Mary Leaf

This is a delightful pre-reading piece that gives the beginning student a chance to play the LH over the RH on black-key patterns. Accompanied by a full and legato teacher part, the pre-reading studen...

This Intermediate level piece opens with dramatic flowing sixteenth-note passages between both hands in 6/8 time. A melodic section follows in cantabile style, utilizing dotted rhythms and sixteenths...

This pre-reading piece utilizes the L.H. playing the three black-key group just below middle C, and the R.H. utilizing the two black-key group along with the G flat just above middle C. Consisting of...

This exquisite late intermediate piece is a showcase for the left hand alone, using the pedal to create music that sounds as if both hands are playing. Flowing, expressive arpeggios in a minor key add...

This pre-reading Halloween piece is played on the black keys around Middle C, with the L.H. extending over R.H. to play an additional black key. The lyrics and teacher accompaniment add much mystery t...

Witches on Broomsticks is a pre-reading Halloween piece with the student part written on the black keys centered around Middle C. The lyrics and teacher accompaniment add drama and excitement to this...

A colorful and rhythmic piece evoking the sounds of Scottish bagpipes, it will evidently take you to the mysterious mountains of Scotland. The Lydian mode adds to the exotic feel of this easily learne...

A colorful and rhythmic piece evoking the sounds of Scottish bagpipes, it will evidently take you to the mysterious mountains of Scotland. The Lydian mode adds to the exotic feel of this easily learne...

This late-elementary piano solo offers students a wide variety of articulations and phrasings with staccato L.H. patterns against legato R.H. melodic figures. A wonderful recital piece that captures t...

Written in 6/8 time and in the key of G minor, this late intermediate solo accurately depicts the mood of being suspended "Above the Stars." Its tender and floating effect is created through special m...

This piece captures the essence of a rugged western wagon ride on the plains. For most of the piece, the L.H. utilizes intervals of a fifth while the R.H. plays the melody. The lyrics describe the ima...

This piece captures the essence of a rugged western wagon ride on the plains. For most of the piece, the L.H. utilizes intervals of a fifth while the R.H. plays the melody. The lyrics describe the ima...

A delicate lyrical piece for the intermediate level student. This piece utilizes scalewise passages and harmonic intervals of a sixth as melodic components. An excellent piece for reviewing the key of...

A tender, lyrical lullaby for the late intermediate level pianist with the left hand offering practice in extended crossover arpeggios. This piece would be perfect for a recital either alone or partne...

This piece contains a poignant melody in A minor and offers several artistic and technical challenges for the late intermediate student. Throughout sections of this piece, the pianist is provided with...

This Middle C piece tells a charming story of a cat named Johann who waits for that special time in the day when he can listen to his owner practice piano! The piece has a cute melodic line played bot...

This Middle C piece tells a charming story of a cat named Johann who waits for that special time in the day when he can listen to his owner practice piano! The piece has a cute melodic line played bot...

My Carousel Horse is a charming elementary level waltz that depicts a child on an imaginary journey riding a carousel horse, flying high above the treetops and mountains. Written in Middle C position,...

My Carousel Horse is a charming elementary level waltz that depicts a child on an imaginary journey riding a carousel horse, flying high above the treetops and mountains. Written in Middle C position,...

Lyric Rhapsody is a flowing, lyrical piano solo written in 9/8 and in the key of E minor. This piece will provide students exposure and practice interpreting the lyrical style found in standard Romant...

This early elementary level solo is about a little tabby cat that likes to follow trick or treaters as they go door to door on Halloween. Written in an "almost" Middle C position, this piece offers st...

Agent in Disguise is a secretive sounding piece depicting the image of a secret agent quietly and carefully working undercover. Students will love the mysterious mood, created by the minor tonality an...

Our Snowfort celebrates the fun of building a snow fort and throwing snowballs! This piece, written in 4/4 and in the Middle C position, does not have any accidentals or rests. Includes an easy teache...

Voicing a melody over a broken triad and using the pedal throughout are two of the techniques needed to play this piece beautifully. In the key of C Major with the second theme in A minor, the LH uses...