Leichte Noten von Willis Music

Now available as a book and CD edition. Pre-practice technical exercises for the Piano. The purpose of this book is to help develop strong hands and flexible fingers. The idea is to learn two or t...

An easy, charming solo that students will love! The great lyrics showcase cute caterpillars who chomp, chew, dine, climb and sleep before turning into beautiful butterflies. Key: C Major, with acciden...

Expressive and exciting, Through the Storm will take the performer and listener into the heart of an imaginative windstorm. A perfect recital piece for all seasons! Key: A Minor.

Later Elementary Level Lyrical and dreamy, Morning Serenade will charm both listener and performer. The simple, repeated phrases fit small hands perfectly, yet also utilize a wide range of the keyboar...

A graceful piece with a sweet, nostalgic melody perfect for a moody October day. May be very helpful in drawing out more expressive playing. Key: A Minor/C Major.

Mid-Elementary Level Ladybugs have sunny and cheerful mornings, as reflected in this charming piece with movable pentascales by Randall Hartsell. Key: G Major.

Soothing and meditative, this gentle piece is based on open fifths. Students will enjoy using the pedal for long stretches, and will explore and learn to create fluid water sounds. Uses a wide range o...

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...

A dreamy piece with an impressionist bent, perfect for the young, imaginative performer. Requires precise pedaling. Key: G Major.

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...

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

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.

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...

Arrangements of traditional hymns designed to interest the younger piano student.

Description: Southpaw Swing is a late elementary solo, very frisky in its mood! Purpose: To work the LH with easy, repeated rhythmic patterns and to have fun. Suggestions for Instruction: I would firs...

Hayride Hoedown will immediately induce foot-tapping (or dancing)! A jaunty jig featuring open fifths in the bass and a fresh melody in the right. Key: G Major.