3 Christmas Pieces in 5-Finger Patterns
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
These three Christmas songs are arranged for students who are playing in 5-finger patterns. They include C Major, G Major, and D Major patterns.
Away in a Manger
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Jingle Bells
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I Saw Three Ships
Angels We Have Heard on High
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
This traditional Christmas carol has been arranged in the C Major 5-finger pattern, occasionally moving down to a B in both hands, and up to an A with a left hand cross-over.
Black Hat Boogie
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
This piece is in G minor 5-finger pattern. Its lively boogie rhythm and Halloween theme makes it a fun piece for students on a level 2 to learn and play.
Butterfly Wings
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
This late-elementary solo is written in an A Major 5-finger pattern, with the left hand moving an octave lower twice throughout the piece and then back. The pedal is used, but is kept very simple.
Candy Corn Rag
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
This piece is on a level 2b. It begins in C Major 5-finger hand position, with the right hand moving to a higher C, then D position as the piece progresses. It has a lively, 4/4 ragtime rhythm.
Conversation Hearts
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
Written in C Major 5-finger hand position, this is a fun piece to give students for Valentines' Day.
Deck the Halls
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
This Old Welsh Christmas carol has been arranged in a low G Major hand position for late elementary students to play. It moves out into a high C position briefly in the middle, then returns to G position for the ending.
Dragonfly
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
Written entirely in the G Minor hand position, this piece is a favorite with students on a level 1b-2a level. For special effects, the damper pedal is used and both hands play 8va throughout the piece.
Etude in G Major
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
This piece begins in G Major 5-finger position, moving to D Major in the middle section then back to G. It's a good piece for students who are still working within 5-finger patterns.
Flip Flop Talk
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
This fun piece for young students alternates the right hand from a high C to a G position, with the left hand mostly in middle C position.
Forest Green
Piano Solo with Teacher's Part
Level: Late Elementary
The beautiful melody of this piece is taken from an English folk song. It is written in G Major 5-finger pattern for the level two student and can be played as a solo or with the teacher's part added.
Halloween Is Here!
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
The right hand in this piece begins in Middle C position, then ends in a high C position for the effect of the Witches' broom ride. The left hand remains in Middle C position throughout.
Hiding In My Treehouse
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
This fun piece for young students introduces the F Major scale. It begins in middle C position then moves out to F Major position as the right hand ascends.
Holly and the Ivy
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
Words are included in this carol so students can practice their accompanying skills with friends and family during the Christmas holidays.
How Great Thou Art (Simplified Arrangement)
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
This simplified arrangement of the well-known Swedish Folk Hymn is easily accessible for students on a level 2. It clearly marks out all hand positions and fingerings for easier reading on this level.
Ice Cream
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
Students on a level 1b-2a will enjoy this piece written in the G Major 5-finger hand position. It begins on the tonic triad, played broken then blocked -hands separate, and ends with it played hands together.
It's Your Birthday!
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
Using all 5 C's (middle,treble and bass, high and low), this piece is a good teaching tool for learning the different C positions. It's also a fun piece for the late elementary student to play.
Kite Flying
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
This flowing piece for young students begins in a C Major 5-finger pattern, then moves to a treble C pattern. The right hand plays a C Major arpeggio at the end, making the "kite" go higher and higher, up to the sky.
On a Pirate Ship
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
Written in the key of A minor, this piece has a mysterious nature to it. The motion of the 3/4 meter and the change to C Major in the mid-section gives it a feeling of adventure as well.
On Halloween Night
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
Written in a G minor 5-finger pattern, this Halloween piece is perfect for students who have learned this position in their lesson books.
Over the River and Through the Woods
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
This Traditional Thanksgiving Song has been simplified for late elementary students to enjoy. It is written in the key of C Major.
S'Vivon
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
This traditional Hanukkah song is arranged on a level 2-3 for students to play. Words are included so friends and family can sing along.
Stars
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
This piece with a quiet mood to it is written for the late elementary student. It begins in a high C position with the right hand and in middle C position with the left.
Thanksgiving Day
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
This holiday piece begins in Middle C position, then moves the left hand down to C position in the middle section. It's a fun, easy piece for late elementary students to learn for Thanksgiving.
The Lonely Scarecrow
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
This minor piece on an elementary level uses both staccato and legato touches alternately throughout.
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The Lucky Leprechaun
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
This piece for St. Patrick's Day is written in G Major hand position. The right hand moves to a treble C position briefly, and then back to G. It has a lively rhythm in 3/4 time.
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3 Halloween Pieces in 5-Finger Patterns
Piano Solo
Level: Late Elementary
These three Halloween pieces are for students who are playing in 5-finger patterns. They include C minor, D minor, and A minor hand positions.
The Magic Broomstick Ride
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The Skeleton Parade
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Watch Out For Flying Bats!