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It’s A Date

It's A Date is a beginner level piano/keyboard piece based on a 12 bar blues. As a beginner score the letter names of the notes appear in the note hea Read More...

It's A Date is a beginner level piano/keyboard piece based on a 12 bar blues. As a beginner score the letter names of the notes appear in the note heads and suggested fingering is in place. The tempo of the playback on the video score is 84 half note or minim beats to the minute.Players need to take notice of the accent signs marked in the score and keep their hands as light as possible. Playing a blues structured piece of music does encourage fluent playing and the development of musical memory. The 12 bar blues forms the basis of much popular music of the 20th century. Close

Off To California arr. piano solo in G (Two Part + Letter Names)

The hornpipe is found in the folk music of England, Scotland and Ireland and has a traditional association with sailors in that dancing was used on lo Read More...

The hornpipe is found in the folk music of England, Scotland and Ireland and has a traditional association with sailors in that dancing was used on long sea journeys to keep them fit. Hornpipes are usually associated with other hornpipes in a performance context in what is described as a dance set. Most folk music is played from memory and both memory and ensemble playing should be encouraged. The realisation of this two part version with letter names in the note heads plays at 132 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute and the hornpipe is in AB (Binary) form. The music needs to be played with a triplet feel as demonstrated in the realisation. The repeats are not played in the realisation and there is no ornamentation of the melodic line in this version which has vamped chords to accompany the melody. Folk music scores are generally presented with minimal score detail although this score has both letter names of the notes in the notepad and suggested finger to encourage the beginner player to make rapid progress. Understand that the playing of ornaments whilst relevant in repetitive music of this kind requires a special study and is governed by the instrument being played, the music tradition being represented and sometimes geography/locality. A study of ornamentation in folk music the music editor suggests is not for the faint hearted! There are also examples of hornpipes in baroque music including Handel’s Water Music. Close

Twinkle Twinkle arr. two guitars

A very familiar melody used to introduce some of the elements of classical music performance in melody and accompaniment playing. This beginner arrang Read More...

A very familiar melody used to introduce some of the elements of classical music performance in melody and accompaniment playing. This beginner arrangement has both chord diagrams and TAB whilst the letter names of the notes also appear in the noteheads of the melody. This resource is intended to be used in group teaching situations. Close

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star arr. piano/keyboard

A very familiar melody used to introduce some of the elements of classical performance style in melody and accompaniment playing. This beginner arrang Read More...

A very familiar melody used to introduce some of the elements of classical performance style in melody and accompaniment playing. This beginner arrangement has a graphic showing the layout of a keyboard and easy to ready representations of the chords to be played. Fingering is clearly specified for playing the melody and the letter names of the notes appear in the noteheads. This resource is intended to be used in group teaching situations. Close

Für Elise

A very familiar piano piece familiarly known as Für Elise and sometimes described as Bagatelle in A minor WoO 59 although it is actually in rondo fo Read More...

A very familiar piano piece familiarly known as Für Elise and sometimes described as Bagatelle in A minor WoO 59 although it is actually in rondo form. This is a shortened version including just the first section of the work. The sustaining pedal should be used sparingly. The realisation lacks flexibility and the give and take needed for a convincing performance. Interestingly it is a piece that was not published until 40 years after the composer's death. As a familiar piece with some sections invitingly straightforward to play it is a piece that is frequently played badly! Counting the beats to the bar particularly in the tricky octave sections is essential if the timing is to be accurate. This is given a beginner level format but clearly at improver level in standard. Close

Rondo Alla turca

This is shortened version of Mozart's Alla turca arranged for beginner keyboard and having the letter names of the notes in the noteheads and specifi Read More...

This is shortened version of Mozart's Alla turca arranged for beginner keyboard and having the letter names of the notes in the noteheads and specified fingering. It is intended as a transition piece intended to help keyboard and piano players to progress quickly from beginner to improver level. It should be an easy piece to learn in that it one of the the most immediately recognisable and popular pieces of music in the repetoire. Understand that this is an improver level arrangement. Close

Rondo from Sonatina in G V2 arr. piano/keyboard

This is an attractive piece which has in the recent past been used as the basis for a pop tune. In this arrangement of the first section of the piece Read More...

This is an attractive piece which has in the recent past been used as the basis for a pop tune. In this arrangement of the first section of the piece for piano/keyboard the melody is played by the right hand whilst the left hand plays some broken chords. Fingering is clearly marked in the score and a tempo of 100 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute and as a beginner score the letter names of the notes can be seen in the noteheads. The rondo was composed by Clementi, known in his own time as a teacher, composer, performer and even as a manufacturer of pianos spending most of his adult life living in England. His Opus 36 Sonatinas are a rich source of music for piano players. A rondo is a piece with a recurring theme although only the A or first section is featured in this beginner arrangement. Close

Rondo from Sonatina in G arr. piano/keyboard

This is an attractive piece which has in the recent past been used as the basis for a pop tune. In this arrangement of the first section of the piece Read More...

