Creature Features, is a scintillating collection of fourteen solos for beginners inspired by classic sci-fi and fantasy themes. These easy solos by Chrissy Ricker will mesmerize students and audiences of all ages and make great selections during the Halloween season and beyond!
Chopin’s iconic Nocturne in E-Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2 presented as a 5-finger beginner solo with optional teacher accompaniment part included. Music arranged by Jennifer Eklund.
Sad Sasquatch, by Chrissy Ricker, is an easy lyrical solo for beginners. This piece is part of the “Creature Features” songbook.
Robot Rumble, by Chrissy Ricker, is a flashy showcase solo for beginners. This piece is part of the “Creature Features” songbook.
Leprechaun Chase, by Chrissy Ricker, is a flashy showcase solo for beginners. This piece is part of the “Creature Features” songbook.
A Night in Transylvania, by Chrissy Ricker, is a spooky minor-key showcase solo for beginners. This piece is part of the “Creature Features” songbook.
Mummy Mambo, by Chrissy Ricker, is an upbeat minor-key showcase solo for beginners. This piece is part of the “Creature Features” songbook.
Flight of the Dragon, by Chrissy Ricker, is a fanciful showcase solo for beginners. This piece is part of the “Creature Features” songbook.
Alien Invasion, by Chrissy Ricker, is a minor-key showcase solo for beginners. This piece is part of the “Creature Features” songbook.
Zombie Shuffle, by Chrissy Ricker, is a minor-key showcase solo for beginners. This piece is part of the “Creature Features” songbook.
The Enchanted Trilogy, by Chrissy Ricker, is a mini-suite of showcase solos for beginners. This piece is part of the “Creature Features” songbook.
T-Rex Rock, with music and lyrics by Chrissy Ricker, is an upbeat minor-key showcase solo for beginners. This piece is part of the “Creature Features” songbook.
Three Wishes, by Chrissy Ricker, is an easy enchanting solo for beginners. This piece is part of the “Creature Features” songbook.
The Mermaid’s Call, by Chrissy Ricker, is an easy enchanting solo for beginners. This piece is part of the “Creature Features” songbook.
Cha-Cha-Cha is an upbeat trio for beginners composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Piano Pronto: Keyboard Kickoff method book and serves as a great introduction to easy collaborative playing and will also be effective in group piano settings with multiple keyboards. Purchase includes separated parts and a full conductors score.
Rock ’n’ Cha is an upbeat Latin-style solo with fun and easy harmonic intervals for primers and beginners of all ages. While this solo stands alone it also includes a Latin-style romping teacher duet part which makes for a great showcase piece for recitals.
Rompin’ Rio is a Latin style, minor-key duet perfect for very early beginners of all ages. This piece can be taught by note, rote, or finger number. Part of the Rising Starz Volume 1 songbook.
Let’s Cha-Cha-Cha is an easy upbeat left-handed solo for beginners that includes a teacher duet. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Stage Left! Volume 2 songbook.
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.
Chicken Coop Cha-Cha is a sassy, Latin-style primer level solo from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally Volume 2, and includes a teacher duet part. This piece serves as a great introduction to recognizing and playing harmonic 4ths and 2nds. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.
Zum Gali Gali is an evenly-leveled showcase duet for beginners, arranged by Robyn Fehrenbacher. This lively traditional folk tune is sure to add fun to lessons and recitals!
Showstopper, composed by Heather Nanney, is an easy tango-style solo for beginners with a sassy teacher duet part. This piece is part of the Center Stage Solos songbook.
Latin Lingo by Heather Nanney is a festive and energetic solo that is perfect for beginning students. The lyrics will help reinforce rhythm and even teach your student some Spanish words along the way! Backing tracks free with purchase for even more full-time fun!
Mucho Gusto, is an upbeat Latin-style multi-level solo by Jennifer Eklund for beginners and late beginners of all ages. This piece is part of the Level Up! songbook.