A flowing, haunting melody starts in D minor and then modulates to A minor halfway through. There is continuous use of eighth notes and pedal throughout with many dynamic contrasts. Chosen for NFMC 2014-2016 Festival Bulletin in the Elementary II piano solo event.

A lyrical melody with short phrases is easy to sing along with in this Â"almostÂ" Middle C position piece. Lyrics portray the beauty of a rainbow. There is minimal use of hands togetherÂ-only playing unison and then the same phrase 8va at the end. Chosen for NFMC 2014-2016 Festival Bulletin in the Pre-Primary piano solo event.

This "animato" duet in D minor requires L.H. crossovers for both pianists. It's truly an "equal part" duet because the melody switches from Primo to Secondo. Furious, fast and fun great performance choice!

This is a flowing waltz with cute lyrics in Â"almost Middle CÂ" position. The accidentals provide interesting color and itÂ's a great piece to teach phrase gestures. Optional teacher duet included.

W9457 / 2.95

This tantalizing, two-page tarantella in E minor has the pedagogical purpose of reinforcing chromatic patterns and itÂ's so much fun to play! The coloristic R.H. chromaticism is balanced by easier L.H. broken triads. ItÂ's a great recital piece for All HallowsÂ' Eve (Halloween)Â...the audience will be spellbound!

ThereÂ's a tinge of sadness in this romantic ballad in A minor. Section A is allegro con moto with easy L.H. crossovers. Section B is slower and expressive having a steady eighth note pulse. Pedal is utilized throughout, and the repeated patterns make it easy to memorize.

The ten lyrical nocturnes in this appealing collection each explore a different minor key. Ranging from two to four pages, these pieces are easier than the Chopin or Field nocturnes and serve as a stepping-stone toward more advanced literature. Artistic yet accessible. Contents:
Nocturne in A Minor
Nocturne in B Minor
Nocturne in C Minor
Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor
Nocturne in D Minor
Nocturne in E Minor
Nocturne in F Minor
Nocturne in F-Sharp Minor
Nocturne in G Minor
Nocturne in G-Sharp Minor

The melody weaves between the hands in this five-finger position piece with one shift for L.H. Accidentals are used in the student part and the teacherÂ's duet is in C minor. The lyrics tell the tale of a moon rising in October. Chosen for NFMC 2014-2016 Festival Bulletin in the Pre-Primary piano solo event.

This piece is a delightful orchestration of colorful chromatics with descending single notes in the L.H and root position triads in the right! Patterns fit beautifully under the hands: fun to play, easy to learn and most students will have it memorized without trying!