Willis Music

Provides students with an entertaining yet instructional romp through various octaves over the keyboard. Repeated patterns make The Dancing Bears easy to learn and fun to play!

A delightful piece for the earliest beginner and ideal for the very first recital! In Middle C position, with lyrics and optional teacher accompaniment.

The Gentle Brook sparkles! Lots of hand-over-hand movement, yet easy to learn because of patterns and natural charm. A simple, delightful piece. Key: C Major.

A vibrant, pretty piece! The light running 16th notes are the perfect imitation of a gurgling brook, with a calm middle section that recalls a little bit of Pachelbel's Canon in D. Lots of hand-over-h...

Festive Celebration is a fast, animated duet that is great fun to play. A jaunty melody in the primo is supported by offbeat seventh chords in the bass, all building to an exciting conclusion. Recomme...

Young students will relish singing along with the lyrics and learning the seven colors of the rainbow. In addition, well-placed phrasing and dynamic markings help to make this gentle song an effective...

An energetic, happy song about being out in the sunshine! In mostly five-finger position. Key: F Major.

Easy, classy arrangements of eight Christmas favorites for the progressing piano student: Away in a Manger - Deck the Hall - The First Noel - It Came upon the Midnight Clear - Jingle Bells - Jolly Old...

Full of ascending arpeggios and cascading running notes, Stormy Seas delivers a solid recital show-stopper! Key: A Minor.

A very good pianistic introduction to perhaps one of the greatest works ever composed.

Description: Purpose: I wanted young students to work on playing a smooth, lyrical piece, and thus improve their musicianship. Suggestions for Instruction: - Practice the left-hand harmonic intervals...

Later Elementary Level Spooky with a tinge of sly, The Goblins Gather is a thrill to play. Triads in the right hand provide the accompaniment to a slow shadowy melodic presence in the left. Crisp arti...

Mid-Elementary Level A creative conversation between two adorable creatures is bound to produce an imaginative performance! Also perfectly suitable as a duet! Key: C Major, with surprises.

8 cool songs for young beginners and first-time jazzers.

Description: This fast and lively dance is truly a tour de force for the elementary level student. Purpose: It offers octave changes, accidentals, staccato and legato phrases along with plenty of dyna...