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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

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.

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

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 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."

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 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.

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.

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!

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."

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!

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.

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.

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.