This is an attractive piece which has in the recent past been used as the basis for a pop tune. In this arrangement of the first section of the piece for piano/keyboard the melody is played by the right hand whilst the left hand plays some simple chord shapes. Fingering is clearly marked in the score and a tempo of 100 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute and as a beginner score the letter names of the notes can be seen in the noteheads. The rondo was composed by Clementi, known in his own time as a teacher, composer, performer and even as a manufacturer of pianos spending most of his adult life living in England. His Opus 36 Sonatinas are a rich source of music for piano players. A rondo is a piece with a recurring theme although only the A or first section is featured in this beginner arrangement. Close

Rondo from Sonatina in G arr. two acoustic guitars

This is a very attractive piece which has in the recent past been used as the basis for a pop tune. This is an arrangement of the first section of the Read More...

This is a very attractive piece which has in the recent past been used as the basis for a pop tune. This is an arrangement of the first section of the piece for two acoustic guitars - one guitar plays the melody whilst the other strums the chord on the main beats of the bar. The melody line is written in staff notation and TAB whilst there are chord diagrams/symbols in place to assist the second player. The rondo was composed by Clementi, known in his own time as a teacher, composer, performer and even as a manufacturer of pianos spending most of his adult life living in England. His Opus 36 Sonatinas are a rich source of music for beginner players although originally composed for the piano. A rondo is a piece with a recurring theme although only the A or first section is featured in this beginner arrangement. Close

Romanze beginner piano version

A cut down version of a movement taken from one of Beethoven's Sonatina's for piano intended for the beginner player. A tempo of 66 dotted quarter be Read More...

A cut down version of a movement taken from one of Beethoven's Sonatina's for piano intended for the beginner player. A tempo of 66 dotted quarter beats to the minute is recommended for this charming piece in 6/8 time. As a beginner piece the letter names of the notes have been placed in the noteheads. Performance detail also has been added to the score and fingering is clearly specified. Close

Serenade arr. piano/keyboard

This is a two part cut down arrangement for the beginner player of this familiar piece from the string quartet repertoire. The music possesses class Read More...

This is a two part cut down arrangement for the beginner player of this familiar piece from the string quartet repertoire. The music possesses classical beauty and is sustained in its quality. Whilst attributed to Haydn it is now known to have been composed by Roman Hoffstetter. Whilst, the music in the movement does sound easy to play there are nevertheless challenges in playing music of this era well and musically. In performance, the articulation of the notes needs to be consistent - the melody is to be played legato and the accompaniment staccato or at least in a detached manner. A tempo of 100 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the bar is suggested. As a beginner score the letter names of the notes appears in the notehead. Close

Theme & Variations arr. piano/keyboard

This is an adapted and arranged version of Beethoven's Theme and Variations on a Swiss Air WoO 64 introducing players to the elements of Classical sty Read More...

This is an adapted and arranged version of Beethoven's Theme and Variations on a Swiss Air WoO 64 introducing players to the elements of Classical style and more particularly to the composer's style. The simple theme needs to be clearly articulated and played with a detached but not staccato keyboard touch. The WoO is short for Work without Opus Number and there are many jewels found in this category of work by Beethoven. As a Beginner level piece the letter names of the notes are written in the noteheads. Close

The Good Times Rag arr. piano or keyboard

A harder and longer version of this beginner piece to introduce piano and keyboard players to the musical elements that feature in ragtime music. In t Read More...

A harder and longer version of this beginner piece to introduce piano and keyboard players to the musical elements that feature in ragtime music. In this version a simple accompaniment based on chords is introduced in the second play through of the melody. A tempo of 110 quarter notes (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested whilst the letter names of the notes are written in the note head. Fingering is clearly specified. Close

The Good Time\'s Rag arr. pitched percussion

A two part beginner piece intended to introduce pitched percussion instrument players to ragtime music. Whilst the realisation features marimba this p Read More...

A two part beginner piece intended to introduce pitched percussion instrument players to ragtime music. Whilst the realisation features marimba this piece could quite easily be played on other pitched percussion instruments such as the xylophone & glockenspiel. A tempo of 110 quarter notes (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested and to assist beginner players the letter names of the notes are written in the noteheads. Close

The Good Time\'s Rag arr. descant & tenor recorders

A two part beginner piece intended to introduce descant and tenor recorder players to ragtime music. To assist beginner players the letter names of th Read More...

