Classics for Two: Volume 2

Classics for Two features twelve well-known classical melodies from all eras arranged by Sandra Zylstra for four hands. These delightful, evenly-leveled selections will be enjoyed by intermediates of all ages!

J.S. Bach’s iconic Minuet in G arranged as an evenly-leveled duet for two intermediates by Sandra Zylstra.

Barrelhouse Blues is an evenly-leveled, boogie-woogie style piano duet by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick. This joyful romp is ideal for intermediates of all ages and is sure to be full-time fun at your next recital!

Minor Blues for Two by Stacy Fahrion gives the first pianist an opportunity to improvise over a 12-bar blues progression. If played on a grand piano, the pianist can also mute strings inside the piano for an interesting change of tone color.

Worship for Two features seven showcase style sacred duets arranged by Sandra Zylstra for one piano, four hands. These delightful, evenly-leveled selections will be enjoyed by intermediates of all ages!

Mambo a la Mozart is a showstopper duet for two late-intermediates based on Mozart’s iconic theme from Symphony No. 40 in G minor. Music by Jennifer Eklund.

Russian Dance, from Tchaikovsky’s iconic ballet “The Nutcracker,” arranged as fast and flashy showcase duet for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

Spinning Song is a perennial favorite with students of all ages. This duet arrangement by Sandra Zylstra offers this classic tune in duet format for two intermediates!

The Exquisite Melancholy of Everything Left Unuttered is a delicate waltz in E minor for two composed by Stacy Fahrion.

In the Hall of the Mountain King arranged as a fast and flashy showcase duet for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

Ready to spice up your next recital? Salsalise is a salsa-style rendition of Señor Beethoven’s iconic melody. This evenly-leveled showcase duet is ideal for intermediates ready to get their groove on!

Sleeping Beauty Waltz, by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, arranged by Lisa Donovan Lukas for solo piano, is a delightful, lyrical showcase piece for the intermediate pianist.

Double Trouble is a book of unique duets by Stacy Fahrion. This book gives pianists opportunities to experiment with blues improvisation and extended techniques. It includes showy pieces in odd meters, several wild boogies, a melancholy lyrical waltz, and, of course, a tarantella that has Itsy Bitsy Spider surreptitiously woven into it. Most of the pieces are based in minor keys, modal, or use the double harmonic major scale.

Snow Ride by British composer Jenny Walker is an evenly-leveled duet for two intermediate players. Apart from the introduction, the secondo player provides the rhythmic drive and the primo player has a slower, calmer feel. There is a gentle, steady flow depicting a horse-drawn carriage being driven through the snow.

A modern twist on Erik Satie’s iconic Gymnopedie No. 1 arranged for intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund.

Three Prayers consists of three short engaging movements for 2 pianos, 8 hands, by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This is a melodic, contemporary showcase piece for late intermediate students. Ideal for teens as well as students of all ages who enjoy playing duets and ensemble pieces at group lessons and recitals.

“Arkansas Traveler” and “Turkey in the Straw” make up this fun dance medley. Both songs were written long ago and have survived through the years with many different lyrics adapted for various occasions. This toe-tapping duet is evenly leveled for two intermediates!

This book presents strategies for learning to play polyrhythms, from the most common ones, such as two against three, up through four against five. It contains rhythm exercises, improvisation suggestions, and thirteen pieces based on polyrhythms. Once you’ve worked with the book, you might develop intense cravings for more polyrhythms, and may even be inspired to compose polyrhythmic pieces of your own.