Worried that others wouldn’t take him seriously, Saint-Saëns requested this entire humorous suite be published only after his death. This arrangement of the suite’s finale gives early beginner pianists a taste of how dramatic, crazy, and fun classical music really can be.
A classic arrangement of a German Christmas carol, this rendition of a quiet Christmas night is ideal for sharing the Christmas spirit and story in Christmas recitals, performances, and church settings. This arrangement consists of gently rocking accompaniment, a softly singing melody, and delicate, harmonious chords. A key change warms up the sound for the last radiant verse, building to resplendent, full chords before peacefully echoing the final lines.
This flowing arrangement embraces the medieval sound of this Christmas carol while adding modern elements. The accompaniment feels like traveling on camelback across the desert sands, while the melody builds from a single note strain into grand, ascending chords that reflect the majesty of the three kings bearing gifts to the Christ child.
Rêverie is such a beautiful piece with a dreamlike quality that can feel strange, yet familiar to all of us. This arrangement for early intermediate level is kept in the original key but simplified in complexity, handspan, and length. For students who want to learn more Debussy than just Clair de Lune, Rêverie is artistic and expressive. This arrangement also makes an excellent performance piece.
This arrangement of the popular Nutcracker March is perfect for elementary pianists! Set in C Major to minimize the amount of sharps, this beginner-friendly arrangement celebrates the full opening fanfare and answering singsong rhythms. This is a great choice for a beginner Christmas or classical holiday recital piece.
This arrangement of Go Down Moses begins slowly and solemnly, then quickly ramps up into a fast boogie woogie swing that is an absolute blast to play. Experienced pianists will love the swinging rhythms, syncopation, exciting chord harmonies, and rapid blues scales in this performance showstopper.
Go out for a night-time strut, and feel like you own the world! This easy jazz piano piece was written for late beginner to early intermediate level. With syncopation, staccato, a walking bass line, and blues scales, it’s a lot of fun to play (especially during Halloween season) and makes a great choice for a jazz piano recital piece!
This ghostly waltz calls forth an otherworldly chill from your piano keys. Mysterious and slightly sad, this waltz in A minor makes a fine Halloween piece but can easily be enjoyed any time of year. LH melody with RH pulses on beats 2 and 3 of each measure create a beautiful contemporary 2-hand waltz in classical style, supported by expressive dynamics and strategic pedal. Perfect for late beginner to early intermediate level.
One of the most quintessential Christmas carols of all, this arrangement of Silent Night is warm, expressive, and filled with complexity. Grand, flowing arpeggios accompany full chords and harmonies. Unique chord choices, surprising modulations, and two key changes make this a memorable arrangement and an unforgettable performance that everyone will love. This is an excellent choice for a holiday church service or Christmas performance.
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Like the mysterious autumn wind, this music whirls and gusts with rubato, sending the colorful fall leaves blowing through the air. It changes directions constantly as it modulates between minor, dorian, lydian, major, and various other keys and modes. Autumn Wind is a uniquely beautiful and expressive fall piano solo for advanced level.
With a calm start that increases in volume and speed, Diminished is an unusually fun beginner waltz. RH and LH take turns playing broken chords in minor and diminished forms, changing octaves and dynamics to add mystery. Beginner pianists will love the fortissimo finish that is “as fast as possible”! This is a great original composition to help students channel their Halloween excitement!
Traditional spiritual tunes have such emotional depth. Give Me Jesus is arranged here with a quiet, peaceful, heartfelt tone. An interlude based on the melody is included, written one octave up to create a lift in sound symbolizing lifting your spirits. This arrangement can be played as an easy piano solo or may be used to accompany a vocal soloist or group.
A classic take on a popular short carol, this arrangement starts with single-note melody and adds accompaniment little by little, building to a fuller sound. It all comes together with a final dramatic molto ritardando, fermata, and octave jumps to finish with a flair.
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.
Dvořák incredible “New World Symphony” is filled with memorable musical themes. This arrangement features three of the allegro themes found in Movement 1. Each theme builds in intensity and speed, from the beginning major “Allegro moderato” to the bold and brassy minor “Allegro con brio” finish. This exciting arrangement is best for early to mid intermediate pianists and is a very showy performance piece.
This beautiful, simple American folk melody is delicately arranged here as a peaceful piano solo. Perfect for late beginner to early intermediate level pianists, it introduces the beauty of minor keys, broken chords, expressive dynamics, and playing in different octaves of the piano. This arrangement is a lovely choice for a graceful, flowy recital piece.
One of Schumann’s best known pieces, Träumerei (“Dreaming”) is arranged here for beginner/elementary piano. This arrangement allows newer pianists to explore dynamics, expression, and beauty through sound. It’s a lovely choice for a classical recital piece.
Great for students of any age — The fingering accommodates smaller hands, and the largest harmonic interval is P5.
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Are you searching for a mummy, or is a mummy sneaking after you? This late elementary piano solo is filled with unraveling chromatic passages that are perfect for a spooky Halloween mystery.
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Among the Coral is an original contemporary piano solo for elementary pianists. With graceful melodic lines, octave changes, and pedal throughout, this music takes you on a journey swimming among the fishes of the reef. You can easily hear the ocean waves and feel the water flowing by as the melody floats up and down the keys. Clef changes and octave changes help to build reading skills and keyboard awareness while pedal lifts strengthen coordination. Perfect for a performance or musical artistry learning experience!
A gorgeously flowing arrangement of O Holy Night, perfect for early to mid intermediate level pianists. Set in C Major with beautiful broken chords in Left Hand, this arrangement appeals to all ages and is a lovely choice for a holiday performance.
This theme from Mozart’s famous opera “The Magic Flute” is playful, fun, and perfect for elementary pianists. This beginner piano arrangement of “Papageno’s Little Bells” (sometimes called “Papageno’s Silver Bells”) has both hands reading treble clef. It is a great piece to strengthen intervallic reading: nearly all the included intervals are either 2nds (steps), 3rds (skips), or 4ths. Occasional fingerings are also included for assistance. This arrangement is perfect for a performance piece or recital.
This joyful arrangement is filled with excitement and energy. Full chords, bold octaves, exuberant dynamics, unique chord choices, and a plethora of musical transitions give this vivacious melody even more life. The brilliance of Handel and Mason is meshed with Tchaikovsky as his famous Nutcracker Russian Dance sneaks in to inspire each key change. With a quick tempo, lively rhythms, and 5 key signatures to cover, this arrangement is an incredible Christmas showcase solo for a religious or holiday performance.
Please note: Sostenuto pedal is recommended (in addition to sustain pedal) for the final 4 measures.
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This early advanced arrangement of It Came Upon The Midnight Clear is filled with rich RH chords and grand LH arpeggios. The treble lead-in with scale passages and parallel thirds feels like a winter’s night after a fresh snowfall. Full, complex chord harmonies and intricate arpeggios make this arrangement a rewarding challenge both to play and hear. This makes a beautiful Christmas religious service or Holiday performance selection.
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The beautiful English folk melody “Greensleeves” was immortalized as a Christmas carol by William Chatterton Dix. This arrangement for late intermediate to early advanced piano features a somber sound supported by more minor chords than are commonly used with this melody. The arrangement begins simply and grows in complexity; at its climax, rolled chords and rich harmonies are supported by moving LH arpeggios that eventually transition back to the simpler style of the beginning. It is perfect for a holiday church service or Christmas performance.
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