A hauntingly beautiful melody in open 5ths makes this piece very satisfying for a young student to play. Original lyrics by Katherine Beard enhance the mood and paint a vivid Halloween night landscape. Late Elementary (HLSPL L3); 4/4 meter; Andante tempo; minor mode (sharps as accidentals throughout); open 5ths and 6ths in parallel-motion quarter notes; […]

Spooky characterizes this excellent piano solo by Lee Evans quite well. It weaves a hypnotic and mysterious spell with repetitive patterns of clusters and single notes, an unusual L.H. arching melodic line, and a vivid flash of 16th-note passages; superb recital piece! Intermediate (HLSPL Level 5); 4/4 meter; allegro tempo; minor mode; 16ths; alternating hand […]

A sweeping, spooky 5-finger position piece with lots of opportunity to create a great musical picture. This piece sounds harder than it really is, and will be a sure hit with students of any age! Very vivid music imagery. Great pedagogical material by master composer, Lee Evans. Early Intermediate piano solo (HLSPL Level 4); 3/4 […]

A graceful LH melody with RH accompaniment skims smoothly along the keys in this original piano solo, like skaters gliding across a shimmering pond in winter. Late Elementary (HLSPL Level 3). 3/4 meter; C major; Range: Bass C below Middle C to Treble C two octaves above Middle C; 5-finger positions with a few shifts […]

This graceful piano-solo arrangement of a classic Christmas carol is a delight to hear and play. Sweeping LH accompaniment patterns and rich harmonies offset the simple melody imaginatively in a tasteful, fluid New-Age style. Intermediate (HLSPL Level 5); D minor/F Major: Full keyboard range; arpeggiated LH patterns; 87 measures. Performance Time: c. 1 Minute 37 […]

A convincing musical dramatization of the legendary Headless Horseman is presented in this stunning piano solo by Sondra Clark. The galloping hooves of the horse can be heard throughout in a ceaseless, repetitive 16th - 8th note rhythmic pattern. The A minor key signature adds to the dark and frantic scene. Sondra’s original poem on […]

A bone-rattling, jazzy dance for two pianists at one piano makes the most of its minor-mode key signature to paint a humorous, lively scene of skeletons dancing the night away on Halloween! Early Intermediate (HLSPL Level 4), equal-partner piano duet (1P/4HDS); 4/4/ meter; Allegro; E minor mode; swing eighths and syncopation; good ensemble piece; three-note […]

A gently grotesque troll dance, not too frightening, but with enough of a macabre twist to fit the title aptly, this piano solo works its magic through short motives and alternating hand passages. Great pedagogical material throughout. Intermediate (HLSPL Level 5); 6/8 meter; quick tempo; 16ths; pedal; hand position shifts; reading range: full staff; 8va; […]

Bring a bit of nostalgic swing to the holidays with this classic Christmas tune! Late Elementary (HLSPL Level 3); piano solo with teacher accompaniment; 3/4 meter; C Major; simple notation; mainly 5-finger positions with some hand-position shifts and expansion to a 6th. Lyrics included. 32 measures.
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Calling all monster pianists! This rollicking tune by Jennifer Linn will have you dancing in no time at all! This truly fun march in a minor mode is punctuated with spooky sounding accidentals. Elementary piano solo (HLSPL L2); 4/4 meter; Allegretto tempo; D minor mode; accidentals throughout; mostly 5-finger position; alternating hands, or hands together; […]