Lynn Freeman Olson

This is a perfect recital piece for the early beginner who has learned about C and G hand positions. The right hand is required to move several times, but the left hand remains in basic C position, wi...

This two-page late elementary piano solo by Lynn Freeman Olson is a lively excursion in the key of C. Contrasts between legato and staccato passages are featured.

Parallel melodic lines calmly flow throughout this early intermediate piano solo, suggesting an Asian garden scene. This piece is quiet and meditative up to the ending accelerando scale passage.

Key of G with many repeated patterns including left hands fifths and stepwise eighth note melodic patterns. Perfect for students who are just beginning Alfred's Basic Piano Level 3.

The left hand will be featuring the haunting melodic line in most of this D minor, 4/4, andante composition. During the playing of the main theme, the right hand plays quietly in block chords, but the...

This elementary piano solo in G minor correlates with Level 1B of Alfred's Basic Piano Libraryand is a National Federation selection, 2011-2013.

This book fills the need for students at the earliest level, providing solos to play for fun.

There is a 'vertical' feel to this piece, which depicts large trees through the generous use of block chords played in sequence, and low open fifths in the left hand. There will be a lot of dynamic va...

The feel is 'impressionistic' in this C Major tone-painting which will give the artist great opportunity for dynamic expression and tempo rubato. There are also featured a wide use of the higher and l...

Here are new original sonatinas that progress in difficulty. Each sonatina projects a unique style and offers an outstanding opportunity for early analysis of form and practice steps.

Fanfares abound in the accented triads of both hands as the intermediate pianist celebrates the 'Olympic Ceremony.' Among other technical skills, this exciting piece will feature articulation, pedalin...

As a soothing legato study in broken chords, played hand-over-hand, and utilizing most of the keyboard, this composition will paint a musical picture of gently floating clouds. There will be the use o...

The elementary level pianist will be 'galloping like the wind' in this descriptive C-minor piece, written mostly in the bass clef, and featuring contrary motion, marcato and legato sections, and depic...

The student is challenged to play at a 'very lively' tempo, and this piece is written in such a way that even younger students will be able to do it. Written in A minor, and using hand positioning tha...

Another delightful collection of sonatinas designed to introduce the sonatina form to early-intermediate level students.

Gentle arm crossings and easy pedal make this quiet, lovely picture an easy one for students to paint the keyboard. All will enjoy the smooth harmonies and flowing sounds.

Written in E minor, this song paints a musical landscape of native drums and flutes, and a gently flowing river. The pianist is given interesting rhythms, both in the left hand 'drum' pattern, as well...

Here is a beautiful, contemporary, Debussy-esque tone painting with great opportunities for creative expression from the artist, played 'Con moto e poco rubato', with shifting meters, whole-tone seque...

Late elementary piano students will love the lively folk-dance rhythms in this piece by Lynn Freeman Olson. The left-hand plays a staccato accompaniment to the right-hand melody in A minor. This is in...

For stretching your student's note reading skills in a technically 'friendly' recital piece, you'll like this quiet night song, set in C Major, 4/4 time, and using a wider-than-usual amount of the key...

Early intermediate students will be challenged by this piece in the Romantic style in D-flat major. The left-hand sets the contemplative mood with a repeated accompaniment pattern. A middle bridge sec...

Set in 4/4 time, in a minor, modal setting, and played in a quick, vivace tempo, this dramatic piece combines many touches, accents, and bold dynamics throughout. Most of the keyboard is utilized, the...

Presto con fuoco' makes this A minor showpiece a nice challenge for the intermediate artist, but it is very playable, as most of the sixteenth note passages lie under the fingers without major movemen...

This early elementary piano solo flows smoothly in 3/4 meter with an ascending quarter-note line. The student will be challenged by the frequent clef changes in the left hand. A National Federation se...

Rio Toccata is an exciting, contemporary style, 8-page solo, designated to be played in a 'Driving and bright' manner, and featuring shifting accents, varied touches, extremes of loud and soft dynamic...