Beginning and Elementary Piano Music
Side by Side, Time to Begin · 21 Duets for Student & Teacher
This book is designed to coordinate with Time to Begin, the first book of The Music Tree series, but can be used with any interval-based reading method. Co-authored with Amy Glennon.
The student part of each duet is also effective when played as a solo. The score uses off-staff, partial-staff and grand staff notation. Great choices for a student's first recital.
Alfred 00-1032
Side by Side, Part 1 · 19 Duets for Student & Teacher
This book coordinates with The Music Tree, Part 1, but can be used with any method. Pieces are written on the grand staff and do not include eighth notes. Co-authored with Amy Glennon.
Alfred 00-1033X
Side by Side, Part 2A · 12 Duets for Student & Teacher
This book coordinates with The Music Tree, Part 2A, but can be used with any method. Pieces use eighth notes and dotted- quarter notes. Co-authored with Amy Glennon.
Alfred 00-0689
Side by Side, Part 2B · Piano Duet
Eleven original pieces in a variety of styles, plus three folk song arrangements. Written with eighth notes, dotted quarter notes, and simple syncopations, this book coordinates with The Music Tree, Part 2B. Co-authored with Amy Glennon.
Alfred 00-0690
Changing Trains · Solo Sheet
The frenzy of a busy train station is depicted through this piece written entirely with intervals of fifths and thirds. In the A section, students are sure to enjoy the catchy rhythmic ostinato that uses blocked intervals. The B section features broken fifths with hand crossings that cover a wide range of the keyboard. The damper pedal helps to create a long, lyrical line. The return of the A section brings this energetic solo to an exciting close.
Selected for the National Federation of Music Clubs Festivals (2008–2010), the Illinois Grade School Music Association required solo list, and the Mid-America Music Festival test-piece list (2024–2026).
Alfred 00-22410
Noche del Gitano · Solo Sheet
Noche del Gitano means Night of the Gypsy in Spanish. Students will have no trouble conveying the descriptive title through the music of this solo. Written in 3/4 meter and the key of A minor, an energetic tempo lends itself to the mysterious mood of the piece. Blocked fifths in the left hand on the down beat of each measure followed by melodic and rhythmic sequences in the right hand create a sense of urgency.
Selected for the National Federation of Music Clubs Federation Festivals, 2014–2016.
Alfred 00-37103
Mysterious Shadows · Solo Sheet
The mysterious sounds and feel of this piece in 4/4 meter are achieved through the use of a variety of minor five-finger patterns, including A minor, G minor and D minor, a non-legato pedal and chromatics. The use of non-legato pedal allows the hands to change octaves easily. Changes in tempo add to the overall mood and offer the opportunity for musical playing.
Alfred 00-30581
Autumn Moon · Solo Sheet
Beginning teens and adults will be attracted to this piece with its gentle, flowing sound. A wide range of the keyboard is used through hand crossings and octave indications. The use of the damper pedal helps make these crossings smooth and seamless. The key of C major and the 4/4 meter aid in quick learning. Slight changes in tempo add to the romantic sound and style of the solo.
Alfred 00-37593
Twilight Sky · Solo Sheet · Alfred
Students can paint the colors of the twilight sky through the music of this G-major solo. Melodic and rhythmic repetition will aid in learning and memorizing this piece. The addition of damper pedal creates lush harmonies and frees the hands to move around the keyboard. The sophisticated sound and style might be particularly appealing to teenagers and adults.
Alfred 00-23238
Solo Adventure! Book 1 · Solo Collection
The seven original solos in this collection were composed to give late-elementary students an opportunity to project a musical idea with very focused technical requirements. Each is a two-page solo.
Carl Fischer PL1018
Carnival · Mid-Elementary Solo Collection
This collection of 11 character pieces is based on the sounds and experiences of day at the carnival. The music uses easily recognized patterns with limited hands-together writing, so the pieces can be learned quickly. For mid- and late elementary students.
Carl Fischer PL1016
