Willis Music

Book Four of Sportacular Warmups. Progressive finger workouts for the elementary level piano student by Carolyn Miller. This series will help the student master the many technical skills needed to per...

This piano series approaches the study of technique, various keys and rhythms, easy-to-learn chords and fun-to-play solos that teach memorization patterns and reading skills.

12 piano solos with optional teacher accompaniments: Angels We Have Heard on High - Deck the Hall - The First Noel - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Jingle Bells - Jolly Old Saint Nicholas - Joy to the...

11 solos with option teacher accompaniments: Bingo - D Minor Spin - Follow the Leader - Kansas City Blues - Lean on a Friend - Lightly Row - Little Boogie - Lonely and Blue - Merrily We Roll Along - R...

Description: This butterfly gracefully dances in the air. This solo contains a single note melody with LH short arpeggios. The form is ABA. In the B section, the LH gets the melody for contrast. It is...

Description: Spanish Dance is a winner with both elementary and high school students. The LH has the tango rhythm and the RH has a lyrical melody. It is in ABA form. Purpose: There are three main purp...

Description: This delightful solo is a simple melody with a little accompaniment and cute words. The hands remain in one position. This solo could be a dessert piece for the young student. Purpose: Ev...

This delightful waltz is a great recital piece, a mini Minute Waltz for those not quite ready to play Chopin's. It includes RH scale passages and turns that encompass much of the keyboard. The B secti...

Description: This is a collection of some of the most familiar carols of Christmas. Students will enjoy the appealing arrangements. Teachers will appreciate the teaching material in the songs. Purpose...

Description: This is a rhythmic solo that has a blues feel. Purpose: This solo is a dessert piece. It's a great pupil saver and recital selection. Suggestions for Instruction: Feel the rhythm of the t...

10 songs of American pride for developing pianists, including: America, the Beautiful - Battle Hymn of the Republic - The Caissons Go Rolling Along - Marine's Hymn - Star Spangled Banner - Stars and S...

The Acrobat is an energetic piece that tumbles excitedly all over the keyboard. Great practice for drop-rolls (two-note slurs) and legato phrasing. In C Major.

Students eager to play a fast show-offy song will delight in playing Carolyn Miller's The Race Car. This A-minor piece sounds hard, yet fits perfectly in small hands and includes repeated triplet patt...