Piano for Beginners

An infectious Native American-sounding melody in the right hand soars over a drum-like groove in the left hand. A terrific way to 'tame' those students who like to play loud and fast. Add the addition...

by Walter Noona

The old crone is out of sorts in this creepy, A-minor, late elementary level Halloween piece that is loaded with staccatos, sforzandos, dramatic dynamics, and dissonance.

This collection is for teacher wanting to prepare students for the Romantic style early in the development of the student. Since no intervals larger than a 6th are used, these are good for small hands...

Colorful, big-sounding impressive pieces that make students sound better than they are. Covers a wide range of the keyboard using 5-finger patterns. Easy rhythms with no 16ths or triplets. Its variety...

For an exciting performance piece that is within reach of a late elementary level pianist, the regal sound of this modern 3 movement piece in classical form is a perfect choice. The opening movement,...

This exciting Halloween piece is to be played 'as slowly or as fast as your broom will fly!' It is in D minor, and features left-hand-over technique and rapid eighth note patterns that lay easily unde...

Finger Paintings soll die Schüler auf ein breites Repertoire vorbereiten. Buch 2 enthält 11 elementare Solostücke zur Ausbildung der musikalischen Vorstellungskraft.

The exciting pieces in these collections are designed to entertain, reinforce and enhance the important music and technical skills being studied during the early levels. Students will develop their ow...

When played 'with high energy,' the fun factor will be very high for the late elementary level pianist in this boisterous, boogie-flavored musical romp. There is even a touch of the style of Jerry Lee...

For years, piano teachers remarked that Dennis Alexander's pieces were great for boys and suggested that he write a book of pieces with boys in mind. Drawing on his own teaching experiences, and recal...

This Native-American dance-styled solo features open staccato fifths in the left hand, accidentals, left and right hand rhythm coordination, and a wide use of the keyboard.

There is a medieval mood and charm in this late elementary level ballad, with modal melodic material in long sweeping phrases against simple harmonic fifth accompaniment, and both hands taking turns s...

Rhythm and touch are essential elements in this energetic march for the elementary level pianist. It is written in C Major, uses a blend of staccato and legato, wide and varied dynamics, and a generou...

The key of D minor sets the stage for the mysterious sounds of this late elementary solo. The opening rhythm of the right hand melody even seems to say 'Old Daddy Longlegs', and students will have no...

This expressive solo by Dennis Alexander is perfect for late-elementary students of all ages. Written in G major, it is an excellent study of the interval of a fifth. Melodic and rhythmic patterns are...

This late elementary solo by Dennis Alexander is perfect for reinfocing bass clef notes and reading. In D minor, both hands play in the bass clef with the left hand frequently crossing over the right...

Your students will feel like winners with this charming solo! The syncopated rhythm of the melody is catchy, and students should have no trouble feeling the tied notes as they are repeated throughout...

Treasure abounds in this F major solo written in 4/4 meter! The catchy melodic and rhythmic patterns will inspire students to a spirited performance. The music captures the imagination, and tempo chan...

Shelby, a miniature schnauzer, is Dennis Alexander's dog! Her outside adventure is depicted in this G major solo. Students will be able to lead 'a dog's life' as they travel across the keyboard using...

This upbeat solo has it a lively tempo, different articulations, block chords, lots of accidentals, quick changes in dynamics, blocked and broken chords - all in the key of A major! It is an excellent...