Lift Every Voice and Sing, arranged by Jennifer Eklund, in a lyrical style for late beginners and early intermediates.
Simple Gifts in a lyrical setting for early intermediates arranged by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Sacred Spotlight songbook.
Simple Gifts arranged in a contemporary lyrical style ideal for intermediates of all ages. Music by Piano Pronto author Jennifer Eklund.
Lift Every Voice and Sing, arranged by Jennifer Eklund, in a lyrical style for intermediates and up.
Kum-ba-yah, is a beloved African-American folk hymn. This arrangement by Rick Robertson is given a “variation” treatment at the intermediate level suitable for recital, Black History presentations, or worship services.
Simple Gifts, arranged in a contemporary lyrical style for intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund. This version is part of the “Sounds of the Spirit” sacred songbook.
Scarborough Fair arranged as an easy solo with a haunting teacher duet part. Ideal for beginners and late beginners of all ages. Music by Jennifer Eklund.
Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms, arranged by Jennifer Eklund, in a contemporary lyrical style for early intermediates. This solo provides ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry.
The Skye Boat Song, a traditional Scottish folk song, arranged by Jane Tate in a lyrical style for early intermediates.
Based on the traditional English folk song and nursery rhyme, “Lavender’s Blue,” this delightful arrangement by Jenny Walker adds unexpected harmonies and key changes. The march-like 4/4 section gives a new, sombre feel which quickly gives way to a brighter, more flamboyant ending.
Inspired by her childhood years in Duns, Scotland, composer Jane Tate offers up Celtic-inspired solos for late beginners and early intermediates of all ages. The sound of distant pipe bands and romping Celtic rhythms permeate through this collection of ten piano solos.
Wellerman, a traditional 19th-century sea shanty from New Zealand, arranged for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. Includes two versions to aide students in the learning process.
Multi-level solo collection of Lavender’s Blue arranged by Jennifer Eklund. Includes four solo versions spanning primer through late-beginning levels and a teacher duet.
Sweet Molly Malone, a traditional Irish favorite, arranged for primer level students by Jennifer Eklund. Includes a lush, contemporary teacher accompaniment. Part of the Piano Pronto: Keyboard Kickoff method book.
The Irish Washerwoman, a traditional Irish favorite, arranged for primer level students by Jennifer Eklund. Includes an upbeat, contemporary teacher accompaniment. Part of the Piano Pronto: Keyboard Kickoff method book.
Yankee Doodle with teacher accompaniment part arranged by Jennifer Eklund for beginners of all ages. This patriotic favorite is part of the Piano Pronto: Movement 1 method book.
The Scottish Reivers were gangs of horsemen who raided the towns along the border of England and Scotland from the 13th to the 17th century. They were master riders and were revered across the land. Each year the town of Duns in Scotland has a festival to celebrate the Reivers. This showcase solo for beginners is inspired by my many childhoods dancing in the town’s Market Square waiting to see the riders come through!
Grandpa’s Jig is a lively showcase solo for beginners that serves as an excellent introduction to playing in 6/8 time. This piece by Joanne Griffiths is part of her songbook entitled “Meet the Pilburys.”
Starboard Shanty, composed by Joanne Griffiths, is an upbeat minor-key shanty ideal for beginners of all ages.
Happy Birthday in a multi-level solo pack with two arrangements by Jennifer Eklund suitable for late beginners and early intermediates. An absolute essential for any piano student!
A Stephen Foster classic and the official state song of Kentucky, arranged for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. Includes a lyrical teacher duet part.
Spanish Ladies is a traditional sea shanty arranged here for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund.
Shoreside Shanty, composed by Joanne Griffiths, is a lively swinging shanty sure to delight late beginners of all ages!
Jazzy showcase solo version of When the Saints Go Marching In arranged for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This upbeat jazz solo includes MIDI and Mp3 backing tracks for full-time fun for all ages!