Recordings for the Songs I Love to Play Volume 2 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.
Recordings for the Songs I Love to Play Volume 1 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.
March of the Scarecrows, composed by Gary Johnston, is an early intermediate level Sousa-style march in 6/8 used by the scarecrows as they set off for work in the corn fields on a bright August day!
Turkey Trot, composed by Gary Johnston, is a bright, jazzy little piece for early intermediates with lots of syncopation and a half-time walking bass line.
Harvest Tango, composed by Gary Johnston, is a mysterious and fun dance for early intermediates using the iconic tango rhythm in a minor key. To be danced under the Harvest moon!
Gobble Wobble Rag is a Thanksgiving-themed ragtime tune composed by Jennifer Eklund, arranged here as an early intermediate piano duet.
A Minor Mystery is a fast and flashy Latin-style duet for two intermediates that will be a hit at your next recital! Music composed by Jennifer Eklund.
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!
Easy latin duet for beginners and a teacher or intermediate player with a solo improv section included. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Pronto Pizazz songbook.
A Minor Mystery is a fun, Latin-style that is easy enough for beginners and stylistically interesting so that intermediate players will enjoy it as well. This packet includes a piano part for teachers, orchestrated play-along track, and recorded piano part to maximize the full-time factor for violinists of all ages! Viva Violin!
Slow Rumba, composed by Jenny Walker, is a sassy Latin-style solo full of fun and catchy rhythms. This solo is ideal for intermediates.
Debbie Center’s exciting ragtime piece which came to her in a dream about fun times with her family on her Minnesota lake, Fifth Crow Wing. This playful, upbeat showcase will delight intermediates of all ages.
Tango in D, composed by Jenny Walker, starts with a typical tango introduction followed by a precise, rhythmic accompaniment with a sustained melody taken by the upper right hand. The piece contains a certain cheeky-feel combined with the passion of a tango. This selection is ideal for intermediates.
July is a ragtime solo for intermediate pianists composed by Sarah Reaser O’Brien.It is ideal study material for those who would enjoy historical rags but need a more manageable arrangement and hand span than those typically offer. There is syncopation throughout all of the three principle melodies with a steady quarter note accompaniment in the left hand for the majority of the piece.
Chromatic Rag, composed by Joanne Griffiths, is an exciting cacophony of contrary motion chromatic scales, tamed into a jaunty pastiche of Joplin. It is based on popular left-hand patterns, interspersed with symmetrical chromatic runs, and therefore suitable for an intermediate player.
Glad Rags by Jenny Walker is a catchy, modern ragtime duet that fluctuates between minor and major keys. The second provides the main rhythmic drive whilst the primo part has long, single notes and syncopated snippets. This showcase duet serves as a fun introduction to the ragtime style.
Rag Doll, composed by Jenny Walker, serves as a jovial introduction to the ragtime style. Mainly played on white keys, it is a cheeky piece that will delight intermediate pianists of all ages!
Chromo Rag, composed by Lisa Shoemaker, is fast & flashy ragtime solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Musical Mosaics Volume 2 songbook.
Minuet in Gee! is a light-hearted ragtime spin on Beethoven’s classic Minuet in G. This solo, composed by Ron Levy, is ideal for intermediates of all ages. Cover photo is an original painting entitled “Dancers” by Carol Julien.
Skedaddle Rag by Rick Robertson is an intermediate level showcase solo in a Ragtime style. It has major “hit potential” as a recital or festival selection.
El Choclo is a fun and impressive tango arranged for intermediate piano solo by Piano Pronto author Jennifer Eklund.
Tropical Breeze is an intermediate level Latin style piano solo that is part of the Dog Days Songbook. Music by Jennifer Eklund.
The Easy Winners, composed by Scott Joplin, presented in an easily accessible, hand-friendly version arranged for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.
Maple Leaf Rag, composed by Scott Joplin presented in an easily accessible, hand-friendly version arranged for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 2 songbook.