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.
This stately patriotic song arrangement for beginner piano allows new pianists to play a favorite American song. It is arranged for 2-hand piano, with RH melody and LH accompaniment comprised of mainly simple harmonic intervals centered around C Major Position.
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, please let down your hair! In this original piece for beginner piano, Rapunzel and her charming prince sing their fairy tale story, each taking turns with the melody. The Treble or Bass melodies are supported by accompanying primary chords in the opposite hand. This fairy tale number helps beginners develop familiarity with primary chords, melody lines that move beyond 5-finger position, and balancing dynamics between melody and accompaniment.
This traditional English song is arranged here for beginner piano in 2 versions: both in C Major, in 6/8 time, with the same RH melody, but with different LH accompaniments. Both arrangements are great for teaching 6/8 time and basic arpeggios in both hands.
You will receive 1 file with 2 versions (both with same RH melody):
Version 1 has the LH playing melodic 5ths, reminiscent of a boat gently rocking as it glides down the stream.
Version 2 has moving broken chords in which the LH is rocking a little more vigorously, sending the boat merrily on its way.
Scott Joplin’s most well-known rag is a popular request among beginner pianists. This 2-hand version in C Major was written for a motivated, music-loving 1st year piano student who said as soon as she heard it: “It sounds just like the original!” The arrangement is highly educational and teaches excellent fingering techniques, intervals, hand movement and keyboard awareness. Plus, it’s just fun to play! This is a fantastic choice for a beginner recital piece.
“From sea to shining sea!”, America the Beautiful is a favorite American patriotic piece. This arrangement for late beginner pianists is an easy piano solo perfect for a summer performance. Requested by a student who wanted to play a “flowy version”, this arrangement is accompanied by broken LH chords and has beautiful dynamic contrast that make for an inspirational patriotic performance.
This is a medley of two French folk songs: “Sur le Pont d’Avignon” and “Ainsi Font, Font, Font (Les Petites Marionnettes)”. These folk songs both have playful melodies that blend well together in this beginner piano solo. Originally arranged for a French-loving beginner piano student, this French Folk Medley blends together various articulations and dynamic markings into an exciting performance piece. Appropriately selected pedagogical elements such as D.C. al Fine, simple harmonic intervals, parallel motion, and stepwise reading with ledger lines help strengthen music reading skills.
This gospel spiritual was first noted during the American Civil War and continues to be sung by Christian groups today. This beginner level arrangement starts with RH melody and LH accompaniment on primary chords, then halfway through switches to LH melody with RH chords. Chord symbols are included.
The Christmas carol natively known as “Adeste Fideles” has been beloved for hundreds of years. This melody-only arrangement is written simply around Middle C so that even the newest or youngest beginner can successfully learn to play it. Finger numbers are listed only on the first note of each hand to indicate hand position; other fingerings are intentionally excluded to build note-reading and aural skills.
Comes with 2 versions (one PDF): Version 1 includes rests while Version 2 has all rests hidden to simplify readability for new music readers. Both versions sound the same when played.
This traditional well-known Christmas carol is arranged here for mid-beginner pianists. With simple RH melody supported by LH harmonies (dyads/2-note chords), this arrangement has a satisfying “full” sound without being overly challenging. The LH stays in C Major 5-finger position while the RH moves minimally using one-octave scale fingering. This arrangement is perfect for a beginner pianist of any age and makes a great choice for a holiday performance.
“Here Comes the Bride”, “Bridal Chorus”, “Wedding March” — by whatever name it is known, this beloved classical melody is familiar to all and instantly transports the listener to a wedding scene. This arrangement is written simply and traditionally for late beginner piano in C Major. The RH melody is accompanied by Left Hand primary chords and occasional simple harmonies that are perfect for a performance or even a special event. This arrangement was originally written for a student to perform at his parents’ vow renewal ceremony.
The Single-User License includes the traditional dotted rhythms. The Studio License comes with a second version in which the dotted rhythms have been replaced with ties; this version sounds the same as the first when played, but presents another way to read for those who prefer ties over dotted rhythms.
This delightful number from Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s musical “The King and I” offers a cheery way to deal with fear: just whistle a happy tune! This is an “easy piano” arrangement in C major, written in large print for later beginner to early intermediate pianists.
