Africa (Toto) - Late Elementary

This pop/rock classic offers good practice in syncopation, changing key signatures and dynamic range. Because the themes are repetitive, it works well as a late beginning piano solo with only a couple rhythms & passages to work out, and then the player's job is just to follow the patterns and repeats, and have fun.

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Bloom (Dawn Ivers) - Intermediate

Bloom is a collection of 5 spring-themed compositions for piano solo. Each solo in the book is distinct, providing a variety of styles. For the creatively inclined, the piece called Raindrops includes an invitation to improvise your own passage The music is leveled at intermediate, and would be appropriate for pianists of all ages. 

This collection celebrates the newness of life as Winter fades and Spring begins to bloom again. It explores the rejuvenation we feel as the world wakes up around us, as we hear the gentle rain of a spring shower or see the green shoots poke out of the sleeping earth. We remember that spring comes each year, to bring us hope. 

Single User downloads are available on Sheet Music Plus, and if purchased directly, the download comes with a studio license for unlimited printing. 

Bloom is part of the Seasons Series. Click Here to see other seasonal collections.

Hall of Fame (The Script) - Late Elementary

Hall of Fame arranged for Late Elementary piano solo. 

Since verses of this song are rapped, this piano solo offers great opportunities to work on rhythm and tempo, and the chorus adds a melodic line to make it enjoyable both to play and listen to.

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Turning (Dawn Ivers) - Early Intermediate

Turning is a collection of 5 autumnal piano solos for early intermediate pianists. Each solo is in a different style that will bring variety to a performance, or give an individual student a chance to increase their stylistic range. For more creatively inclined students, two of the pieces (Acorn Boogie & Twilight) have optional improvisational sections. The solos are leveled as early intermediate and would be appropriate for learners of all ages. 

This collection seeks to capture the cozy joy & serenity that is often felt during this season as scarves & boots resurface, and pumpkin spice everything abounds. But a few pieces also have elements of the wistful mysteriousness that can accompany the changing seasons and shorter days as the summer dies, the air grows more chill, and we watch the leaves begin to fall.

Original music purchased directly from this website come with an unlimited studio printing license. Single user copies are also available from SheetMusicPlus. 

Turning is part of the Seasons Series. Click Here to see other seasonal collections.

 
This collection is part of my Season Series, click here to view other seasons collections.  

Dark Horse (Katy Perry) - Early Intermediate

Katy Perry's Dark Horse lends itself well to an early intermediate piano solo, using repetition of simple motifs as the song builds and fades through dynamic shifts. Late elementary to early intermediate.

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Paradise (Coldplay) - Late Elementary

A fun to play Late Elementary to Early Intermediate piano solo of Paradise by Coldplay. This song has a big intro and a fun bass line before the melody kicks in. 

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Snowfall (Dawn Ivers) - Early Intermediate

Snowfall, is a collection of 5 wintry piano solos for late beginner or early intermediate pianists. Each solo is in a different style that will bring some variety to winter recitals capturing both the cold, tranquil quality of the winter season and the fun and joy of the holidays.

For an individual student, playing through the entire collection would provide practice in a variety of stylistic techniques. And for more creatively inclined students, two of the pieces (Hot Cocoa Blues & Snow Flurries) have optional improvisational sections. 

Original music purchased directly from this website come with an unlimited studio printing license. Single user copies are also available from SheetMusicPlus. 

Snowfall is part of the Seasons Series Click Here to see other seasonal collections.