Lyrical phrasing

Winter Waltz, part of Lisa Donovan Lukas’s Dynamic Duos songbook, is a lyrical minor-key duet for two late beginners. This piece offers a great introduction to collaborative work and lyrical phrasing. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Midnight Bells Are Ringing, is a spooky spin on the traditional folk tune “Frère Jacques” arranged by Jennifer Eklund. This pieces provides ample opportunity to work on lyrical phrasing, balancing the hands, and working in various key signatures.

A modern lyrical spin on the Winter concerto theme from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” arranged by Jennifer Eklund. This easy piano solo, suitable for early intermediates, provides ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry.

Candle in the Dark is a beautiful, contemplative lyrical piece for late beginner/early intermediate pianists. This piece will satisfy students of all ages and help to make them feel successful in the early stages of lessons.

Winter Landscape by Rick Robertson is an early intermediate level solo in a neo-Romantic lyrical style. It is very effective in performance, and makes an excellent repertoire choice for a developing pianist. It is an excellent choice for a winter program when the student wishes not to play a Christmas-themed piece.

Winter Dreams, composed by Rick Robertson is an early intermediate level solo in a neo-Romantic lyrical style. It is very effective in performance, and makes an excellent repertoire choice for a developing pianist, regardless of the season.

Snow Flurries, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate level lyrical solo. Pedal effects and mixed accents, including hemiola, add to the atmosphere. This is an excellent choice for recital or festival use.

Winter Walk by Jane Tate is a peaceful solo that would be suited to the early to middle intermediate player of any age. It will be a charming addition to any recital or performance opportunity.

By the Frozen Mill Pond by Gary Johnston is a wistful piano solo for early intermediates of all ages. This elegant, introspective melody, conjures up images of a frosty day on a frozen pond.

Winter Reverie is a haunting, minor key, contemporary lyrical piano solo for intermediates that is part of the New Horizons songbook. Music by Jennifer Eklund.

In a Mystical World (Pisces) is a whimsical lyrical solo for intermediates composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This piece is part of the astrology-inspired songbook “Signs of the Time.”

Winter Wind, composed by Sara Tomlinson, is an elegant lyrical solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Creation Collage songbook.

Longing for Spring, composed by Sara Tomlinson, is an elegant lyrical solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Creation Collage songbook.

Firelight Dreams, composed by Amanda W. Smith, is a haunting lyrical solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Set Sail songbook.

A modern lyrical spin on the Winter concerto theme from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” arranged by Jennifer Eklund. This intermediate solo provides ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry.

A Cold Winter’s Night is an elegant lyrical showcase solo that is part of Lisa Frederick’s In the Groove songbook. This piece well-suited for intermediates of all ages.

Hop Skip and a Jump is an easy duet for an early beginner and a teacher or intermediate player. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Pronto Pizazz songbook.

Cheers is an easy duet for beginners and a teacher based on a Swedish folk tune called Helan går. Part of the Pronto Pizazz songbook.

Shall We Dance duet is an easy duet for an early beginner and a teacher or intermediate player. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Pronto Pizazz songbook.

Shall We Dance is an easy lyrical left-handed solo for beginners that includes a lush teacher duet. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Stage Left! Volume 2 songbook.

Rising Star duet is ideal for a beginning level student and an intermediate level student or teacher. Part of the Pronto Pizazz songbook.

Little Serenade duet is ideal for a beginning level student and an intermediate level student or teacher. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Pronto Pizazz songbook.

Little Serenade is an easy lyrical left-handed solo for beginners that includes a flowing teacher duet. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Stage Left! Volume 2 songbook.

Out of the Fog is a minor-key, lyrical duet for beginners full of mysterious harmonies students will love. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Pronto Pizazz songbook.