This collection of preludes in all major and minor keys contains a wealth of pedagogical challenges for the late intermediate to early advanced level student. Each prelude is designed to explore one or more pianistic problems, and serves as excellent preparatory repertoire for the more complex character pieces of the great masters of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The sounds of Bach, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Ravel, Gershwin, Prokofieff and Copland are echoed in the pieces in this collection. Dennis Alexander has recorded beautiful solo renditions of all 24 pieces on a correlated compact disc, which is packaged with each book in a convenient vinyl slip-pocket. The recordings are ideal for students to listen to at home for performance modeling and for quick teaching reference as you assign selections.

This collection of preludes in all major and minor keys contains a wealth of pedagogical challenges for the late intermediate to early advanced level student. Each prelude is designed to explore one or more pianistic problems, and serves as excellent preparatory repertoire for the more complex character pieces of the great masters of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The sounds of Bach, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Ravel, Gershwin, Prokofieff and Copland are echoed in the pieces in this collection. Dennis Alexander has recorded beautiful solo renditions of all 24 pieces on a correlated compact disc, which is packaged with each book in a convenient vinyl slip-pocket. The recordings are ideal for students to listen to at home for performance modeling and for quick teaching reference as you assign selections.

These seven solos explore the sights, sounds and characters of animals through imaginative compositions. They encompass a wide range of the piano, but never stretch beyond a 5-finger position. Each piece contains an optional teacher/parent duet part.

Piano solos that will immediately attract the attention of junior high and high school age students. Written and named to inspire students to learn through imagery and play with feeling

Piano solos that will immediately attract the attention of junior high and high school age students. Written and named to inspire students to learn through imagery and play with feeling

Written with teenagers in mind, these seven late-intermediate solos will inspire students to learn through imagery and play with feeling. Each piece is aptly named and will stretch students' imaginations to new heights. Titles: Lemon Zest * Fields of Lavender * Black and White! * Aquamarine * Tango à la Mango * Tangerine Toccata * Dark Chestnut.

You'll find yourself tapping your feet to the sounds of this solo by Dennis Alexander. Written in Middle C position, the melody is divided between the hands. Harmonic thirds are used occasionally in the right hand and add variety to the melody. The lyrics are fun and depict perfectly the happy mood of the piece. Add the upbeat, optional duet part and you won't be able to keep from smiling! Young students are sure to enjoy this piece whether it is performed as a solo or with the duet.

Two wonderful collections of the best and most favorite piano sheet music solos by Dennis Alexander. Book 1 is for elementary to late-elementary pianists, while Book 2 contains solos at the early-intermediate to intermediate level. My Favorite Kinds of Things, Pranksters, Springboard, Touch a Rainbow, You and Me!, You're So Fine!

Two wonderful collections of the best and most favorite piano sheet music solos by Dennis Alexander. Book 1 is for elementary to late-elementary pianists, while Book 2 contains solos at the early-intermediate to intermediate level. Chanson Triste, Close Caper!, Glacier Majesty, Scherzo in A Minor, Souvenir, Toccata Brillante.

Here's a song that makes a great Halloween recital piece for the elementary level student, in C major, Middle-C position, ¾ time, with many expressive and technical opportunities for the young artist. Included is an optional teacher's duet part, and there are fun and spooky lyrics for singing along

This electrifying 3-movement work contains brisk passage work designed to fit neatly in the hand, seamless harmonic shifts, thrilling meter changes and built-in technical fireworks throughout. 2 copies needed for performance.

Early Advanced. This exquisite solo (dedicated to Ingrid Clarfield) is a welcome addition to one-hand piano repertoire and is sure to captivate advancing students. Written in 6/8 meter in a rich and lyrical style, it is a wonderful vehicle for developing fluid movements over the keyboard and voicing with one hand. Although it is fingered for the right hand, it could easily be adapted for the left hand or for both hands.

"Spiccato" is a staccato style of playing a stringed instrument where the bow literally bounces on the strings. Here, the performerÂ's fingers will be bouncing on the keys in this high-spirited dance. Changing meters (from 7/8 to 5/8), and articulations (from staccato to legato), combined with the key of D Mixolydian lend an exotic sound to this exciting solo. Bonus features include excellent reinforcement of bass clef reading for the right hand melody in the A section as well as second inversion triads in the B section.

Elementary/Late Elementary. Collection of 10 of his original piano solos. The contents of this book have been personally selected by Dennis Alexander as some of his all-time favorite sheet music solos. Many of the solos are among the most requested by piano teachers and students alike. The varied styles of each piece makes this book a valuable supplement to most piano methods. This book contains 10 elementary to late elementary pieces including: Apache Braves * Entrada in G Major * Imperial Sonatina * The Lost Troubadour * March King * Old Daddy Longlegs * Shout It Out! * Springboard * A Very Happy Song! * Who's That Knockin'?

