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The Candy Nabber
Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Wendy Stevens
$3.99 (US)*
HL 121883Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart We all know a “candy nabber,” especially at Halloween! A great piece in five-finger pattern that students will adore. Includes similarly creepy teacher accompaniment. Key: A Minor.
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Halloween Surprise
Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Ronald Bennett
$3.99 (US)*
HL 416918
1458410897Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart An excellent seasonal solo! The lyrics begin: “On a dark and scary night ...” There are gasps on every line, and a spooky surprise awaits at the end of the piece. In mostly five-finger pattern. Key: C Major. -
Prowling Pussycat
Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: William Gillock
$2.99 (US)*
HL 416038Add to Wish List Add to Cart No description available. -
Cookies
Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Carolyn Miller
$3.99 (US)*
HL 406670Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart This popular solo is a cheerful ode to the cookie that younger students love. It features singable lyrics with a simple melody in five-finger position. NFMC Selection 2008-2010. -
Big Green Frog
Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Carolyn C. Setliff
$2.99 (US)*
HL 416702Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Students will love the humor in the text (and in the music) of Big Green Frog! Although mostly in five-finger position, the piece subtly encourages other positions throughout; for example, by featuring cool hand-over-hand jumps in the mid-section to imitate the frog jumping from one lily pad to another! -
Cherokee Dance
Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Robert Donahue
$2.95 (US)*
HL 416737Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart A delightful dance in D minor. Remains in five-finger pattern, and is suitable for even the youngest beginner. -
The Perceptive Detective
National Federation of Music Clubs 2014-2016 Selection
Early Elementary LevelWillis
Composer: Carolyn Miller
$2.99 (US)*
HL 416933Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Potential perceptive detectives will carefully inspect each two-note slur and staccato in this piece, and would, of course, observe all fingering. A mysterious teacher accompaniment is included. It all leads to a climactic finale. Key: The often deceptive C Major.
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Guardian Angels
Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Naoko Ikeda
$3.99 (US)*
HL 416907Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart This gentle, lyrical piece feels suspended in air. Four-measure phrases are instinctive. In mostly five-finger pattern; some hand-over-hand is included. Comes with optional teacher accompaniment! Key: C Major. -
Barnyard Strut
Willis
Composer: Glenda Austin
$3.99 (US)*
HL 416850Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart A jazzy little piece that encourages rhythmic consistency while providing a catchy melodic line. A great first piece in syncopation! Teacher accompaniment included. -
Hear the Bells Ring
1 Piano, 8 Hands/ Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Mathilde Bilbro
$2.99 (US)*
HL 411953Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart No description available. -
Candy Rain
Willis Music Spectacular Solos/ Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Naoko Ikeda
$2.99 (US)*
HL 253758
1540015882Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart A scrumptious piece that will charm kids (of any age)! Set in an enchanted kingdom, imagine your favorite candy flavors raining from the sky. The writing is fun, yet still graceful. With optional teacher accompaniment. Key: C Major. -
The Alley Cat's Meow
The Finn & Morris Performance Series/ Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Cheryl Finn & Eamonn Morris
$1.95 (US)*
HL 406624Add to Wish List Add to Cart Description: This piece is written in Middle C position, is 40 measures long (including the repeat) and is in 3/4 time. The melody is shared between the LH and the RH and spans four octaves. This piece contains staccatos, accents, and legato passages.
Purpose: Students are encouraged to play two hands smoothly at the same time. They are also encouraged to play one hand staccato. There are two tempo changes.
Suggestions for Instruction: The tempo should be relaxed and moderate. Play staccatos crisply and if possible try to sing out the RH over the LH. Dynamic contrast will help...(more) -
Just Stompin' Around
Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Rosemary Hughey
$2.95 (US)*
HL 406601Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Description: Staccatos and legatos combine in this song to help develop technique. Some syncopation is included. There are dynamic changes throughout to give color to this jazzy little “swinging” piece. It is easy to learn and has a good upbeat melody.
Purpose: To give beginning students of all ages a rhythmic and melodic piece of music to encourage practicing. The hands fall into position nicely.
Suggestions for Instruction: Teach hands together through measure eight. Then teach hands separately, with careful counting. Add dynamics and pay close attention to...(more) -
Cossack Dance
Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: William Gillock
$2.95 (US)*
HL 405708Add to Wish List Add to Cart Piano solo, with lyrics and optional accompaniment. Key: D Minor. -
Fog at Sea
Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: William Gillock
$2.99 (US)*
HL 404218
1540037878Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Gillock's Fog at Sea is an excellent first recital piece for the beginning student and is best taught by rote. Note clusters are used throughout with a combination of soft pedal and crescendos resembling “fog.” Students are immediately exposed to the entire range of the keyboard. Highly imaginative. -
Chop Suey!
Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Glenda Austin
$2.99 (US)*
HL 115241Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart “Chop Suey is my fav'rite food, it puts me in a happy mood!” are the first lines in this adorable piece for beginners. In mostly five-finger position, and with optional teacher accompaniment. Key: C Major. -
Bow-Wow Blues
Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Glenda Austin
$2.99 (US)*
HL 416882Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Bow-Wow Blues is an irresistable treat for both student and teacher. Lovable text and snazzy tune are sure to delight. In mostly five-finger pattern. Key: C Major (with accidentals). -
The Raven's Call
The Finn & Morris Performance Series/ Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Cheryl Finn
$2.95 (US)*
HL 406802Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart No description available. -
Extra Special Day
National Federation of Music Clubs 2014-2016 Selection
Early Elementary LevelWillis
Composer: Carolyn Miller
$2.99 (US)*
HL 416896Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart An energetic, happy song about being out in the sunshine! In mostly five-finger position. Key: F Major.
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Eskimo Land
Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Edna Mae Burnam
$1.95 (US)*
HL 416042Add to Wish List Add to Cart No description available. -
A Very First Sonata
Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: George Anson
$2.99 (US)*
HL 414703Add to Wish List Add to Cart No description available. -
Bongo Beat!
The Finn & Morris Performance Series/ Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Cheryl Finn
$1.95 (US)*
HL 406622Add to Wish List Add to Cart Description: This piece is written in D position, is 40 measures long and in 4/4 time. The melody is in the RH throughout and is written using only quarter, half and whole notes.
Purpose: Students can be encouraged to keep their LH accompaniments soft. Their RH needs to be played smoothly while their LH rests. The tempo must remain steady even while hands are alternating.
Suggestions for Instruction: The tempo needs to be relaxed, moderate and always steady. Good dynamic contrasts will help create an interesting performance.
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Eensy, Weensy, Teensy Flea
Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Wendy Stevens
$2.99 (US)*
HL 149100Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart A lovable little piece about a eensy weensy flea. Includes a wide array of articulations. Key: C Major, peppered with accidentals. -
The Blizzard
Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Glenda Austin
$2.99 (US)*
HL 416904Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart Inspired by The Big Blizzard of '11, Austin has written a delightful piece for a younger student to play, “practice,” and sing! Comes with teacher accompaniment. Key: F Major -
Rain, Rain
Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Carolyn Miller
$2.99 (US)*
HL 416816Closer Look Add to Wish List Add to Cart A delightful piece for the earliest beginner and ideal for the very first recital! In Middle C position, with lyrics and optional teacher accompaniment. -
Covered Wagon Suite
Miniature Suite/ Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: John Thompson
$1.5 (US)*
HL 412101Add to Wish List Add to Cart A miniature suite of five first grade pieces describing important episodes in the year 1849. Excellent material for costume recitals! -
Moccasin Dance
John Thompson's Students Series/ Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Lois Long
$2.99 (US)*
HL 412099Add to Wish List Add to Cart No description available. -
Lullaby
John Thompson's Students Series/ Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Johannes Brahms
Arranger: John Thompson
$2.99 (US)*
HL 412090Add to Wish List Add to Cart This little melody was originally an old Scottish folktune sung by shepherds while tending their flocks and crooned at the hearthstone of peasants as a lullaby. Brahms used it as the principal theme in an 1892 intermezzo for piano. -
Let's Play with Two Hands
Early Elementary Level
Willis
Author: Dorothy Gaynor Blake
$3.5 (US)*
HL 411588Add to Wish List Add to Cart No description available. -
All Cooped Up!
The Finn & Morris Performance Series/ Early Elementary Level
Willis
Composer: Cheryl Finn & Eamonn Morris
$1.95 (US)*
HL 406625Add to Wish List Add to Cart Description: This piece is written in Middle C position, is 24 measures long and in common time. The tempo is moderate and the melody hints at a barnyard theme. The LH crosses over the RH several times to perform the accompaniment. Three octaves are eventually used by the end of the piece.
Purpose: A steady tempo and an even tone are required while sharing the melody between the hands. Colorful LH crossovers promote accuracy.
Suggestions for Instruction: The tempo/mood suggestion reads: 'Happily'. Students should be sure to play this piece in a fun/happy manner. Good dynamic...(more)
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