Staccato

Arabian Dance from “The Nutcracker” arranged as an evenly-leveled duet for late beginners and early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of The Nutcracker for Two songbook.

Dance of the Reed Flutes from “The Nutcracker” arranged as an evenly-leveled duet for late beginners and early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of The Nutcracker for Two songbook.

Chinese Dance from “The Nutcracker” arranged as an evenly-leveled duet for late beginners and early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of The Nutcracker for Two songbook.

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from “The Nutcracker” arranged as an evenly-leveled duet for late beginners and early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of The Nutcracker for Two songbook.

Waltz of the Flowers from “The Nutcracker” arranged as an evenly-leveled duet for late beginners and early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of The Nutcracker for Two 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.

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!

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!

Sync or Swim is an easy syncopated Latin-style solo for beginners that is part of Jennifer Eklund’s Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 collection. This short study focuses on easy syncopated patterns and finger independence in both hands and includes an upbeat teacher accompaniment.

Rock ’n’ Cha is an upbeat left-handed solo for beginners that includes a Latin-style teacher duet. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Stage Left! Volume 2 songbook.

Mexican Folk Medley combines two popular Mexican folk tunes into a fun medley for early intermediates. Music arranged by Jennifer Eklund and part of Piano Pronto: Movement 5.

Feelin’ Blue is a fun blues style tune that is a great way to introduce your students to 12-bar blues format, the blues, and swing-style eighth notes. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 1 songbook.

Thursday Blues is a catchy blues tune for early intermediates that is sure to be a hit and a great way to reinforce swing-style eighth notes. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 2 songbook.

This fun ragtime piece, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is a playful nod to Grieg’s “In the Hall of the Mountain King.” A perfect early intermediate showcase solo for Halloween, or any time of year!

Toccata Rag by Rick Robertson is an intermediate level ragtime showcase solo. It is based on J.S. Bach’s famous Toccata in D Minor for organ. This has the potential to “bring down the house” on a recital program, and could also serve as a light-hearted addition to a Halloween program, or even an “encore”.

Island Dance is a festive, upbeat solo for beginners of all ages, along with a teacher duet, composed by Robyn Fehrenbacher. This light-hearted, happy tune is a crowd-pleaser for recitals, and will make audiences want to get up and dance!

Illumination (Virgo) is a lilting showcase solo for intermediates composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This piece is part of the astrology-inspired songbook “Signs of the Time.”

Sand Dance is a quirky little piece with a slightly Arabian feel. Written by British composer Jenny Walker, it fluctuates between the tonal centers of D and E minor. It is lyrical and rhythmic, with the melody existing in the right hand.

Your beginning level students will be begging for this playful, upbeat solo by Heather Nanney. The lyrics will have them giggling and dancing! Play-along tracks in MIDI and Mp3 format included with purchase!

One and Done is an easy upbeat solo for beginners that is part of Jennifer Eklund’s Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 collection. This short study focuses on staccato technique and includes an upbeat teacher accompaniment.

Carriage Ride, composed by Robyn Fehrenbacher, is a delightful classical-style solo for beginners of all ages that also includes an enjoyable teacher duet. This adorable piece is a refreshing addition to lessons and recitals!

Hot Potato is a fast and flashy easy staccato study for composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Fired Up! Level Two method book. This version includes two student solos (with and without key signature) and a teacher duet part.

Cold Shoulder is an easy minor-key solo for beginners that is part of Jennifer Eklund’s Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 collection. This short study focuses on slurs and staccato, and includes an upbeat teacher accompaniment.

Lighten Up! is an easy minor-key solo for beginners that is part of Jennifer Eklund’s Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 collection. This short study which focuses on staccato and finger independence in both hands also includes an upbeat teacher accompaniment.