Theory Time®: Placement Tests

Fur Elise educational pack features seven unique arrangements of this piano favorite, including two duets, at various levels. Includes biography of Beethoven and music history page with the background information about this perennial favorites. Arrangements and instructional material by Jennifer Eklund.

Lazy Afternoon by Rick Robertson is an early-intermediate-level lyrical solo. The flowing style and ease will appeal to pianists of all ages.

Hope is a peaceful, meditative lyrical solo by Lisa Smith that explores varied tempos and dynamic ranges. Ideal for early intermediate and intermediate level pianists of all ages!

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!

Once Upon a Time is a whimsically macabre solo composed by Stacy Fahrion that is part of the songbook of the same title. This eerie showcase piece is ideal for early intermediates and beyond.

The Sliding Thumbs Rag, composed by Lisa Shoemaker, is an upbeat ragtime-style solo for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Musical Mosaics songbook.

Angels We Have Heard on High arranged in a lyrical contemporary style for intermediates. Part of Christmas Classics Volume 1 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Beethoven’s familiar two-note theme is used throughout this evenly-leveled piano duet by Dolce Dolls team Marcia Benson and Heidi Hansen in unexpected ways. This showcase piece is ideal for early intermediates and up.

I Saw Three Ships arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This upbeat, swing-style solo with ragtime flair will be a great fit for holiday performances.

Learn about Beethoven’s life while playing finely-crafted arrangements of his most popular melodies. Music and materials by Piano Pronto author Jennifer Eklund.

Left Alone, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate-level written for left hand alone. It appeals to pianists of all ages, and can also be played by both hands. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Theme from Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky, arranged for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of Piano Pronto: Movement 3 and includes a teacher duet part.

O Christmas Tree in a delicate, reflective jazz-style setting arranged by Jennifer Eklund. Ideal for intermediates of all ages, this piece offers a great opportunity to introduce students to the concept of rubato, lyrical phrasing techniques, and an exploration of nuanced jazz harmonies.

Reassurance, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate level lyrical solo. It has a gentle sway in its rhythm, and a memorable melody. It could also be used as worship service music. It was inspired by the self-isolation and “social distancing” of the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020.

Songs I Love to Play Volume 2 features fun and motivating solos for early intermediates of all ages. Recital ready arrangements of popular themes and original compositions by Piano Pronto author Jennifer Eklund. This book contains selections for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Grace is a gentle lyrical solo by Lisa Smith ideal for early intermediates of all ages. This solo is well-suited for church offertories or casual playing and enjoyment.

Rage Over a Lost Penny arranged for early intermediate level pianists of all ages. This shortened version of Beethoven’s frenetic melody, arranged by Jennifer Eklund, is part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 2 songbook.

Sailing is an uplifting contemporary lyrical solo for intermediates that is also part of the New Horizons Songbook. Music by Jennifer Eklund.