Scale patterns

Remembering is a lyrical waltz by Lisa Donovan Lukas for intermediates. This piece is part of the Dancing in Dreams songbook of ballet-inspired piano solos.

Above the Clouds, by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level lyrical solo. Its flowing passages inspired the title, and the piece is similar to a lyrical etude. Students will enjoy playing the highly-patterned writing, and this piece would make an effective recital number.

This is a lyrical piano ballad in waltz time for intermediate pianists by Sarah Reaser O’Brien, NCTM. The melody is made almost entirely of ascending and descending pentascales (5-note scales) on white keys. The accompaniment for left hand requires a hand span primarily of melodic octaves with an occasional melodic tenth. The ternary form features a middle section with surprising harmonies and a deceptive cadence. Middle and high school students will find this piece both accessible and rewarding.

Nebula, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level solo in a contemporary style, built entirely on the whole-tone scale on C. It gives the performer ample opportunity to explore different sonorities while working on touch and balance.

I Like to Brush My Teeth is a dazzling solo and duet based on Offenbach’s “Can Can” melody, with educational lyrics about the importance of dental hygiene. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund.

Can-Can arranged as a piano solo ideal for late beginners. Arranged by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 1 songbook.

Bourree, originally part of J.S. Bach’s Violin Sonata No. 2, is arranged here as an early intermediate piano solo by Jennifer Eklund. This fast showcase solo includes an upbeat teacher duet part. Part of the Piano Pronto: Movement 3 method book.

The first movement theme from Mozart’s Piano Sonata in C Major, K. 545, arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece, which includes a music history lesson, is part of the Mozart: Exploring His Life & Music songbook.

Sleeping Beauty Waltz, by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, arranged by Lisa Donovan Lukas for solo piano, is a delightful, lyrical showcase piece for the intermediate pianist.

Ryan Chesser’s piano adaptation of the famous soprano duet, Flower Duet, from the French opera Lakme. Students will love these beautiful harmonies and this introduction to opera. This selection is also popular for weddings!

This packet, along with MS/HS 3B, is what you want to use for a Middle School or High School band, choir, orchestra or theory class that already knows their Major key signatures, scales, and 6/8 time. Concepts include: Pre-test, chromatic signs, enharmonic notes, half & whole steps, perfect & major intervals, relative major & minor keys, minor circle of 5ths, minor key signatures, natural, harmonic & melodic minor scales. Answer booklet included!

This packet, along with MS/HS 3A, is what you want to use for a Middle School or High School band, choir, orchestra or theory class that already knows their Major key signatures, scales, and 6/8 time. Concepts include: Major & minor 3rds & chords, chord inversions, primary chords & inversions, rhythm drill, simple, compound & irregular meter, transposition, drills in the 4 clefs, melody writing, ear-training, post-test, teacher ear-training guide. Answer booklet included!

This packet, along with High School 4A, is what you want to use for a High School band, choir, orchestra or theory class that already knows their Major key signatures, scales, and 6/8 time. Concepts include: Rhythm drill, simple, compound & irregular meter, authentic & half cadence, seventh chords, V7 chords, 4-part harmonic analysis, sight-singing, ear-training, post-test. Answer booklet included!

Go for the Gold! is an easy fanfare-style solo by Jennifer Eklund for late beginners of all ages. This product includes the original version and a simplified version and is a great addition to Olympics or sports-themed recitals or camps.

Slide Down is a fun and engaging solo with teacher duet by Kris Skaletski. This solo can be taught by rote and focuses on playing a C major scale and a glissando. This piece is part of the Piano Playground songbook.

Jungle Gym Journey is a fun and engaging solo with teacher duet by Kris Skaletski. This solo can be taught by rote and focuses on counting a measure of rests and then playing a pentascale in five-finger position. This piece is part of the Piano Playground songbook.

Touchdown is a high-energy left-handed solo for beginners that includes a teacher duet. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Stage Left! Volume 2 songbook.

Groundhog Day is a showcase solo for late beginners that includes lyrics. This piece composed by Sarah Reaser O’Brien is part of the Backyard Bash Volume 2 songbook.

Seeing Stars, composed by Jennifer Eklund, is an easy lyrical solo for late beginners based entirely on the C Major scale. Includes a preparatory page with one and two-octave scales in contrary and parallel motion.

Etude in a Classical Style is a one-handed showcase solo by Chrissy Ricker ideal for late beginners of all ages. This piece can be played with either the right or left hand. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

The Old English Air, Country Gardens, arranged for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of Piano Pronto: Movement 2 and includes a teacher duet part.

Pursuit is a fast and flashy easy showcase solo composed by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Perfect Patterns songbook.

A Song for You, composed by Rick Robertson, is a late elementary lyrical solo with a mature sound. As the title says, it is dedicated to whoever is playing it. The student can write their name on the line under the title.

Magic Carpet Ride, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas, is a minor-key showcase solo ideal for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Fantasies & Fairy Tales Volume Two songbook.