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These original contemporary compositions feature a wide variety of delightful images and moods, and students of all ages will sure to enjoy this artistic collection of Late-Elementary/Early-Intermediate piano solos. All of the pieces are designed to be a pathway to the standard literature. Contents include: Peaceful Valley; Snowfall Over Mt. Fuji; The Gladiator; Air in the Baroque Style; Spanish Guitar and more.

The journey into nature continues with this collection that engages the senses and allows students to experience the universe in an imaginative way. Every pianistic piece is rewarding and the styles are so varied: Sunshine in the Glen has a lush melody; Rockasaurus has a cool, rock beat; A Star for Finnian has a wee hint of Celtic flavor in G mixlolydian mode; Stirring Volcano is a sleeping volcano beginning to stir; The Rains of Autumn is Impressionistic and introspective; and you can see/feel the shimmering light bounce off the water in Sunset on the Lake. This is Mary Leaf at her best!

A creative collection designed to engage students' emotions and imagination with a variety of keys, moods, meters, and modes. Some of the styles and titles include: Distant Shores---a lyrical waltz; The Piper's Jig---lively in D mixolydian; Secret Mission---upbeat and jazzy; and Merlin's Vision. No sixteenth notes are used. This book will appeal to students and audiences alike!

This delightful collection of songs from the child's point of view presents snapshots of everyday events. All pieces have lyrics and the titles include: Make a Wish With a Friend, There's a Monster in My Closet, and I Have the Purr-fect Cat." The second half of the book introduces eighth notes with easy rhythms. Optional teacher duets offer additional recital possibilities."

Take an imaginary trip to faraway lands! This set of four suites for elementary/late elementary students is fun to play and reflects the inherent flavor of each land you visit. Troika was inspired by Russian fairy tales; pentatonic melodies and open harmonies take you on A Trip to China; African Adventure leads you on a safari through the African plains; and Cat Tales shows you just what life is like in the land that is ruled by everyday cats.

Concerto Bravo is a late-intermediate piece that students will love to tackle. Imaginative and invigorating, this piece challenges students to step up to the plate, play their best, and put what they've learned in lessons to practice in this creative addition to late intermediate repertoire.

Cultivate your student's imagination with this descriptive collection of 10 elementary piano solos. Titles such as Call of the Horn," "Monkeys in the Trees," "Antique Music Box," and "Whispers in the Dark" plus many more give your students the inspiration to create their own musical story through the music."

This delightful elementary level collection of solo piano pieces provides students with a sense of different musical styles through imitating the sounds of a variety of critters! Students will experience crossovers, varying dynamics and articulations, octave changes, and a little interesting fun fact about a critter represented in each song title. Each selection contains an optional teacher duet part that enhances the overall style and mood of each piece.

Following in the success of Just for Fun, Book 1, this late elementary/early intermediate book provides students with artistic and original compositions. The pieces are written in a variety of styles. From a jig to a waltz, to a piece titled Night Ride, which utilizes chromatic passages in the RH, students will have a wide variety of music to choose from in their recitals or just for fun!

If you've ever imagined taking an elephant ride, traveling by rickshaw, or soaring high above on a magic carpet, then Travel Tunes is the book for you. The music uses combinations of legato and staccato, with melodies that often weave in between both hands. This late elementary book features a boogie, a toccata, and a waltz.

Student Favorites Book 3 is an early intermediate / intermediate collection of pieces in a wide variety of styles. Students will find pieces to help improve technique and expand repertoire.

Your early intermediate/intermediate level student will be delighted as they learn and play these amusing and creative solos, each characteristic of a specific animal. This collection also provides an abundant amount of valuable pedagogical material to provide students with the perfect balance for study and fun.

David Karp explores a diversity of styles in this new collection of imaginative and challenging pieces for the early intermediate student. From the somber mood of Sad Day and the expressive quality of Daydreams, to the energetic sounds of Happy Day and the Spanish melody of Fiesta, teachers will find much to keep students interested and motivated. Nine pieces in all. Fun to practice, easy to learn, and exciting to perform!

