Dennis Alexander

This fast and fun solo is written in A minor and cut time. Filled with both melodic and rhythmic patterns, it will be easy to learn and memorize. Both hands travel up and down the keyboard using a var...

Dennis Alexander's The Carolinas is a musical vision of North and South Carolina. The three movements represent distinct characteristics of these states. The suite begins with 'Dogwoods in Bloom,' a t...

Exploring the romantic style will be easy with this E minor solo in 3/4 meter. In A-B form, the left hand employs a simple broken-chord style accompaniment in the A section with the melody in the righ...

A lot of staccato work is featured in this descriptive C minor Halloween song, which includes lyrics, and changes from a 2/4 feel to a 3/4 feel, as the witch dances on three legs.

For an elementary level pianist who likes a ghostly Halloween mood, this mysterious sounding A-minor song comes complete with owls hooting! The hands have minimal movement, but there are moments of sh...

Halloween will be even more fun for the early elementary student who plays this little Middle-C position song in 3/4 time. There are sing-along lyrics, an optional duet part, and a 'Boo!' at the end t...

Staccatos, diatonic triads, and chromaticism lend a contemporary feel to this solo. The allegro tempo marking and 4/4 meter give it the feeling of a quick march. Careful attention to the articulations...

There is a peaceful, lyrical charm to this G major rainbow song, which features left hand broken seventh chords that move slowly but constantly under the legato phrasing of the right hand melodic line...

This exquisite solo (dedicated to Ingrid Clarfield) is a welcome addition to one-hand piano repertoire and is sure to captivate advancing students. Written in 6/8 meter in a rich and lyrical style, it...

Vignettes of Hattiesburg, travels to an iconic Mississippi city. Dedicated to the Hattiesburg Music Teachers League, each movement is a snapshot of the city and its surroundings. 'Mobile Street Rock!'...

Scenes from New Jersey creates musical snapshots of the diverse aspects of the state. The grandeur of 'The Kittatinny Mountains' is explored in the first movement with sweeping chords that build momen...

This appealing solo is written in a romantic waltz style. The 3/4 meter helps to create a lilting melody in G major that is at once both lyrical and whimsical. A light treatment of the left-hand broke...

All the fun of a circus is recreated in this humorous solo that features a melody that is tossed back and forth between the hands. The introduction begins with the sounds of the Big Top - a trill-like...

Dennis Alexander's New Mexico: Land of Enchantment is a journey through the state's historic Spanish past, its Native American influences, and one of its most beautiful natural landmarks, the Sandia M...

Just for You' soll Schüler im ersten Jahr mit Hilfe einer Vielzahl von Stilen, musikalischen Anforderungen und technischen Herausforderungen motivieren und inspirieren. Die drei Bücher sind in zunehme...

Few things inspire us as much as the moment the sun first appears over the horizon, casting a new day with a glorious light. Daybreak depicts that moment in a wonderfully simple, yet powerful way. Ear...

Just for You' soll Schüler im ersten Jahr mit Hilfe einer Vielzahl von Stilen, musikalischen Anforderungen und technischen Herausforderungen motivieren und inspirieren. Die drei Bücher sind in zunehme...

Taylor's Lullaby features beautiful music that will win over the hearts of all who hear it. This piece, in the key of B-flat major, gracefully encompasses the tranquil mood of a lullaby in 4/4 meter....

Dennis Alexander has written a lively, dance-like piece that moves all over the keyboard. In cut time, this solo requires careful counting, and close attention to details will aid in identifying and e...

Written in the key of D major, this late-intermediate piece combines multiple elements in 4/4 meter that are sure to catch students' eyes. The left hand provides a solid accompaniment through the use...

Big Sky Montana contains three pieces that imaginatively depict this western state. 'Land of the Shining Mountains' uses multiple key changes to display the majesty of Montana's various mountain range...

The books in the Five-Star Solos series give students and teachers a wide variety of pieces at graded levels. Different styles, colors, tempos, and moods are included in each book. Ballads, waltzes, L...