Category Archives: L6

Catherine’s Dance

This is a delicate piano solo written in the key of G major with two against three rhythmic patterns, use of rubato and rich melodic phrases  intended for the late intermediate pianist....

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Morning Reverie

“Morning Reverie” is a delicate piano solo with optional flute & strings written in F major with alternating decorations and  two against three rhythmic pattern....

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Over the Rainbow

This is my arrangement of Harold Arlen’s lyrical piece “Over the Rainbow” (from “The Wizard of Oz”), written in the key of C major for solo piano with optional oboe, flute, strings & hand bells, and great for the late intermediate student....

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O Mio Babbino Caro

This is one of Puccini’s most lyrical and beautiful arias (“O Mio Babbino Caro”) from the Opera “Gianni Schicchi” arranged in the key of C major for solo piano with optional flute and strings.  The late intermediate pianist should play...

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Waltz in A Minor

This beautiful, romantic waltz by Chopin is arranged with a seamless bass line to be played in a flowing manner and a melody line utilizing decorative ornaments with fingerings added for the late intermediate student....

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Love is Here to Stay

This is a beautiful jazz standard arranged in the key of F major with an arpeggiated bass line and great for the late intermediate pianist.    “Love is here to Stay”   was one of the final compositions George Gershwin wrote, which...

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Reverie

This is Debussy’s beautiful “Reverie” written in 1890 with a dream like motif which recurs and evolves with rich textures , exotic harmonies and  two against three rhythms in the key of F major.  “Reverie” is a great impressionistic solo...

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River Flows

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Sonata Opus 49 No. 2

Sonata Opus 49 No. 2: This is an impressive Sonata (Allegro) by Beethoven in the key of G Major requiring the intermediate student to play with a crisp yet fluent articulation. The student should give close attention to the quarter … Continue reading

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Ballade

Ballade:   This piano ballad is in the key of c minor and begins and ends with the melody in the left hand and alternates to the right hand in a beautiful middle section. The melody line should resonate over … Continue reading

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Schumann Traumerei

Schumann Traumerei: This delicate piece in the key of F major by Robert Schumann reflects images of childhood. This was also a encore piece performed by Vladimir Horowitz and is great for the intermediate student.

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Kinderscenen

Kinderscenen Download Kinderscenen: This is a favorite of Schumann’s compositions with a playful harmonic structure that is deceptively simple and good for a mature pianist. Vladimir Horowitz used this work as an encore piece.  

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Harmony of the Angels

Harmony of the Angels: A pleasing and tender arpeggiated piano solo by Burgmuller in the key of G Major.  The level 4-5 student should glide smoothly from the left hand to the right hand.  SEE STUDENT VIDEO Download Harmony-of-the-Angels

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Blue Angel Boogie Woogie

Blue Angle Boogie Woogie: A lively blues piano piece with a boogie bass line requiring the late intermediate student to play with great fluency and rhythmic virtuosity.  While the bass has a steady ostinato the right hand travels with many...

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In The Moment

In the Moment: Is an intermediate piano solo written in the key of A Major with rich arpeggios and use of rubato.  It is great for a level 5-6 student.  ...

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Toccata Rag

Toccata Rag: This lively piece reflects a ragtime style with its syncopated melody over a steady bass line and combines with freestyle passages typical in a toccata form. The intermediate pianist should play with dexterity and technique, accenting the beats...

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Summer Prayers

“Summer Prayers” This soft cantabile piano solo intended for the late intermediate student, is in the key of D flat major with changes in meter and in a rondo form.      ...

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A Jazzy Jolly Christmas

“A Jazzy Jolly Christmas” is a traditional holiday favorite written by Johnny Marks, arranged with a fun “jazzy” bass line with swing eight notes and great for the late intermediate student.      ...

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Rainbow Rhapsody

Rainbow Rhapsody is a beautiful free flowing one movement piano piece in the key of E major. The late intermediate student should give close attention to the dynamics and tonal color.  ...

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A Winter Wedding

This is a soft melodic vocal and piano piece in the key of D major intended for the late intermediate pianist.  Notice how the melody gently seeps upward to portray the tossing of a winter wedding bouquet.    ...

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