A two part beginner piece intended to introduce descant and tenor recorder players to ragtime music. To assist beginner players the letter names of the noteheads are written in the noteheads and there are chord symbols notated on the score so that a guitar or similar chord instrument can be added to the ensemble. A tempo of 110 quarter notes (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested. Close

The Good Times Rag arr. piano or keyboard

A two part beginner piece to introduce piano and keyboard players to the musical elements that feature in ragtime music namely syncopated rhythms and Read More...

A two part beginner piece to introduce piano and keyboard players to the musical elements that feature in ragtime music namely syncopated rhythms and clearly articulated chord based melody shapes. A tempo of 110 quarter notes (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested. There is a keyboard graphic to support beginner players whilst the letter names of the notes are written in the noteheads. Fingering is also clearly specified. Close

The Good Time\'s Rag arr. flute & bassoon

A two part beginner piece to introduce instrument players to the musical elements that feature in ragtime music namely syncopated rhythms and clearly Read More...

A two part beginner piece to introduce instrument players to the musical elements that feature in ragtime music namely syncopated rhythms and clearly articulated melody shapes typically based on chords. A tempo of 110 quarter notes (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested. Close

Wilson’s Rag arr. pitched percussion

This is easy to play two part ragtime piece exploring the waltz rhythm. A tempo of 100-110 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested. Read More...

This is easy to play two part ragtime piece exploring the waltz rhythm. A tempo of 100-110 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested. As a beginner score the letter names of the notes are written inside the extra large noteheads. In this arrangement for pitched percussion several instruments could be utilised including glockenspiel, metallaphone and xylophone.The realisation features the sounds of the marimba. Close

Wilson’s Rag arr. keyboard/piano

This is easy to play two part ragtime piece exploring the waltz rhythm. A tempo of 100-110 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested. A Read More...

This is easy to play two part ragtime piece exploring the waltz rhythm. A tempo of 100-110 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested. As a beginner score the letter names of the notes are written inside the extra large noteheads and there is recommended fingering. Close

Twinkle, Twinkle arr. for trumpet in Bb & trombone

A familiar melody used to introduce some of the stylistic elements associated with the playing of classical music.

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star arr. oboe & bassoon

A familiar melody used to introduce some of the elements of classical performance style in a two part context. This arrangement is for oboe and bassoo Read More...

A familiar melody used to introduce some of the elements of classical performance style in a two part context. This arrangement is for oboe and bassoon will help players understand about legato playing and phrasing and to assist players the letter names of the notes appear in the noteheads. Close

Twinkle, Twinkle arr for B Flat clarinet & bassoon

A familiar melody used to introduce some of the elements of classical performance style in a two part context. This arrangement is for Bb clarinet and Read More...

A familiar melody used to introduce some of the elements of classical performance style in a two part context. This arrangement is for Bb clarinet and bassoon will help players understand about legato playing and phrasing and to assistthe letter names of the notes appear in the noteheads. Close

Twinkle, Twinkle arr. descant & tenor recorder

A familiar melody used to introduce some of the stylistic elements of playing classical music in a two part context. This arrangement is for decant a Read More...

A familiar melody used to introduce some of the stylistic elements of playing classical music in a two part context. This arrangement is for decant and treble recorder. Close

Minuet in G minor BWV App. 115 solo keyboard

A haunting piece in the key of G minor often associated and played with the Minuet in G BWV App 114. This version has the letter names of the notes in Read More...

A haunting piece in the key of G minor often associated and played with the Minuet in G BWV App 114. This version has the letter names of the notes in the noteheads and the right hand and left hand fingering clearly specified. Close

Minuet in G BWV App.114 arr for guitar

A melody and chord arrangement of this familiar melody which could quite easily be played as a duet. Arranged for the beginner this resource has lette Read More...

A melody and chord arrangement of this familiar melody which could quite easily be played as a duet. Arranged for the beginner this resource has letter names of notes written in the note heads and a guitar chord chart to support the melody. Close

Minuet in G BWV App.114 keyboard or piano

An excellent and appealing melody to play which will help develop essential and secure keyboard technique. Arranged for the beginner this resource has Read More...

An excellent and appealing melody to play which will help develop essential and secure keyboard technique. Arranged for the beginner this resource has a keyboard graphic to help the player learn about the layout of the keyboard with letter names of notes written above the noteheads to help players to learn the note positions on the treble stave Close

Minuet in G App. 114 keyboard or piano

An excellent and appealing melody to play which will help develop essential and secure keyboard technique. Arranged for the beginner this resource has Read More...

An excellent and appealing melody to play which will help develop essential and secure keyboard technique. Arranged for the beginner this resource has graphics to help the player with letter names of notes written in the notepad together with instructions to assist the player. Close

Minuet in G BWV App114

J.S. Bach's most familiar melody in an arrangement which has the note letter names in the note heads and some helpful graphics and information.