A classical favorite from Grieg’s Peer Gynt suite! This beginner/elementary arrangement of “In the Hall of the Mountain King” takes beginners all around the keys with octave changes, using repeats and 8vas for ease in reading. LH and RH each get the chance to play in both clefs. The chromatic skipping passages with black keys are shared across the hands, making this arrangement very beginner friendly. Best for early to mid beginner level and great for small hands (largest melodic interval is P5). A fun performance piece in a minor key!
Enjoy this beginner arrangement of the Passacalle from Boccherini’s Night Music on the Streets of Madrid (La Musica Notturna delle Strade di Madrid)! This lovely melody is set here in familiar C Major range, with RH melody and simple LH accompaniment. RH melody is almost entirely stepping notes, with eighth notes and a few dotted quarter rhythms, and it plays 8va and forte on the repeat for a new sound without adding significant challenge. LH is easy to follow, with only three unique two-note harmonies (dyads) throughout. No flats or sharps. Great for small hands and beginner piano students who are just getting comfortable with two-hand playing.
Enjoy this mid to late beginner arrangement of Fandango from Boccherini’s Guitar Quintet in D Major! This robust piece is set here in A minor and stays mostly in the same area of the piano so that beginners can focus on mastering the interesting rhythms and articulations. It ends with several cross-hand movements at an exciting fortissimo dynamic! This is a great choice for a lesser known classical piano recital piece for elementary level students.
This arrangement of Marche Slave introduces Serbo-Russian and minor sounds to new pianists. The bold, patriotic main theme is featured prominently with compelling dynamics and a climactic finish.
