Sheet Music by Female Composers: A Rich and Diverse Selection

One-two-three, pounce! is the signature rhythm of this perky, witty piece which features staccatos, accents, and dynamic swells. The easy melodic patterns alternate measures with the C minor arpeggio...

This charming elementary piece deals with the rite of passage of loosing a tooth. A piece in "Almost Middle C" position (R.H. on D, L.H. on C) with no accidentals. Clever lyrics that tell a story and...

This charming elementary piece deals with the rite of passage of loosing a tooth. A piece in "Almost Middle C" position (R.H. on D, L.H. on C) with no accidentals. Clever lyrics that tell a story and...

There’s a tinge of sadness in this romantic ballad in A minor. Section A is allegro con moto with easy L.H. crossovers. Section B is slower and expressive having a steady eighth note pulse. Pedal is u...

What could be cuter than a cat that likes to hide in the food pantry? This charming piece, which includes an optional duet part, is a good reinforcement for the key of F major. Hands are in "almost Mi...

What could be cuter than a cat that likes to hide in the food pantry? This charming piece, which includes an optional duet part, is a good reinforcement for the key of F major. Hands are in "almost Mi...

A perky piece in A minor that calls for a staccato touch in Section A. The crossover, root position minor triads in Section B use the damper pedal creating an eerie suspense. It’s a good piece for per...

A perky piece in A minor that calls for a staccato touch in Section A. The crossover, root position minor triads in Section B use the damper pedal creating an eerie suspense. It’s a good piece for per...

This tantalizing, two-page tarantella in E minor has the pedagogical purpose of reinforcing chromatic patterns and it’s so much fun to play! The coloristic R.H. chromaticism is balanced by easier L.H....

This tantalizing, two-page tarantella in E minor has the pedagogical purpose of reinforcing chromatic patterns and it’s so much fun to play! The coloristic R.H. chromaticism is balanced by easier L.H....

A cheerfully macabre solo with a tempo mark that indicates "with bones rattling"! In A minor, this pedagogical piece with sequential five-finger patterns explores the lower range of the piano with an...

A cheerfully macabre solo with a tempo mark that indicates "with bones rattling"! In A minor, this pedagogical piece with sequential five-finger patterns explores the lower range of the piano with an...

In C minor with an easy L.H. ostinato, the R.H. is often in a 5-finger pattern in this clever depiction of a scuttling crab---it seems to move forward and sideways at the same time. Hands cross over e...

A beautiful, flowing solo by Mary Leaf that captures the essence of rolling wave and sunlight dancing on the ocean's surface. This piece is an excellent opportunity for students to practice voicing me...

A beautiful, flowing solo by Mary Leaf that captures the essence of rolling wave and sunlight dancing on the ocean's surface. This piece is an excellent opportunity for students to practice voicing me...

Breath of Autumn can accompany regular lesson repertoire, or even serve as a stand-alone performance piece. It combines Mary Leaf's signature lyricism with lush harmonies and flowing, pianistic interl...

Breath of Autumn can accompany regular lesson repertoire, or even serve as a stand-alone performance piece. It combines Mary Leaf's signature lyricism with lush harmonies and flowing, pianistic interl...

A mood of enchantment begins with the very first measure of this concise and graceful waltz in D minor. This easy, flowing waltz with a simple bass line has tenutos that highlight voicing in the right...

A mood of enchantment begins with the very first measure of this concise and graceful waltz in D minor. This easy, flowing waltz with a simple bass line has tenutos that highlight voicing in the right...

Written in the key of E minor, a passionate melody transports the listener to the Spanish Mediterranean, suggesting the sounds of guitar and voice. To play this piece artistically, the performer will...

Gorgeous, lush, heavenly are words that come to mind after hearing this piece. Written in 6/8 meter in the key of E major, this piece evokes the image of water flowing and falling over rocks in a cont...

Winter has its own special magic depicted here in the key of E minor. The piece begins with a pensive melody, followed by easy hand-over-hand arpeggios. Careful attention to pedaling is a must for thi...

Easy pieces in an impressionist style are hard to find. This little gem will delight both young and old students. It’s two pages long and in the key of F major with no eighth notes. It serves as an ex...

The calm, quartal harmony creates a gentle aura for this Late Elementary solo. Spanning four octaves with easy hand shifts, this piece requires reading ledger lines above, below and between the staffs...

The calm, quartal harmony creates a gentle aura for this Late Elementary solo. Spanning four octaves with easy hand shifts, this piece requires reading ledger lines above, below and between the staffs...