Alfred Publishing

(recorded by Savage Garden) / arr. D. Coates

Master arranger Dan Coates adds his expert touch to this haunting melody originally recorded by Dido. Arranged for the intermediate pianist.

(words by Johnny Burke, music by Erroll Garner) / arr. D. Coates

The ultimate guitar intro to one of the most famous pieces from the 70s is now available for the early intermediate pianist. Led Zeppelin fans will enjoy being able to play one of their favorites at a...

Theme of the Olympic Games 1988

This Big Note piano arrangement by Dan Coates makes this timeless classic accessible to beginning pianists. Recorded by Bette Midler on the Beaches soundtrack, The Wind Beneath My Wings became her fir...

This easy piano arrangement by Dan Coates makes this timeless classic accessible to beginning pianists. Recorded by Bette Midler on the Beaches soundtrack, The Wind Beneath My Wings became her first #...

Recorded by Bette Midler on the Beaches soundtrack, The Wind Beneath My Wings became her first #1 hit in ten years and earned her a Grammy® Award in 1990. This selection from Dan Coates' Professio...

This solo brings to mind springtime in Paris. Using this image, students can effectively interpret the title through the music. The key of A major and 3/4 meter create a bright, lyrical waltz. Changes...

The Connecticut River sails back in time to historic sites along the state's most famous river. Board the 'Mystic Schooner' in the first movement for a fast and breezy trip to Mystic Seaport, a leadin...

Flowing, melodic lines and a simple bass line recreate the feeling of a beautiful spring day. Written in C major and 3/4 meter, this piece includes recurring eighth-note patterns, subtle dynamic contr...

Rhode Island: The Ocean State showcases this East Coast state in three appealing movements. 'Westerly Mist' is in E-flat major, with a middle section in E major. Copious accidentals, broken extended c...

The Bermuda Islands is a four-movement recital suite that explores the mystery and beauty of exotic Bermuda. 'Landfall 32 North 64 West,' the bright and breezy first movement, paints a picture of spot...

Long live the conquistadors! The adventure, excitement, and romance of this historic time are once again brought to life with a pulsing Latin undercurrent that never stops. The Coda gives the listener...

Each of the 12 days brings a snippet from a different holiday tune in this fun arrangement that uses the easy keys of G and D. As the days are added, it becomes a fun-filled challenge. Surprise comes...

One of several popular dances from time of the French Renaissance, 'jouissance' refers to a dance in which the feet stay on the floor, as opposed to one with leaps or lifts. This setting by Deborah Ba...

A gentle 6/8 piece with simple, consistent use of pedal to add color and hand cross-overs that make the piece sound impressive for a student's first-year recital. (Frances Clark Level 1)

by Lynn Freeman Olson

A slow, 6/8 melody in A minor focuses on the use of right hand thirds. The simple left hand harmony uses open fifths and thirds. The left hand then gets to play the melody for 8 measures while the rig...

Part of the Treasury of Sheet Music selected and edited by FRANCES CLARK.

by Lynn Freeman Olson

Lynn Freeman Olson has brought together an appealing, smoky blues style and a polyphonic framework in what will be a favorite performance piece for the intermediate level pianist. Phrasing, shifting r...

Alfred Level 1A. A ''lively'' celebration for the elementary level pianist in C-minor (C Position) with dynamic contrasts, legato and staccato touch, phrasing from one hand to another, and the need to...

This is a perfect recital piece for the early beginner who has learned about C and G hand positions. The right hand is required to move several times, but the left hand remains in basic C position, wi...

Alfred Level 1B. For the elementary level student, this bouncy hoedown is in New G Position and features varied phrasing and touch as well as dancing rhythms and nice dynamic swings.