Early Intermediate

Bright Side of Life, composed by Chrisanne Nahum, is a light, upbeat, blues-style solo for late-beginners. Perfect for students of all ages who have just been introduced to a G major five-finger position and key signature.

Spread Your Wings and Fly is an easy, upbeat, pop-style solo for late-beginners composed by Chrisanne Nahum. Perfect opportunity to work on easy syncopated pop-style rhythms with students of all ages!

This Old Man arranged as an upbeat easy trio for late beginners by Jenny Walker. Includes a full conductor’s score and separate parts for individual practice.

Breath of Fresh Air, composed by Heather Nanney, is a gentle lilting waltz with a pop-style sensibility that will appeal to early intermediates of all ages. Includes MIDI and Mp3 backing tracks!

Showcase duet of the traditional French-Canadian folk tune J’entends le Moulin arranged by Heather Nanney for two late beginners. This fast and flashy duet will make for an exciting recital piece for students of all ages. Purchase includes MIDI and Mp3 backing tracks!

Chasing the Paints is an early intermediate showcase solo composed by Jane Tate. This fun and silly song is a showdown between horse and owner trying to catch her in the field.

Stella’s Stomp is an easy, fun boogie by British composer Joanne Griffiths. This piece introduces swing rhythm and blue notes, with a solid beat and confident octave changes.

Child’s Play is a mini-suite consisting of three short pieces written by Joanne Griffiths, for left-hand only, for beginners and late-beginners. Fun to play and gives extra emphasis and practice reading the bass clef.

Borning Cry is a popular uplifting worship song, composed by John Ylvisaker, arranged as an evenly-leveled piano duet by Dolce Dolls composers Marcia Benson and Heidi Hansen. This piece is ideal for two early intermediate pianists.

Jaunty Jalopy is an evenly-leveled duet for early intermediates composed by the Dolce Dolls team of Marcia Benson and Heidi Hansen. The piece was inspired by the story of Samantha, an American Girl Doll. The music begins with horn honks as the jalopy takes off for a sunny drive through the countryside. The music depicts a deflating tire which is promptly inflated so the jalopy can continue on its way.

No Limits is a fast and flashy duet for two early intermediates. Full of driving, syncopated rhythms this duet is sure to be a hit at your next recital! Music composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

One Good Turn, composed by Jennifer Eklund, is an easy showcase solo designed to help students improve on playing fast ornamental figures in a challenging tonal center.

Flying Solo is an easy flashy recital piece that reinforces ascending and descending arpeggios in both hands. Music for early intermediates Jennifer Eklund and part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 2 songbook.

Shattered, composed by Jennifer Eklund, is an easy minor-key lament for early intermediates. This pieces provides ample opportunity to work on lyrical phrasing and rubato.

Mystic River is an ambient minor key solo, for early intermediates, composed by Jennifer Eklund. This ethereal solo makes for a lovely recital selection and provides an effective introduction to the concept of rubato.

The Butterfly is an introspective, lyrical solo for early intermediates of all ages by Jennifer Eklund. With its delicate harmonies, this piece offers the opportunity for budding musicians to work on expressive playing and dynamic nuances.

Weeping Willow is a delicate, reflective solo composed by Jennifer Eklund. Ideal for early intermediates of all ages, this piece offers a great opportunity to introduce students to the concept of rubato and lyrical phrasing techniques.

Midnight Waltz is a minor-key, lyrical solo for early intermediates of all ages. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Plus songbook.

Midnight Waltz duet is a haunting waltz in the key of A Minor ideally suited for two early intermediate level students. Music by Jennifer Eklund. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

The Return is an easy contemporary lyrical pop tune composed by Jennifer Eklund. This version is part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 2 songbook.

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.

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, 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.

Lift Every Voice and Sing, arranged by Jennifer Eklund, in a lyrical style for late beginners and early intermediates.

His Eye is on the Sparrow, arranged as a restful solo for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This sacred classic includes a hint of the second movement of Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata.