert

Categories: Piano Collections/Books, RCM Syllabus (CA)

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4), Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)

Northern Petals - Trio for Six Hands at One Piano

Teresa Richert

Categories: Piano Trios

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4), Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)

TGR-PT001:  7 pages, ISMN 979-0-9001444-0-9

Dreamy trio for 6 hands at one piano. (Grade 4/5)

Northern Petals *(4/5)

• NFMC Bulletin (USA)*

This E-Book allows one copy for each performer.  See Hardcopy vs. E-Book vs. Studio License at the end of Sound Samples & Scores below.

O Canada arr. for Piano Duet

Susan Griesdale

Categories: Anthem - O Canada, Piano Duets

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4), Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)

An engaging arrangement of O Canada for Intermediate players, suitable for grades 4 to 5.

O Canada by Calixa Lavallée arranged by Rebekah maxner

Rebekah Maxner

Categories: Anthem - O Canada, Solo Sheet Music - Piano

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

O Canada by Calixa Lavallée arranged for solo piano by Rebekah Maxner. Early Intermediate, Level 3.

This arrangement may be played as a piano solo and is also in an ideal key for singing.

Suitable for school assemblies, Remembrance Day services, Canada Day celebrations or any special occasion that calls for the singing of the National Anthem.

O'Yeah!

Susan Griesdale

Categories: NFMC Bulletin (US), Piano Trios, Rock, Jazz, Pop, and Blues

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

Grade 3 Level. A laid back, easy going tempo, this syncopated trio requires players to snap their fingers all together! Great fun!  (NFMC)

• NFMC Bulletin (USA)

Old MacDonald had the Blues

Rebekah Maxner

Categories: Piano Collections/Books, Rock, Jazz, Pop, and Blues

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

Traditional tunes with a popular twist!

• Late Elementary to Intermediate (Levels 1 to 4)
• Familiar tunes arranged in today’s popular styles
• Jazz, blues, Latin, swing, expressive pop piano and more!
• 12 piano solos

Piano students love to learn and play music that sounds familiar to them. In Old MacDonald had the Blues you will discover a fusion of well-known tunes and popular musical styles. Try your hand at Jazz, Blues, Soft Rock, Ragtime, Latin, and more. Clever and fun, these pieces promise to become recital and festival favourites!

REVIEWS

“Each piece in the collection is catchy and fun!” ~ Natalie Weber, Music Matters Blog, CA

“I’m looking forward to using it with my boys.”  – Pete Jutras, GA

“Just a quick note to tell you that my student Madeleine who…bought a copy of “Old MacDonald had the Blues” last week has already learned three of the pieces on her own…. Hope that makes you smile. :)” ~ Elizabeth, NS

“…one of my students in particular is impressed with the Old MacDonald book…. Again this week he remarked that, ‘She makes them all sound so interesting.’” ~ Janice, ON

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

Over the Rainbow for Piano Quartet

Joanne Bender

Categories: Piano Quartets (2 pianos, 8 hands)

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

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.

Parking an Octatonic Truck

John Burge

Categories: Piano Collections/Books, RCM Syllabus (CA)

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4), Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)

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 fashion making them easy to teach, memorize and most importantly, fun to play. The set includes, "Dancing Scales" (RCM Grade 6 Etude List) and "Cluster Blues" (RCM Grade 8 List D). 24 pages.

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.

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

Teresa Richert

Categories: Piano Collections/Books, Piano Trios, RCM Syllabus (CA)

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4), Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)

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 the trio, require expressive playing and extensive use of the damper pedal. (Grades 3 to 7)

Dogwood (7)   Wild Rose + (3)   Prairie Lily(3/4) Prairie Crocus (4/5)  White Trillium (6/7)  Blue Iris** (7)  Violets (5/6)   Mayflower (4)  Lady's Slipper (5/6)   Sarracenia (4)  Northern Petals Trio*** 6H/1P (4/5)

• Canadian National Conservatory of Music Northern Lights**
• Conservatory Canada Contemporary Idioms (most pieces)
• NFMC Bulletin (USA)***
• Royal Conservatory of Music +2022

Wild Rose performance on YouTube by Jeremy Zhang, winner of a Platinum award at the 2024 Canadian International Music Competition.

Pop! Goes the Weasel Duet Variations and The Muffin Man Duet Variations

Peter Rudzik

Categories: Piano Duets

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

Two easy piano duets based on traditional children songs with a contemporary twist. These two sure crowd pleasers are perfect to close any recital program. Exciting and fun to play. Prerequisite: a sense of humour. Cdn. grade 3 - 4. Arranged for one piano, four hands. 17 pages.

Puffin Island

June Armstrong

Categories: Piano Collections/Books

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

Rathlin is an island lying off the north coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, where puffins come to breed annually, and can be seen from May to August.  The island is remote and beautiful and is home to much wild life.  Our day on ‘Puffin Island’ starts with a breezy trip from the mainland on the ferry, arriving in the early morning mist.  We see gannets, hares, seals, puffins and curlews.  There are sea anemones in the rock pools and waves breaking on the beach.  After an evening of Irish traditional music, the sun sets peacefully in the west.