The contents of this book have been personally selected by Dennis Alexander as some of his all-time favorite sheet music solos. Many of the solos are among the most requested by piano teachers and students alike. The varied styles of each piece makes this book a valuable supplement to most piano methods. This book contains 8 early intermediate to interemediate pieces including: Dizzy Delight * El Zapateado * Mooncrossing * Newport Rock * Notturno * Screamin' Cat Boogie * Turboccata * Valse Romantique.

Late Intermediate/Early Advanced. Collection of 7 of his original piano solos.

Late Intermediate. Even though the left hand alone is featured in this beautiful "Andante Espressivo" piece, the artist will be playing above the center of the keyboard as well as below. It is set in D Major with a predominantly eighth note rhythm and a very legato, sustained flow, nicely balanced between melody and accompaniment.

11 early intermediate to intermediate piano solos for older students. Each book in this new series contains arrangements and original pieces that provide beautiful, rich harmonies, numerous patterns that easily fit the hands and lyrical melodies that speak to the heart. These sophisticated books are the perfect supplement for any adult method book and include a wealth of motivational repertoire. Titles Include: Day's End * Feelin' Fine * Flamenco Fever! * (Theme from) Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 * Lost in Time * On Ol' Broadway! * Plaisir d'amour (The Joy of Love) * Polovetsian Dance (from Prince Igor) * Reflections * Shelby's Waltz * Sneaky Kinda Rag.

11 intermediate piano solos for older students. Each book in this new series contains arrangements and original pieces that provide beautiful, rich harmonies, numerous patterns that easily fit the hands and lyrical melodies that speak to the heart. These sophisticated books are the perfect supplement for any adult method book and include a wealth of motivational repertoire. Titles include: Danny Boy (Londonderry Air) * Distant Memories * Downtown Boogie * Lotsa Blues * Midnight Rag * Simple Gifts * Sonata Pathétique (Theme from the 2nd Movement) * Song Without Words * Starbeams * Thinking of You * Valsette.

7 late intermediate piano solos for older students.

For years, piano teachers remarked that Dennis Alexander's pieces were great for boys and suggested that he write a book of pieces with boys in mind. Drawing on his own teaching experiences, and recalling the kinds of pieces he would have liked to play at a similar age, he composed these engaging late elementary piano solos that incorporate strong rhythms, athletic leaps of the hands and big sounds. A gratifying collection for students who need a little extra motivation to practice

Creating big sounds over a wide range of the piano keyboard is thrilling for young students, regardless of gender. After completing his book Especially for Boys, Dennis Alexander was inspired to create this late elementary companion volume, Especially for Girls. While girls certainly enjoy playing tender and romantic pieces, just as many enjoy playing pieces with robust sounds and exciting rhythms-this dynamic collection offers all of the above! A great way to help younger students broaden their musical horizons

The goal of this series is to introduce students to the rhythms, harmonies and other unique characteristics of jazz. Students will be motivated by the variety of styles and sounds that have that special Dennis Alexander sound. From lyrical melodies to infectious rhythms and harmonies, playing jazz styles has never been more fun! Titles: As September Goes * Jazz Jam * Purple Sage * Rhythmicon * Smooth as Silk * SneakinÂ' 'Round * Soft-Shoe Blues * Soul Searcher * Tahitian Nights * A Touch of Rhumba * Valse du jour.

The goal of this series is to introduce students to the rhythms, harmonies and other unique characteristics of jazz. Students will be motivated by the variety of styles and sounds that have that special Dennis Alexander sound. From lyrical melodies to infectious rhythms and harmonies, playing jazz styles has never been more fun! Titles: Cool Dude! * Jazz Nocturne in Bb Major * New YearÂ's Waltz * Only Time Will Tell * Ragtime Boogie Blues * StompinÂ' the Blues Away * Summer Moon * With Mixed Emotions.

This series was written for pianists who love the expressive qualities of the piano and the sounds of the romantic style. Warm, lyrical melodies and rich harmonies will inspire pianists to create a beautiful sound and to play with expression, musicality and finesse. The descriptive titles will spark studentsÂ' imaginations as well. Titles: Autumn Mood * Footprints in the Sand * Forgotten Postcards * Gentle Breezes * La Serenata * Lost Romance Blues * So Long Ago * Summer Dreams * Sweet Jasmine * Tahitian Nights * Tone Poem.

