The pieces are all one page in length use simple straightforward rhythms and vary in tempo character and mode (easy keys). The emphasis is on five-finger patterns while the dynamics are kept simple to allow students to focus on the varied articulations. Contents include: Ludwig van Beetle; Archibald Ant; Throckmorton P. Garden Snake; Samuel Snail; Felonia Flea; Sylvester Slug; Daphney L. Dragonfly; Louvenia Ladybug; Gwyndolyn Grasshopper; Wolfgang Amadeus Millipede; Benedict 'Buddy' Bluebird; Beverly Butterfly; Carl Philipp Emanuel Bat; Millicent and Martha Mole; Carl Maria von Webworm.

E-Z Play Today Volume 185-A collection of 16 great songs including Top Of The World and We've Only Just Begun. Big note notation suitable for all organs pianos and electric keyboards.

This elegantly flowing waltz drills extended hand positions and provides work on balance between the hands.

Bekannte und Neue Weihnachtslieder-Playing the Piano is a lot of fun...especially in a group and at Christmas time! With this book three or four of you can play one or more Pianos together. This book contains a variety of easy Christmas carols including well-known favourites as well as some new pieces to learn. Includes a score with separate pull-out parts for players 2 and 3.

This Christmas Folio is designated for the beginning to intermediate student of flute trombone or violin. These tunes may be played as solos or in ensemble. Includes Adeste Fidelis; Auld Lang Syne Away in a Manger Deck theHalls The First Noel God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Good King Wenceslas Greensleeves Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and many more.

Easier Piano Pieces 65. Johann Hassler was a German pianist, organist and composer who travelled widely and spent the last 30 years of his life in Moscow, where most of his piano compositions were published. Op. 38 is an interesting pedagogic collection of 50 pieces which progresses around the circle of fifths through all the keys, starting with C major and A minor and working through the sharps and then the flats to end with F major and D minor.

Contents Include: Morning Stretch; Hunger Meows; Full Belly Purr; Outdoor Safari; Afternoon Snooze; Daily Bath Ritual; and Chasing the Night Shadows.

Part of the Wtritten For You Series Kevin R. Olson's Echoes of Egypt is a sparkling and lyrical piece which promotes musical expression. This mysterious Egyptian-sounding piece is written for the late elementary level student. The A section contains a haunting single note melody while the B section has an interesting change in mood using a LH melody with RH triads moving downward step wise in a rhythmic fashion. The A section then returns to end the piece.

?Bopping along merrily? is the tempo marking for this ensemble selection telling us that it?s time for some fun. The bubbly fluttering Primo (The Butterfly) and the repetitive lumbering Secondo (The Bear) wonderfully sketch the imagery. Listen for the echoes as Bear and Butterfly play together. This one will have much appeal with sibling teams.

This collection of compositions for piano solo spans four centuries including a rarely heard piece by Gottchalk's sister Clara as well as a charming piece by Marie Antoinette. Other composers include Madame Dussek TeresaCarreno Amy Beach Clara Schumann Fanny Mendelssohn and others. Three new solos are also offered by the author Gail Smith.

John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course-The John Thompson First Scales & Broken Chords exercise book is an easy and fun way to introduce scales and broken chords to a young beginner at Grade 1 standard. Compatible with ABRSM Trinity and Guildhall Piano Grade 1.The exercises contained within the First Scales And Broken Chords book have been specially created and graded to be used with the renowned John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course with fun characters full colour and large type to make playing and practising as fun as possible.The book is a fantastic introduction to scales keys and broken chords making this perfectfor pupils reaching part two three or four of the Easiest Piano Course. Not only this but the content is relevant to the ABRSM Trinity and Guildhall Piano Grade 1 exams including the crucial information in a fun presentation.Learning scales and broken chords is crucial for developing basic technique and improves smoothness confidence as well as aural awareness. If you are working through John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course or towards the ABRSM Trinity or Guildhall Grade 1 exams the First Scales & Broken Chords book is the perfect way to prepare.

Contents include: The Big Parade; Wild Gallop; Drifting Petals; In a Wiggly Mood; Classical Dance; Let's Dance a Jig!; and A Nonsense Tango.

Another example of wonderful Irish folk music. This song was composed by Charles W. Glover with words by C.M. Spencer. Beautiful evocative and reminiscent of the Irish countryside. This setting is for Piano Vocal and Guitar.

Sure to become a holiday favorite this songbook features easy arrangements of 27 traditional carols plus fabulous full-color Christmas artwork of the Peanuts Gang! Songs include: 'Angels We Have Heard on High' 'Away in a Manger' 'Deck the Hall' 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen' 'The Holly and the Ivy' 'I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day' 'Jingle Bells' 'Silent Night' 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' 'What Child Is This'' and more.