Rags to Riches

Beverly Porter

Categories: Piano Collections/Books, Rock, Jazz, Pop, and Blues

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

Rainy Days

Martha Hill Duncan

Categories: Piano Collections/Books

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4), Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)

Rainy Days is the companion collection to Cottage Days and is full of indoor activities for the rainiest of days. M.H. Duncan

Level 1: PILLOW FIGHT
Level 2: 52 PICKUP, MONKEYS ON THE BED
Level 3: ROCK PAPER SCISSORS, PAPER DOLLS                                                                                   Level 4: PAPER AIRPLANES, CRAZY 8s, 1 MISSISSIPPI, 2 MISSISSIPPI
Level 5: CANASTA, DEAR DIARY, IN THE MIRROR

Individual E-Pieces available at https://marthahillduncan.com

Razzamatazz

June Armstrong

Categories: Piano Collections/Books

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

Welcome to Razzamatazz! - a collection of jazz and blues inspired pieces with lots of swing and rhythmic drive. Some of the pieces contain a written-out improvisation to give you some ideas to play around with.  You can, of course, also choose to play them just as they are written.  Remember that the ‘groove’ is the most important element of all of these pieces.

Rhythm Band

Susan Griesdale

Categories: Piano Duets, Rock, Jazz, Pop, and Blues

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

Level 2/3:  Rock on! A duet for those who want that pounding beat. In cut time it's easy to achieve that Rock band feeling!  (NFMC)

• NFMC Bulletin (USA)

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.

Rock That Train

Rebekah Maxner

Categories: Piano Collections/Books, Rock, Jazz, Pop, and Blues

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

Music inspired by Harry Connick Jr., Michael Kaeshammer, The Rankins, Twenty One Pilots, The Beatles and more!

Enthusiasm for a piece encourages love for music, for the piano, and propels the child’s desire to practice and advance.

• Late Elementary to Early Intermediate (Levels 1 to 3)
• 11 Piano Solos
• Inspired by today’s popular styles
• Jazz, boogie, rock, expressive pop piano

When a student loves a piece, it shows! Enthusiasm for a piece encourages love for music, for the piano, and propels the child’s desire to practice and advance. This is a collection of pieces I’ve been developing over several years; favourites that have brought smiles to my students’ faces and had toes tapping in recitals. This volume is for the love of music. Enjoy!

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!

Sailing on the Solar Wind from The Pianist's Guide to the Universe

Martha Hill Duncan

Categories: Piano Collections/Books

Levels: 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. SAILING ON THE SOLAR WIND focuses on our own solar system. M.H. Duncan

Level 3: THE RED ONE, ASTEROID 6115, LUCY AND THE TROJANS

Level 4: SUNSPOTS, THE SOLAR WIND, THE RED ONE, SATURN'S RINGS

Level 5: ATMOSPHERE, ARROKOTH THE SNOWMAN

Level 6: PLUTO AND CHARON

Individual E-Pieces available at http://marthahillduncan.com

Saplings Anthology

Red Leaf Anthology

Categories: NFMC Bulletin (US), Piano Collections/Books, RCM Syllabus (CA), Red Leaf Anthologies

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4), Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)

Saplings features twenty-one early intermediate piano solos and is the second anthology from the composers of Red Leaf Pianoworks. Following Red Leaf's first elementary volume, Sprouts, this collection raises the technical and interpretive challenges while keeping the repertoire imaginative and inspiring for both the teacher and performer.

Sea World

June Armstrong

Categories: Piano Collections/Books

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

Sea World is all about the seas of the world and the creatures that inhabit them.  The sea is always in motion and many of the pieces will be greatly enhanced by the use of gentle rubato or a flexible pulse.  You will encounter dolphins leaping, green turtles, angel fish, coral reefs, mermaids, whales and moonlight and much more.

Seaside Sketches Book 1: Intermediate Piano Solos

Teresa Richert

Categories: Piano Collections/Books

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4), Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)

*** NEW! ***

TGR-PC015:  24 pages (Grades 3 - 5)

10 Intermediate piano solos inspired by settings and creatures in and around the sea.

Pelicans (3) Short Ride in a Fast Panga (3) Before the Storm (3) Leaping Lizards (4) Pez Amarillo (4) Eagle Rays*/**(4) Day at the Beach (4) Tropical Summer (5) Into the Sunset (5) Afloat (5)

• Red Leaf Pianoworks Saplings Anthology*
• Royal Conservatory of Music **2022

Six Little Preludes and Fugues

June Armstrong

Categories: Piano Collections/Books

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4), Intermediate/Late Intermediate (Gr 5-7)

Six Little Preludes and Fugues was written for the early intermediate/intermediate level pianist.  Each prelude and fugue is related, sometimes just in style but sometimes also in thematic material as well.  Playing a fugue is an art in itself.  It teaches much about form, but also about musical architecture and balance.

Slap Shot - Early Intermediate Level

Susan Griesdale

Categories: Seasonal, Solo Sheet Music - Piano

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

Snowdrifts for 1 Piano, 4 Hands

Martha Hill Duncan

Categories: Piano Duets

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

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

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

Strong and Free

Joanne Bender

Categories: Piano Collections/Books

Levels: Elementary/Early Intermediate (Gr 1-4)

Elementary piano solos