This witty assortment of equal-part duets, written for late elementary piano students, pays tribute to the humble hat, while exploring the musical styles each one inspires! Each piece calls for performance partners," including hats/costumes and other instruments. Discover the hats for Secret Agent (the 40's Derby), Sombrero Song (Mexico), The Wild West (Cowboy hats), The Pirate Ship (Bandanas), Carnival Clowns (Jester hats), and Batter Up! (Baseball caps), each with their own story to tell."

Musical Moods is a delightful collection of intermediate level pieces that explore the many different moods we may experience throughout the day! From exuberant or melancholy, to confident and spooky, this collection offers a broad range of descriptive music that will capture your imagination and spark your emotions!

Simply Silly is an imaginative collection of solo pieces that is sure to get your young students singing and laughing as they learn the piano. The music and lyrics encourage creative performance, and inspire students to become story tellers at the piano.

This imaginative collection contains four pieces depicting various forms of flight. The pieces are different in style, ranging from the delicate impressionistic sounds of Butterfly Dances to the heart-pumping intensity of Airshow Acrobatics, which features rapid repeated notes.

This collection of creative solos contains pieces written in a variety of styles. They are pianistic, covering a broad range of the keyboard. Accidentals enable students to play in the major keys of C, G, and F, as well as D and F minor.

This original collection of jazz solos asks the musical question, Do certain keys suggest a color?" These haunting nocturnes, written in minor keys, depict the lyrical moods and textures associated with certain colors: Nocturne in Rose (romantic), Nocturne in Blue (reflective), Nocturne in Black & White (film noir), and Nocturne in Violet (sumptuous) have been written especially for the early advanced pianist. While written for the acoustic piano, they will also sound effective when played on digital or electric pianos."

Book 2 of this imaginative series features seven lively solos for the elementary pianist. These colorful pieces portray delightful scenes, from The Big Parade to A Nonsense Tango. Students will love setting their fingers in motion to these inspired melodies.

The pieces in this collection are centered around C position and contain some simple eighth notes rhythms. Features colorful settings and a variety of articulations. Contents include: Cool Cat Strut; Brave Hawk; Luck of the Irish; Snake Charmer; London

This enjoyable set of original piano solos features accessible patterns that make both learning and memorizing easy. Seldom venturing outside of Middle C position, these pieces illustrate a variety of keyboard techniques, touches, and articulations. Includes teacher duets.

Wonderful pieces are written in a variety of styles and moods using varied tempi, range, and meters. Contents include: A Wacky Woodpecker; A Gallant Glyptodon; An Apprehensive Aardvark; A Flippant Flea; A Worried Weasel; An Elegant Egret; A Capricious K

From the bold and energetic rhythms of Autumn Winds to the gentle, contemplative Winter Moonlight, Kevin Olson manages to capture the magic of each season. Contents include: Autumn Winds; Winter Moonlight; Spring Showers; Summer Vacation.

From the stately March of the Monarch to the Latin feel of Mariposa, composer Timothy Brown has musically captured the vivid colors and magical beauty of the butterfly. Most pieces are in Middle C Position (butterfly position") and include teacher accompaniments."

Book 2 continues to explore the imagination by suggested images for students to build upon. The pieces may be used as starting points to discuss aspects such as mood, style, and texture.

This collection of original duets may be performed by two students or as student / teacher duets. From the smooth and lyrical Reminiscence to the upbeat Summer Samba, a full range of styles provides students with a variety of artistic challenges.

Composer Timothy Brown believes that a unique aspect of music study is the limitless opportunity it presents to explore the student's imagination. The vivid imaginary adventures portrayed in these pieces will help students develop a colorful approach to learning new literature.

Contents include: The Magic Fountain; Portrait of Remembrance; Song for Elise; Autumn Song; Sunshine and Meadows; The Rosewood Guitar; Bluebird; Valse Under the Stars.