Randall Hartsell

A cheerful, charming piece with snappy rhythms and fun articulations, and with a few accidentals thrown in (on purpose). Key: F Major.

Hartsell's Midnight Owl imagines an enchanting bird who likes to swing dance in the middle of the night. The catchy melody takes place mostly in the bass clef, which may help strengthen a weak left ha...

Mid-Elementary Level Shark! The title screams! A dramatic solo for a young vivacious student. The frequent, repeated use of the minor 2nd may remind some of a certain famous shark movie, but there is...

There is a mystery in the moors, in the mist, in the early dusk... Expressive, enigmatic, and perfect for the young imaginative soul. Key: C Major.

Six expressive pieces composed to cultivate musicality. A student favorite!

11 piano solo arrangements with optional teacher accompaniments: Barcarolle (from Tales of Hoffman) (Offenbach) - Bridal Chorus (from Lohengrin) (Wagner) - Can-Can (from Orpheus in the Underworld) (Of...

Few compositions from the Classical Romantic repertoire are accessible and satisfying to elementary and early intermediate piano students. Students often become frustrated working on a repertoire piec...

More Romantic Impressions contains a wide variety of styles, moods, rhythms, keys, and key signatures, written in the tradition of the Romantic period of music history. Most of these compositions are...

The simple melody and mode of Egyptian Journey conjures up alluring images of the ancient, mysterious and beautiful land: a lazy swaying camel ride, gigantic pyramids in the distance, a lush oasis. Ar...

This simple, heartfelt piece is intended to convey a soft, perfect ending to a beautiful day. Long languid phrases and hand-over-hand patterns help to spur musicality.

Star Wonders has enough charm to seduce even the most slothful student and is a complete delight to play! Dreamy, arpeggiated seventh chords and cool harmonies infuse the piece and make it perfect for...

An expressive two-page piece with an alluring melody, long phrase lines, and delicate sighs. In G Major, with pedal throughout.

Quick and sprightly, Rowdy Run is also an excellent study in scalar passages. A great recital piece!

Fiery and exciting, Sea Tempest captures the turbulence and beauty of a storm at sea. Perfect for a pianist with dramatic flair! Key: E Minor.

Destined to be an instant favorite with students! A beautiful singing melody combined with patterns in both hands make Twilight Tapestry a joy to practice and perform.

Dramatic in feel and majestic in sound, Rhapsodie en rouge (Rhapsody in Red) is a definite crowd-pleaser. Key: D Minor.

Eagle's Flight soars in all the right places! Lots of opportunity for expression and interpretation of freedom. In 3/4 time but feels and moves effectively in one. Key: E Minor.

Students will enjoy playing the big, sweeping chords in Himalayan Grandeur, which strives to do justice to its title - and succeeds, inspiring images of strength and nobility. There is an appropriate...

A moving, beautiful piece, with a slight ethereal touch. Key: C Major.

Full of intriguing mystical harmonies and gentle lyrical phrases, this piece is a perfect depiction of mysterious paths in the moonlight. Easy patterns make it especially quick to learn. In 6/8 time.

Hartsell's Fantasia has fast, driving, exhilarating outer sections and a lyrical, sensitive middle. An excellent emotive piece!

Later Elementary Level Sunshine Spectacular is like a ray of sunshine: clean, crisp and traveling the speed of light! This fast, spirited piece shows off a newly learned F Major scale. In contrast, th...

This series of music is designed to capture each performer's sparkle, enthusiasm and creativity. The rich sonorities and colorful pedaling reflect the variety of sentiments the jewel titles portray. I...