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Rich textures, sophisticated harmonies and inventive rhythms make these arrangements ideal for hobbyists, advancing students, professional musicians or any Popular Performer. Titles: Blue Moon * The Days of Wine and Roses * The James Bond Theme * People * The Pink Panther * The Second Time Around * The Shadow of Your Smile * Try to Remember * What a Wonderful World. Learn More

The syncopated rhythms found throughout this solo lend it a jazzy feel while the key of D minor creates a mysterious atmosphere. Written in A-B-A form, the left hand features an ostinato bass pattern in each section. Repeated rhythmic patterns in both hands will make this piece easy to learn. Learn More

The sounds of Spain are heard throughout this piece, beginning with its fanfare-like introduction and ending with the same material in the coda. It is written in the key of D natural minor and in 3/4 meter. After the 15-measure introduction, the following section is slower and lyrical. Here, the melody is in the right hand and the left-hand using an extended bass figure. This section is expanded by a trill figure that gradually gets faster and leads into a repeat of the melodic material one octave higher. The last 16 measures of the solo are a return to the first tempo and the same thematic material that builds to a full and rich conclusion. Learn More

Ragtime is always a student favorite, and this solo delivers with style and fun! Written in the key of C major, the infectious syncopated rhythm of the right hand will be easy to learn as it is very patterned. The left hand accompaniment avoids the typical jump bass of the ragtime style and instead, stays in close position. Both the right hand and the left hand share in the melody. The A section features a right hand melody while the B section has the melody in the left hand. The A section returns in full with a short, four-measure coda at the end to complete this satisfying ragtime experience. Learn More

Contemporary fun complete with syncopation and off-beat accents, but with a Latin beat (straight eighths). Excellent scale passages with the cross-under of the thumb landing on a strong beat. The B section features a left-hand melody accompanied by off-beat chords in the right hand. D Minor, 4/4 meter Learn More

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Melodic blues notes and biting dissonances give this jazzy piece its title. Swing rhythms. Left hand accompaniment imitate the string bass. Appropriate for Halloween theme recital. NFMC Selection 2001-2003. 4/4 meter. Learn More

A jazzy piece with swing rhythm and syncopations. The key (A minor) and articulated middle section give this piece an air of mystery. Appropriate for a Halloween theme (or mystery) recital. 4/4 meter. Learn More