Margaret Goldston

The kitty's 'song' is heard throughout the melody of this jazzy, Middle-C position song for the elementary pianist.

Margaret Goldston loves to write sheet music solos, and it shows in this special collection. Seven of her most popular solos for early-elementary and elementary piano students are included in Book 1....

Six more solos are found in Book 2 of this series. Caribbean Surf, Kitten Kisses and Danza de la Senorita are just three of the six late-elementary to early-intermediate solos included. Students will...

There are ''sneaky'' footsteps all through this spooky C-minor solo that explores the high and low ends of the keyboard, with staccato against legato, accents, and nice extremes in dynamics.

A repeated, peaceful bell pattern carries this song smoothly forward, with overlapping pedal technique and many changes in dynamics to add interest and variety.

This song is written to be played with either the right or the left hand, alone. Developing strength and independence of each hand is a worthy goal for every pianist. 'Blue Mood' will assist the early...

Here, the elementary level student will be exercising his or her skills in dynamics, legato and staccato touch, phrasing, and rhythm in this 'middle C position' happy song, including playing legato in...

Staccato patterns, back and forth between the hands, along with contrasting legato phrases and changes in dynamics make this descriptive elementary level piece a lot of fun for the beginning piano stu...

Gentle, gliding triplet rhythms under long, graceful legato melodic phrases characterize this G-major tone painting for the intermediate pianist.

This charming solo by Margaret Goldston is written in C position with basic rhythm patterns using quarter, half and whole notes. The lyrics will help students keep the rhythm and tempo steady as they...

Margaret Goldston introduces us to her very own puppy named Mozart in this delightful solo. Her puppy truly does love to play the piano as we learn through the lyrics of this piece. Students play in M...

Intermediate students will enjoy the contrasting sections of this solo by Margaret Goldston. Written in A minor, it begins with a short introduction based on the dominant. The Andante section followin...

Beginning students will be thrilled to recreate the sound of the blues. Both hands in this Middle C position solo have accidentals typical of the blues style, with the melody moving from one hand to t...

When Margaret Goldston passed away in September, 2003, she left behind several pieces yet to be published. This tender solo is one of them. Inspired by an island vacation she took with her husband, it...

Her own puppy no doubt inspired Margaret Goldston's newest solo. Children will delight in the lyrics and her clever use of the melody from 'Are You Sleeping?' Both will help students learn and memoriz...

The frenzy of rush hour is depicted beautifully in this intermediate solo. Cars speed along, horns honk, and traffic comes to a screeching halt at the end. The toccata feel of this piece is created th...

An intermediate level pianist will enjoy performing the 'long crescendo' of this majestic musical procession which features a 'ground bass' left hand and melodic variations in the right hand that will...

The brave, little turtle depicted on the cover of this early elementary piano solo by Margaret Goldston promises protection to the beginner student. A simple, 2-bar theme outlines the C minor triad an...