This series was written for pianists who love the expressive qualities of the piano and the sounds of the romantic style. Warm, lyrical melodies and rich harmonies will inspire pianists to create a beautiful sound and to play with expression, musicality and finesse. The descriptive titles will spark studentsÂ' imaginations as well. Titles: Arioso in D Major * Boston Blues * Enchanted Moments * Forest Whispers * Impromptu in G Minor * Jazz Romance * Tone Painting No. 1 * Winter Dreams.

This series was written for pianists who love the expressive qualities of the piano and the sounds of the romantic style. Warm, lyrical melodies and rich harmonies will inspire pianists to create a beautiful sound and to play with expression, musicality and finesse. The descriptive titles will spark studentsÂ' imaginations as well. Titles: Evocation * Improvisation No. 1 * In a DancinÂ' Mood * Midnight Meditation * The Promise of Spring * Serenity * A Special Someone.

Finger Paintings is designed to provide piano students with a wide variety of music repertoire, which will enhance reading and performance skills. Book 1 contains 11 short solos in numerous 5-finger patterns. Students are introduced to most of the basic elements of notation; the tuneful melodies are divided between the hands. For added motivation and enjoyment, optional teacher accompaniments are included

The many moods expressed in this charming volume of 11 elementary piano solos will encourage young players to use their musical imagination while exploring the basic elements of music notation, phrasing and articulation. The tuneful melodies are in numerous 5-finger patterns and are divided between the hands. For added motivation and enjoyment, optional teacher accompaniments are included

Entertaining and color-filled compositions are the hallmark of this artistic series for elementary piano students. Many of the pieces explore a wide range of the keyboard and contain simple syncopated rhythms. Students also learn to focus on smoothly transferring melodic lines between hands, quickly changing dynamics and thinking in longer phrase groupings. Occasional easy hand-crossings are a delight to play and bring out the sparkling overtones of the piano.

This collection is for teacher wanting to prepare students for the Romantic style early in the development of the student. Since no intervals larger than a 6th are used, these are good for small hands. Offers a lot of variety. Late elementary.

These exciting solos are written for late elementary piano students. The close hand positions and simply notated rhythms make them perfect "first" ragtime for second- or third-year students.The Alexander style and sound make this collection fun for students of all ages

Colorful, big-sounding impressive pieces that make students sound better than they are. Covers a wide range of the keyboard using 5-finger patterns. Easy rhythms with no 16ths or triplets. Its variety of styles has something for everyone. Late elementary.

The primo and secondo parts are equal in difficulty, making it possible for elementary pianists to experience the joy of duet playing at the earliest opportunity. For ease in reading, both primo and secondo are written on the grand staff with clear directions to move up or down to an appropriate octave. Each player gets a chance to play the melody and lyrics are included for every selection. Titles: All Through the Night * Blow the Man Down * Charlie is My Darling * Cockles and Mussels * Did You Ever See a Lassie? * Hush, Little Baby * The Mulberry Bush * Old Joe Clarke * She Wore a Yellow Ribbon * She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain * Skip to My Lou * The Wheels on the Bus * Yankee Doodle

The books in Five-Star Solos give students and teachers a wide variety of pieces at graded levels. Different styles, colors, tempos, and moods are included in each book. Ballads, waltzes, Latin tunes, contemporary sounds, and "showstoppers" all combine to make teaching both fun and exciting. Students will be rewarded with music that clearly sets them apart from the crowd. Titles: Jeepers, Creepers! * Bouncin' Boogie Blues * Butterflies Ascend * Giotto's Campanile * Half-Step Waltz * Around We Go! * Our Team Spirit * Prickly-Pear Rag * Rockin' on D * A Summer Breeze * Trampoline Star. "Half-Step Waltz," "Jeepers, Creepers!," and "Trampoline Star" are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections.

Book 5 of the Five-Star Solos series provides a wide variety of pieces to teachers and intermediate-level students. An array of styles, colors, tempos, and moods are included. Ballads, waltzes, Latin pieces, contemporary sounds, and "showstoppers" all combine to make teaching fun and exciting. Students will be rewarded with music that sets them apart from the crowd. Titles: Arietta in G Major * Evening in Andalucia * Get My Drift? * Just a Tad Funky! * Rhythmosity * Shenandoah* You Gotta Toccata!

Charming duet arrangements of some of the world's greatest folk songs. Teachers will find these arrangements perfect for spicing up recitals and as supplementary material for group piano instruction in colleges and universities. Includes "Aura Lee," "Auprès de ma Blonde," "Barbra Allen," "Dear Evelina," "Mama Don't 'Low," "My Spanish Guitar," "Shenandoah" and "This Train."

Youngsters and adults alike will be delighted with these enchanting arrangements of folk songs favorites. Folk Song Silhouettes contains eight intermediate solo arrangements complete with lyrics, including "Aura Lee," "Barbra Allen," "Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair" and more!