This theme is so famous, it’s commonly referred to as “Beethoven’s Fifth”. This beginner/elementary arrangement is fulled with exciting dynamics and dramatic pauses (fermatas), yet it is not overly challenging. No sharps or flats. Strengthens intervallic reading skills. Great for small hands (largest harmonic interval is P5). An exciting performance piece in a minor key!
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!
This is an elementary piano arrangement of Grieg’s lyric piece “Puck”, all about the mischievous little kobold (or nisse/tomte) creature from Norwegian folklore. These fairy tale gnome-like creatures protect the family they live with from evil and misfortune, and even help with chores — unless they’re insulted, in which case they will play tricks, steal, or punish in other ways. Puck is a playful but easily offended creature, so one must please them with gifts to prevent their mischief!
This piano arrangement perfectly captures the mood of Grieg’s original music, at a level that is comfortably playable for later beginners. Enjoy the delightful contrast between staccato and slurred passages, with dance-like runs and hops. A fun performance piece in a minor key!
These musical themes from Gurlitt’s etude (“The Storm” or “Night Escape”) and Mozart’s Great G Minor Symphony are famously recognized for their intense, dramatic energy. This medley combines them into an early intermediate piano classical performance piece. Starting with Gurlitt’s etude, it weaves in the motif from Mozart’s symphony, transitions fully into the symphony theme, then concludes with a robust merger of the two for a bold finish. It is an excellent choice for a classical piano recital piece for intermediate level.
One of the most recognizable and ominous-sounding classical themes, this theme from Chopin’s Funeral March is Halloween ready! Beginners will love the drama of this intense music, arranged here with steady repeating LH minor 2nds and RH melody that occasionally changes octaves or adds a few simple harmony notes. With dynamics ranging pianissimo to fortissimo, this piece helps beginner pianists develop interpretation, expression, and performance skills while having plenty of fun scaring the neighbors.
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.