Melody Bober

Students will thoroughly enjoy this upbeat piece in ragtime style! The essence of ragtime is captured in the syncopated melody. The traditional jump-bass accompaniment usually found in this style is r...

This playful rag in G major serves as a great introduction to ragtime style. Balancing smooth melodic lines with easy left hand staccato patterns will be the main challenge to early intermediate stude...

This very cheerful rag has a Scott Joplin style and features syncopation, a wide use of the keyboard, a good variety of touch styles, and contrasting dynamics, well within the reach of an intermediate...

This playful rag in G major serves as a great introduction to ragtime style. Balancing smooth melodic lines with easy left hand staccato patterns will be the main challenge to early intermediate stude...

The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this new series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written with the beginning piano student in mind, the pieces i...

The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this new series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written with the elementary-level piano student in mind, the p...

The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this new series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written with the elementary-level piano student in mind, the p...

The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this new series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written for pianists at the late-elementary level, the pieces...

The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this new series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written for pianists at the early-intermediate level, the piec...

The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this new series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written for pianists at the early-intermediate level, the piec...

The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written for pianists at the intermediate level, the pieces in this...

The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written for pianists at the late-intermediate level, the pieces in...

This collection of original duets may be performed by two students or as student / teacher duets. From the smooth and lyrical Reminiscence to the upbeat Summer Samba, a full range of styles provides s...

In Book 2, Melody Bober offers more exciting duets in several styles, including swing and boogie. These original duets are written for two students or student and teacher.

Impressive, traditional arrangement features a rich texture and a bright 6/8 tempo in the key of F major. Covering a wide range of the keyboard, this spectacular piece is perfect for any recital or pa...

This lighthearted, mischievous march in A minor explores a variety of 6/8 rhythms with varied articulation.

This simple march in F major is both cheerful and triumphant. Occasional use of eighth notes and a variety of articulation add to the character.

A late elementary piece played in the C position with L.H. crossovers plus varied articulations using both slurs and staccatos. Students will enjoy this march’s bright and perky sounds.

Written in a variety of keys, they help students to become proficient in playing major and minor pentascale patterns. Contents include: Spirit of the West; The Night Horseman; Fun in the Sun; Warrior...

Here is a piece that’s excellent for teaching students how to play musically. It features an unusually romantic and sophisticated sound, with a duet part that gives it warmth not usually seen with mus...

A three-movement suite, Melody Bober's musical tour of the northern prairie states takes you from a playful 'Prairie Stomp' to an expressive, lyrical 'Minnesota Morning,' and comes to a dramatic close...

This duet contains all the fun of ragtime - times two! The syncopation and jump bass that are challenging in ragtime solos are easy to handle in this piece as they are divided between secondo and prim...

Colorado River Rapids, 'Sedona Sun,' and 'Majestic Grand Canyon. '

This grandiose duet is sure to be a show-stopper! The dramatic opening in D minor and 4/4 meter sets the stage for a key change to D major. Both primo and second parts feature octaves, full chords, an...

The thrill of making music with a friend or teacher is captured in this new series of duets. Written with the elementary-level piano student in mind, the pieces in this collection have easy movement a...