Lynn Freeman Olson: Leichte Noten

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.

Set in 6/8 time, this solo for the late elementary pianist features varied rhythms, hand-over-hand patterns, accents and wide swings in dynamics, all with a decided Italian flavor.

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...

There is a nice Latin flavor, played at a 'bright and happy' tempo, in this enjoyable C Major song in rondo form. The pianist will play triads in 1st inversion, both in the melody and in the accompani...

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...

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...

This patriotic George M. Cohan favorite opens and closes with fanfares in both hands, with the body of the song well-arranged for the later elementary level pianist. The addition of well-placed rests,...

Set in waltz time, in C Major, and using the basic hand positions learned during the first year of piano study, this song will make a nice performance piece, showing off many basic technical skills. T...

A colorful pentatonic style will make this piece a performance stand-out for the elementary level pianist. There are contrasts in staccato and legato, soft and loud, pedaling, and a generous use of th...

Written in the key of C major and in 4/4 time, the fast paced 8th notes of the A section contrast with the staccato quarter notes in the B section. The right hand features different hand positions in...

There is a mysterious, Far-Eastern flavor to this song, played entirely in open harmonic fifths, in C Major and A minor keys, with overlapping pedal throughout. There are basic quarter, half, and whol...

Find a partner and play the Christmas music that everyone loves. These fun and simple Christmas duets are enjoyable for both players since the melody moves from one part to another.

Five finger melodies for the beginning student. Includes duet parts for a slightly more advanced student.

This attractive book contains a simple re-telling of the scriptural nativity story in a musical setting for young keyboard players, their families and their friends. There are written parts for keyboa...

A year of daily exercises for arms, hands and fingers.