This arrangement may be performed as a piano solo or as a vocal accompaniment; if used for vocal accompaniment, the vocalist should read the Treble staff of the piano part. Lyrics indicate which notes to follow. Lower harmonies are meant to be played by the pianist (not sung).
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This arrangement is available for Single User License only and may only be used by the person for whom it is purchased. Reproduction prohibited.
Brazilian Carnival is a huge festival celebration filled with rhythm, dancing, costumes, and music. Mama Paquita is a well-loved Brazilian folk song that celebrates this song and dance. This arrangement is perfect for helping beginners feel rhythm and beat and learn how to navigate around the piano. Right Hand melody is supported by percussive Left Hand octave jumps that keep the fingers dancing! A great choice for a beginner piano recital piece.
Cuckoo, cuckoo! This popular German folk song is arranged here for beginner pianists and advances in difficulty over the course of the piece. The melody initially switches from hand to hand (call and response), then comes together in unison, and concludes with treble melody supported by basic chords and harmonies in the bass. The German Cuckoo song has an appealing melody and feel and is found in many piano method books; however, most arrangements are too simple or short for a performance. This arrangement transforms the melody into an interesting and engaging performance-worthy piece without being overly complicated for beginner students.
This Australian bush ballad is the most well-known Australian folk song and Australia’s unofficial national anthem. This early beginner arrangement in C is for single-note melody with both hands. The verse begins in Middle C Position, and some Right Hand movement is required for the chorus before returning to the original hand position. Finger numbers are excluded to challenge new note readers. This well-liked melody definitely gets beginner pianists’ fingers to “go a-waltzing, Matilda, with me!”
The 12-bar blues chord progression is used in countless many well-loved songs in rock, jazz, and popular culture. Basic Blues is based on this progression and provides the perfect learning format for the discovery of blues for new pianists. A steady walking bass line sets the foundation while chord symbols tell Right Hand what notes they can use to improvise fun swing rhythms. (Simple rhythms are notated in the music for those not inclined to improvise).
* Sample Audio below includes some improvisation.
Just sit back, relax, and play — This lazy, leisurely paced piece is written in slow jazz style with dominant ninth, major sixth, and minor sixth chords. It’s perfect for beginner players interested in learning this style. It also demonstrates how a melodic line can completely change feel simply by adding a flat sign to one note.
Any late beginner or early intermediate pianist itching to play ragtime will love the Cheerio Rag! This original piece combines easy LH stride accompaniment and rhythmic RH melody sprinkled with accidentals and subdivision offbeats to capture that quintessential playful ragtime sound.
O Christmas Tree is a German carol about the beauty, constancy, and faithfulness of the evergreen tree that households around the world decorate for Christmas. This arrangement is written with RH treble melody supported by primary chords in the LH. The familiarity of the tune helps beginner pianists recognize what these more complex rhythms look like when reading sheet music. This Christmas carol arrangement works well for piano students of all ages.
Good King Wenceslas is an old Christmas carol that tells a story of generosity that warms both soul and body in the cold winter of Christmastime. This arrangement is written with RH treble melody supported by simple LH chords. The final verse includes additional accompaniment notes and some RH chords to build to a strong finish. This arrangement works well for piano students of all ages.
This Swedish folk song is often sung as a game while dancing around a Christmas tree or Maypole. Arranged for late beginner level, the cheerful melody is supported by lyrics that, when translated, paint an image of a bunch of schoolchildren pressuring their teacher for some sodawater punch. This lively, bouncy piece is filled with staccatos and lifts and is perfect for any late beginner pianist who likes to play FAST!
An approximate English translation is included for your enjoyment.
A Christmas favorite arranged with jazzy flair! First- or second-year students with a solid grasp of rhythm and note reading will love learning this performance-ready rendition filled with syncopation, staccatos, and mini chromatic passages. Jingle Bell Jazz is an excellent choice for beginner students performing at a Christmas recital or for their families during the holiday season.
Deck the Halls is a popular Christmas carol even among young pianists. The familiar tune is a great tool for teaching dotted quarter note rhythms. Written in C Major position (with some RH movement), this arrangement is perfect for a beginner playing at their first Christmas recital.
The Cradle Song melody by William Kirkpatrick celebrates the arrival of the baby Jesus in the stable at Bethlehem. This arrangement is perfect for a beginner student’s first Christmas performance, with a single-note melody, an 8va repeat, and a few harmonies at the finish.