Carrington Rag

Gobble Wobble Rag is an upbeat pattern-based ragtime solo composed by Jennifer Eklund. This is a great exercise for early intermediates with a focus on split articulations between the hands. Gobble, gobble!

The Entertainer, composed by Scott Joplin, presented in an easily accessible, hand-friendly version arranged for early intermediates Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 1 songbook.

Grandpa’s Gramophone, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate ragtime solo that evokes the sound of dance bands of the early 1920s.

Every pianist needs Happy Birthday in their repertoire, and this ragtime version by Chrissy Ricker is a fresh take on the familiar classic! Perfect for early intermediates of all ages.

Original Rags, composed by Scott Joplin, is a fun ragtime tune arranged for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 1 songbook.

Roker Park Rag is a jaunty, early intermediate piano solo by British composer Joanne Griffiths. It is a fun character piece with chromaticism, staccato octave jumps, and lots of opportunity for comedic expression.

This fun ragtime piece, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is a playful nod to Grieg’s “In the Hall of the Mountain King.” A perfect early intermediate showcase solo for Halloween, or any time of year!

Pineapple Rag, composed by Scott Joplin, arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 2 songbook.

Ragtime Dance is a bright, upbeat ragtime dance by Scott Joplin. This arrangement by Jennifer Eklund is ideal for intermediates of all ages!

Easy Come, Easy Go is an easy ragtime-style jazz solo for late beginners that will reinforce syncopation and swing style eighths. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 2 songbook.

The Entertainer, Scott Joplin’s iconic ragtime tune, arranged for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of Piano Pronto: Movement 3 and includes a teacher duet part.

The Sliding Thumbs Rag, composed by Lisa Shoemaker, is an upbeat ragtime-style solo for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Musical Mosaics songbook.

Above and Beyond is an easy pop-style solo for late beginners of all ages. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Plus songbook. Also includes a two-page worksheet with improv activity ideas related to the piece!

Upgraded, composed by Sarah Reaser O’Brien, is a 1950s-style showcase solo for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Smart Tones, tech-themed songbook.

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, presented in three versions, appropriate for late beginners through early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

Night Owl is a swinging’ jazzy solo for early intermediates composed by Gary Johnston.

Fantasies & Fairy Tales Volume Two is an imaginative collection of twelve easy piano solos composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. These solos span a variety of genres and will delight late beginners and early intermediates of all ages.

By the Frozen Mill Pond by Gary Johnston is a wistful piano solo for early intermediates of all ages. This elegant, introspective melody, conjures up images of a frosty day on a frozen pond.