Alfred Publishing

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...

This delightful sonatina cleverly weaves the familiar 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star' folk tune into the melody in the first and third movements. In three movements, the faster outer movements are writ...

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...

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.

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,...

With these nine intermediate- to late-intermediate-level solos, students can travel around the world with popular composer Martha Mier. This book is a musical tour guide to sites in Russia, Argentina,...

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...

Misty Morning is a nostalgic piece in 4/4 meter and C major that uses a simple, but engaging, melody to transport students to a tranquil landscape. The long, flowing lines of the A section contrast sh...

Four distinct movements depict the wonder of this state. The Blue Ridge Parkway uses octaves and rich chords to create a majestic piece that portrays the grandeur of the scenic drive. Appalachian Moun...

This shadowy piece in G minor includes hand position changes appropriate for an elementary level student. The melody begins in the left hand and moves to the right hand, accompanied by long, tied note...

An excellent study in shaping phrases, the lyrical right-hand melody consists of one- and two-measure motives. The left-hand accompaniment consists primarily of open fifths to support these motives. F...