Every Halloween, all the monsters, skeletons, hags, and more come together for the Spooky Shuffle. This addictively swinging original (a Halloween favorite!) will have your fingers dancing and feet tapping right along with them.
The hypnotic powers of this archetypal vampire will capture the minds of your listeners as you play his portentous waltz. This composition featuring bass Left Hand melody is for any Halloween-loving pianist who wants something fun and easy to learn.
French for “moonlight”, Clair de Lune is an example of true musical beauty. Unlike many other simplified arrangements, this version is intentionally written in the original key of D-flat Major to keep its beautiful shimmering color. It includes the initial well-known main theme (in its simple beauty, with minimal changes) as well as part of the secondary moving theme, making it an excellent choice for a recital performance piece for the early intermediate level pianist.
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor is an organ masterpiece that has withstood the test of time. Centuries later, audiences everywhere are wowed by Bach’s music! This easy piano arrangement is perfect for late elementary to early intermediate piano and covers many major themes from both the Toccata and the Fugue. 6 pages long, this arrangement is a fantastic and impressive performance piece.
The all-famous Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah oratorio – countless people have told me they wish they could play this masterpiece! That’s why I’ve arranged this Hallelujah Chorus piano solo – so you can play it at Christmastime for your family, during Easter season, or anytime you feel like shouting, “Hallelujah!”
A spinoff of the classic 12-bar blues, “Tombstone Boos” helps newer pianists swing their way into the Halloween season. A spine-tingling jazzy chord closes out this late beginner number filled with syncopation, swing rhythm, hand movement, and more.
* The Studio License comes with two versions: one with the C minor key signature and one with no key signature (all accidentals). The Single-User License comes with one version that has no key signature (all accidentals). Both versions sound the same when played.
This traditional English carol tells the story of that first Christmas night long ago. This arrangement performs well as a lovely piano solo for a late beginner pianist and helps with pedaling, different rhythms in the left/right hands, and right hand scale fingering.
This arrangement comes in two different versions: one in D Major and one transposed to C Major. The Single-User License is available in either key. The Studio License comes with both versions.
This fun beginner piano ensemble is a Christmas hit! Written for 1 Piano, 1 Teacher, and however many beginner students you want — Teacher plays throughout while Beginners take turns hopping in. Every beginner part is the same and can easily be taught by rote.
May be performed as a duet (1 Beginner, 1 Teacher) or ensemble (2 or more Beginners, 1 Teacher).
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This product comes with a Studio License that allows you as a Teacher to share this copy with any number of your own students. (May not be shared with other teachers or non-students.)
Many beginner pianists are frustrated by too-challenging arrangements of Tchaikovsky’s Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. This desperately needed authentic beginner piano arrangement captures the essence of this Nutcracker piece with single-note RH melody accompanied by carefully chosen LH harmonies. Perfect for Christmas and for ballet- and classical-loving beginners, this arrangement helps develop strong note reading (especially smaller intervals and accidentals), staccato playing, lifts, and hand movement.
Most new pianists want to play this Beethoven piece but aren’t prepared for the difficulty of the original composition. This early intermediate level arrangement is of the entire piece – not just the main theme! – which makes it an excellent choice for a recital performance. Carefully written to match the integrity of Beethoven’s work, this arrangement allows pianists to perform Beethoven now while developing essential skills for the future mastery of Beethoven’s masterpieces.
BONUS: Because the largest harmonic interval is a Major 6th, pianists with small hands can easily play this without sacrificing musicality or altering chords.
“Double, double, toil and trouble…” Witches of all ages will love brewing up a magic potion that will surely bring all listeners under their power! This spellbinding composition is written with a mysterious melody floating high above the treble clef while the left hand waltzes below in minor.
After a hard day’s work collecting dying souls, the Grim Reaper goes dancing to liven things up! This fast and fun groove has a repeating bass line featuring G minor blues and fast, swinging treble rhythms and chords. Groovin’ with the Grim Reaper is a lot of fun for early intermediate students (especially during Halloween season) and makes a great choice for a jazz piano recital piece!
As Peer Gynt finds his way into the troll Mountain King’s hall, the energy and excitement build from whispered footsteps to tremendous cacophony. This intermediate level arrangement of a world-famous piece pulls out all the stops as it gradually builds in volume and intensity to a wild and chaotic finish.
Trick-or-Treating captures the playful spirit of Halloween. Staccato passages feel like mischievous children in costume tiptoeing from house to house (will they play a trick or get a treat?!), followed by dramatic unisons, octaves, and full four-note chords that absolutely scream, “THIS IS HALLOWEEN!” This late intermediate to early advanced Halloween piano solo is perfect for a Halloween recital piece or and will get everyone in the mood for something delightfully spooky!
Skeleton Dance is SO much fun to play! Heavy swing, syncopated rhythms, LH stride, grace notes, big chords — this is a definite favorite for a Halloween advanced piano solo. Use it as a showpiece for your Halloween piano recital, or enjoy playing it all through the Halloween season to bring out that delightfully spooky mood!
This crackerjack Tin Pan Alley song is all about the great American game of baseball. This beginner arrangement will get you into the spirit for the next baseball season so that you’re ready to root, root, root for the home team!
With flickering eyes like witch hats and a fearsome pointy-toothed grin, Jack-O-Lantern chants his scary song from the front porch steps as All Hallow’s Eve begins. This composition combines bass Left Hand minor melody, black keys, spooky seconds, minor triads, and staccatos to capture the delightfully frightful spirit of the holiday.
Soft, broken chords and a sad refrain paint a picture of lonesome beauty in this 3-page piano solo. The melody passes from treble to bass with continual flowing accompaniment and develops a progressively deeper tone over the course of the piece before ultimately dying away.
This fun, fast, foot-stomping boogie is perfect for a pianist looking to liven up the party. Written in F melodic minor, Banshee Boogie tells the story of an individual who comes across a banshee late a night when suddenly, she starts to dance…and before you know it, you’re joining in! Syncopated rhythms, upbeat stomps, tricky key signature, and tone clusters are sure to make this piece a fun challenge for early intermediate students during Halloween season. Great choice for a lively fall recital piece!
Who’s the slickest banana peel on the dance floor?! This foot-tappin’, swingin’, original showstopper is ideal for recitals and fun-loving crowds.
An exciting classical Christmas ensemble number written for 1 Piano, 4 Elementary/Beginner students, and 1 Teacher. Teacher plays throughout while Beginner students take turns.
Student parts may be taught by rote.
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This ensemble piece can also be adapted for 1, 2, or 3 students (Students would need to play more than one section.)
This product comes with a Studio License that allows you as a Teacher to share this copy with any number of your own students. (May not be shared with other teachers or non-students.)
This original piano solo cleverly combines a simple staccato walking bass line with a running melody to set the tone for a spooky Halloween encounter. The melody is filled with turns and scale passages offset by simple harmonies and chords. Easy octave changes make it accessible for elementary level pianists, and scale passages worked into the melody teach harmonic minor (while sneaking technique into repertoire!). The finale with a glissando down the keys is always a hit. This is a great piano solo for late elementary to early intermediate students any time of year, and especially during Halloween.
Classical music fans will love this Nutcracker medley that is filled with energy and excitement. This melody includes passages selected from 4 classic pieces from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite ballet:
This is a perfect Christmas or holiday performance piece for early intermediate piano.
I came across this nursery rhyme one day and immediately knew it needed to be set to music. This original composition tells the story of the old woman sweeping the cobwebs up in the sky, with waltz chord patterns and a mysterious descending chromatic melody. Performs well as a recital piece for Halloween or any time of year.