Piano for Beginners

A composition full of contrasts, including both a haunting, cantabile melody and an adventurous, spirited section. Features arpeggiated figures throughout.

Correlates with Level D of Alfred's Basic Piano Prep Course.

The penguins present a humorous, happy marching song for the elementary pianist, played alternately in both C and G positions, with long eighth-note melodic phrases that lie easily under the right han...

Correlates with Level D of Alfred's Basic Piano Prep Course.

The elementary level pianist will enjoy the lazy, 3/4 time waltz feel of this gentle song, which features arpeggiated chords and long legato phrases.

This fun little song for the elementary level pianist tells the story of a problem we've all dealt with! The staccato notes and accents will musically describe the hiccup sounds and there are long leg...

The cat sings 'meow' throughout this fun Halloween song in D minor, in a way that is meant 'to scare' trick-or-treaters, as we listen to minor chords, chromatic voice movement, and a big staccato 'Boo...

The words are as fun as the piano performance in this tale of the hungry frog and the wary fly, to be enjoyed and performed by the elementary student. It is set with a boogie style bass and with the h...

A good Halloween song paints a 'creepy' musical picture, and this song is perfect for a young student. Basic C-position, a staccato touch, changing dynamics and accidentals are featured.

The suspense builds at midnight in this elementary piano solo by Martha Mier! The left-hand states the mysterious melody in G minor, while the right-hand plays tied whole notes. The piece ends with bo...

Good phrasing and contrasting touch between the hands are required of the late elementary pianist in this gentle, 'happily' played waltz in C-major.

This gentle, descriptive, C major solo features hand-over-hand technique and long, legato phrases, with nice opportunities for expression and interpretation for the late elementary artist.

The cover of this gentle and quiet late elementary piano solo by Martha Mier depicts a ladybug sleeping on a leaf. It is in the key of F major and 3/4 meter. Tempo markings such as 'ritardando' and 'a...

This dance-like novelty piece will bring smiles to everyone! Especially challenging will be the passing of the melody between the hands, a wide use of the keyboard, and changes in touch, phrasing and...

Klavierarrangements für fortgeschrittene Anfänger von der beliebten Autorin Martha Mier, deren Bearbeitungen sich durch die geniale Kombination von leichter Spielbarkeit und pianistischem Wohlklang au...

Martha Mier is at home writing music in jazz and blues styles, and this piece is a good example of this. Written in C position and 4/4 time, the slow tempo will give students a chance to express the m...

The style and energy of a gypsy dance is found in this solo through the composer's use of crisp staccatos, accents and changes in tempo. Written in D major and A-B form with a coda, it takes on a moda...

With the bases loaded, Nate is up to bat. Will he get a grand slam hit? Students can experience the excitement of a Little League baseball game with this Middle C position solo written in 3/4 meter. T...

Take a trip down the Mississippi River with this engaging solo. It features swing rhythm and the irresistible jazz sound that students love. The right hand has a syncopated, chromatic melody line whil...

A Latin, dance flavor runs throughout this happy, rhythmic C-major piece which will require legato, staccato, accent, and tenuto techniques, as well as melody-sharing between the hands.

Both hands play the melody in this elementary piano solo in C major and 3/4 meter. A staccato triad after each phrase acts as a surprise element within the context of the words and music, a descriptio...

Stacattos and accents pepper this delightful late elementary piece about the question of what the little black cat will be doing on Halloween night. There will be high and low excursions of the hands,...

The key of E minor, combined with a fast 4/4 meter, creates an energetic, dance-like piece. A variety of articulations are used, making this solo an excellent study in legato, staccato and accents. Wr...

Misty Morning is a nostalgic piece in 4/4 meter and C major that uses a simple, but engaging, melody to transport students to a tranquil landscape. The long, flowing lines of the A section contrast sh...