Alfred Publishing

This book contains Schumann's simplest piano compositions arranged in approximate order of difficulty. Fourteen selections are presented in the original forms, including the familiar 'Träumerei,' 'Hap...

These popular 48 Preparatory Exercises were written by Johann Pischna and Bernhard Wolff and serve as preparation for the more difficult Technical Studies. Melodically pleasing with contrapuntal passa...

A collection of familiar folk melodies, such as 'Aura Lee' and 'The House of the Rising Sun,' arranged in the baroque style, which prepares the student to perform the music of that period. Perfect for...

Such familiar works as Beethoven's 'Sonatina in G' and Clementi's 'Sonatina in C,' Op. 36, No. 1 are balanced by lesser-known sonatinas of Latour, Wanhal, Halsinger and Pleyel. Palmer's helpful editio...

The left hand plays a mysterious melody that alternates between C minor and C major in this late elementary piano solo. The right hand accompanies in 3/4 meter with two-note chords on the second and t...

Written in middle D position for the late elementary piano student, this piece does not have a key signature, reinforcing the idea that a flat sign is only in effect for the measure in which it appear...

This may be Stephen Heller's most recognizable piece and is a perfect study for an intermediate level pianist, with triplets, accents, pedaling and dynamic challenges to add to the excitement.

This volume of 84 early-intermediate selections compiled and edited by Willard Palmer offers the piano student an introduction to the easiest keyboard music of various composers spanning seven centuri...

Harmonic glimpses of an Irish reel, mixed with a tarantella feel make this piece lots of fun to play. Everybody gets a go at the melody.

This is a very easy and straightforward piece in D Major, using repeated eighth and quarter notes. All sections of the orchestra are sure to be kept busy. Whole bows should be used for quarter note pa...

Written in E natural minor, this simple piece is a lesson in dynamic variations, bow divisions, and minor tonality. It uses mostly quarter notes and half notes, encouraging students to vary the bow sp...

Written in the key of D Major, this piece starts out in unison, using terraced dynamic changes, and is in Rondo form. The theme then breaks into parts, using simple but catchy rhythms, which alternate...

The title doesn't lie: there is no doubt about whether the note should be sharp or natural. The piano part is essential so that the students can hear the changing harmonies from major tonality to mino...

This piece, in simple triple time, is designed to teach students to plan their bow speeds with alternating fast and slow bow speeds. It is also useful for reinforcing slurs and the first two finger pa...

Who doesn't love that feeling of the final concert of the term, anticipating the long Summer break? This simple work is written with Junior String players all over the world in mind. It features swung...

Dedicated to the composer's new grandson, this uncomplicated, gentle lullaby requires smooth legato bows and sustained long notes---ideal for practicing developing vibrato technique. Some finger exten...

Dedicated to the composer's new grandson, this uncomplicated, gentle lullaby requires smooth legato bows and sustained long notes---ideal for practicing developing vibrato technique. Some finger exten...

Directors, students, and audiences alike will enjoy this cherished and well-recognized piano melody arranged in G Major for string orchestra. Perfect for working on tone, string crossings, and dotted...

This tender song is an eloquent ode to friendship, comparing it to the lovely blooms of nature's most beautiful flowers. Your female singers will treasure every note and word. Pretty and poignant.

Ever ask your intermediate students to sing their parts? This one's for you! This American fiddling song is arranged by Renata Bratt so that every section gets a chance to sing the song as well as pla...