Alfred Publishing

The catchy rhythm and lyrics of this solo will capture both the interest and the imagination of young piano students. Written in 4/4 meter and Middle C position, the melody is divided between the hand...

The solos in Romantic Sketches, Book 1, will delight pianists who favor the Romantic style. Playing with musical expression is an important skill used in making music and is much more than just playin...

Enter the world of the Andalusian horse through this solo that creates a Spanish sound with flair. The moderately fast 4/4 tempo combined with a rhythmic, staccato theme sets the stage for an exciting...

This graceful solo is written in 3/4 meter and the key of C major. It features a descending bass line in the left hand with an expressive melodic line in the right hand. Syncopated pedal is used, enha...

This gently flowing solo recreates the mist of a gentle waterfall. It takes the performer from the key of E minor in the opening to G major in the final measures of the piece. In between, the cascadin...

Martha Mier's The Bluegrass State visits three venerable Kentucky landmarks in three movements. The first stop is Land Between the Lakes, recreated in a peaceful musical setting with a lyrical melody...

Students will have no trouble conjuring up the feeling of a mystery with this solo written in C minor and 4/4 meter. Look for stealthy creeping in the left hand with an ascending quarter-note bass lin...

Take a trip down the Mississippi River with this engaging solo. It features swing rhythm and the irresistible jazz sound that students love. The right hand has a syncopated, chromatic melody line whil...

Martha Mier's Tennessee Treasures takes a musical journey to three different cities across the state of Tennessee. Written in three movements, it begins in Memphis. 'Down on Beale Street' is a slow, b...

These heartfelt arrangements are some of Martha Mier's favorite hymns. Their warm melodies and rich harmonies will bring hope, solace, and the nearness of God to listeners and performers alike. To ass...

Students will explore several different registers on the piano in this fast and energetic solo in 4/4 meter. Although written in the key of C major, as the computer 'talks,' the hands play in differen...

The sound of square dancing is suggested in this lively solo which will feature contrasting touch and phrasing challenges, wide dynamic range, and syncopated chord patterns.

Right-hand dexterity is reinforced with repeated sixteenth-note arpeggiated phrases in this intermediate piece by Martha Mier. It is in the key of F major with an allegro tempo marking and contains so...

A Latin, dance flavor runs throughout this happy, rhythmic C-major piece which will require legato, staccato, accent, and tenuto techniques, as well as melody-sharing between the hands.

The Indian pony is 'fast and spirited' in this exciting E-minor early intermediate level solo which features contrasts in staccato and legato sections, dynamics, and touch.

The elementary level pianist will enjoy helping the baby bird fly in this Middle-C position song. Long legato phrases, rests, and an exciting ending are featured, as the bird flies higher and higher o...

Both hands play the melody in this elementary piano solo in C major and 3/4 meter. A staccato triad after each phrase acts as a surprise element within the context of the words and music, a descriptio...

Stacattos and accents pepper this delightful late elementary piece about the question of what the little black cat will be doing on Halloween night. There will be high and low excursions of the hands,...

Carnival sounds echo throughout this gentle piece for the intermediate level pianist. This is an appropriate technical piece for the young pianist who will be playing with contrasting touches in each...

Gently running eighth-note left hand broken chord patterns lay under the pretty singing melodies that play above them in this reflective and colorful tone painting. Long, legato right hand phrases are...

There is a jazzy, 'soft shoe' dance feel to this C-minor song, complete with lyrics, for the intermediate level pianist. The melody has a 'swing' rhythm, and there are a variety of different touches,...

With these nine intermediate-level solos, students can travel around the world with popular composer Martha Mier. This book is a musical tour guide to sites in Japan, Egypt, Hawaii, France, Scotland,...

West Virginia: The Mountain State captures the spirit and beauty of this Appalachian state. The historic New River Gorge Bridge and its surrounding beauty are portrayed musically in the first movement...

The key of E minor, combined with a fast 4/4 meter, creates an energetic, dance-like piece. A variety of articulations are used, making this solo an excellent study in legato, staccato and accents. Wr...

Did you hear something? What's that lurking over there behind the bushes? Only the student knows as they perform this sly Late Elementary piece in D Minor - perfectly capturing the spooky unknown crea...