Sheet Music by Women Composers for Piano: Diverse Works

This march written for the very young pianist drills repeated notes, steps, and skips while in Middle C position.

The haunting legend of the Russian Snow Maiden, Snegurochka, inspired this expressive, plaintive piece, rich in beautiful harmonies.

This exciting piece is inspired by Washington Irving's Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The insistent hoofbeats and wailing chromatic scales create a haunting effect.

This spirited solo will surely be a hit with young football players. The easy-to-play rhythms and harmonies will quickly be mastered.

Charming piece about a parakeet that can rhyme will delight students with its fanciful lyrics. It has a flowing ¾ melody written mainly in middle C position.

Fun and lighthearted, this piece accentuates playing in middle C and C positions. The clever lyrics about a kitten who loves to practice piano will surely inspire students to do the same!

An appealing melody and fanciful lyrics will attract the young pianist, who will delight in the musical imagery of this piece.

Playful little piece is written in a 5-finger position. It calls for a light, even touch and expressive dynamic changes.

With lush Spanish harmonies, this composition serves as an introduction to rubato through its naturally expressive music.

An expressive melody to be played with rubato. With left-hand arpeggios and easy legato pedaling, it will be a teen favorite and a good recital piece.

This delightful piece features hands-together playing and fanciful lyrics the student will love to sing.

These pieces will prepare students for the easier dances of Beethoven and Haydn. All melodies are written in the key of C in 5-finger positions with a few easy crossovers.

A timeless classic, this Gaelic melody is loved by people of all ages. Features Middle C position, a lovely teacher duet, 3/4 time, and is very easily played.

Romantic in style, this pensive, melodic piece in D minor provides an opportunity to work on right-hand arpeggios.

An energetic and highly rhythmic piece that perfectly captures the lively sounds of 1950's rock 'n roll.

A carefree composition featuring a gentle, lyrical melody. Emphasizes grace notes and patterned left-hand syncopation.

Bold and impressive-sounding, this piece will build proficiency in both blocked and broken chords.

A flowing and gentle composition that evokes images of medieval times. Calls for a legato touch and careful attention to dynamics.

An easy, boogie-style tune with fantastic crowd-appeal. Performance may be enhanced by the optional teacher duet, however it stands well on its own as a solo piece.

This colorful, sophisticated piece will appeal to all ages. Rotating movements in the right hand provide a perpetual "ripple" effect throughout.

Written in Middle C position, this piece is a playful study in both legato and staccato touches. Lyrical lines promote expressive phrasing.

A charming Middle C position piece that provides practice in playing legato, staccato, and two-note slurs.

This elegant, legato melody will teach graceful phrasing. Written in A minor, this early elementary piece employs only the simplest rhythms.

A focus on legato playing between the hands with connected pedaling makes this elementary piece a perfect introduction to expressive playing.

A focus on legato playing between the hands with connected pedaling makes this elementary piece a perfect introduction to expressive playing.