Piano for Beginners

Any child who has ever left his or her homework at home will relate to the lyrics of this charming piece. The melody of this 4/4 meter piece is divided between the left and right hands in the A sectio...

This piece could easily be called 'Finger Power' as it is perfect for developing strong fingers. The right hand remains in a fixed pattern that uses C-D-Eb-F#-G-an easy position for working on firm kn...

This delightful solo features easy hands-together playing with some of the melody divided between the hands. Both hands are in G position throughout, and the 3/4 meter gives the lyrics a charming lilt...

This fast, chromatic solo in 4/4 meter features a melody divided between the hands in Middle C position. As the melody trades back-and-forth between the right hand and left hand, the melodic line begi...

This early elementary book introduces students to the art of original composition. It features the following composition tools: range, damper pedal, dynamics, tempo, melody, harmony, repeated patterns...

This elementary book introduces students to the art of original composition. It features the following composition tools: melodic shaping, phrasing, octave displacement, accidentals, major chords, min...

This solo is perfect for young fans of baseball! The melody, written in Melody C position, is divided between the hands. Features of the piece include 4/4 meter, root position chords, staccatos, and a...

Oh dear, it seems that a skeleton may be trapped in your closet. But who's in real trouble here? It seems the closet that poor Mr. Skeleton is trapped in is quite messy and gross - even for a monster!...

One of the most exciting times as a child is losing a tooth and knowing that the Tooth Fairy will be stopping by! Students can now relive over and over the fun and excitement of losing their first too...

This elementary piece in 4/4 meter frequently alternates phrases of staccato and legato. The modal tonality is enhanced through multiple accidentals that serve as an excellent study in reading sharps...

Sock Monster begins in middle C position but ends in C 5-finger pattern. This elementary song contains many accidentals and mixed articulations. Finger 2 crosses over the thumb frequently in the left...

The melody of this clever elementary piece, often alternating between the hands, is interrupted by two-measure phrases in which the hands play together. Accidentals, minor chords, diminished chords, a...

Description: A short beginning piece that has several teaching ideas. It begins in middle-C position and the right-hand position changes at m. 9. Purpose: Introduces various touches, dynamic contrasts...

Commissioned by the music publisher Rózsavölgyi & Co. , Béla Bartók and Sándor Reschofsky assembled their Piano Method for beginners, which was first published in 1913. Pianist and composer Reschofsky...

In 1916, as part of the series Az elemi zongorajáték gyakorlati tananyaga [Practical Repertory for Elementary Piano Playing], Rózsavölgyi & Co. published Bartók's selection of twelve pieces from the c...

This majestic-sounding solo fills the air with its bell-like melody and double notes. Damper pedal held throughout the solo performance enhances the bell effects. Richly detailed optional teacher acco...

Calling all monster pianists! This rollicking tune by Jennifer Linn will have you dancing in no time at all! This truly fun march in a minor mode is punctuated with spooky sounding accidentals. Elemen...

Butterflies and rainbows on a summer day. Happy things are special when they come our way... Cheerful images abound in this colorful creation. A wide dynamic range, 8va passages, limited use of damper...

Let's grab our fishing poles and swimming suits and join Party Cat for a day of fun and sun! Includes lyrics. Elementary Level.

The magical singing of this mermaid is an excellent study in dynamic contrast and legato phrasing. Early Elementary Level.

Young students will relish the opportunity to showcase this playful cottontail as she hops up and down the keyboard. Includes lyrics. Early Elementary Level.

Merry Merry-Go-Round, it's a wonderful day at the carnival! This cheerful solo is great for teaching legato phrasing. Includes lyrics. Elementary Level.

As its title suggests, this early elementary solo with teacher accompaniment combines jazzy rhythms with a catchy Bohemian flavor. A lively solo that remains in five-finger position throughout.