Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1164828 By Judy Garland. By E.Y. Yip Harburg and Harold Arlen. Arranged by Thomas Gunther. Film/TV,Jazz,Standards. Score. 3 pages. Thomas Gunther Music Productions #765152. Published by Thomas Gunther Music Productions (A0.1164828). This is my (Thomas Gunther’s) Solo Piano Arrangement of Over The Rainbow. (Also see PopJazzKeys.com/Over-The-Rainbow).I believe the arrangement is suited for intermediate to advanced players. There are different technically demanding elements to it, from polyphony (which require great finger independence), to the techniques associated with the Romantic period (like the ability to work the sustain pedal, arpeggios, and playing thick chords). The video below shows me performing it (with close-up of hands and sheet music), followed by important practice tips!) WHO IS IT FOR?I think classical and jazz pianists will both love it for different reasons. Classical musicians might like to play something more contemporary with a jazzy touch. And jazz musicians might like to studying it for inspiration, or to improve their sight reading and technical skills, or simply because they love it.ABOUT THE SONG Over The Rainbow is one of my favorite classic jazz standards. Most of you might know it from the classic movie The Wizard Of Oz, for which it was actually composed (and sung by Judy Garland).I love everything about this song, it’s melody (which is so cleverly based on a descending diatonic stepwise motion during the [A] section), the harmony, and of course the lyrics that inspire us to believe there might actually be more to life than what we are experiencing day in and day out, well worth dreaming about and searching for.ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF LYRICSTo me it is important to study the lyrics of a song before I start arranging it. The lyrics guide me in my search for how I want the arrangement to impact the listener emotionally. 

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1373611 Composed by Adoniram J. Gordon, Frederick H. Lehman, Traditional, and William B. Bradbury. Arranged by Amanda Tero. Christian,Holiday,Religious,Sacred,Traditional. Score. 29 pages. Amanda Tero #957915. Published by Amanda Tero (A0.1373611). Do you need Valentine's Hymns for church services in February? These 5 hymns cover God's love to us, Jesus's love to us, and our love to Him.Written in the key of C, these 5 early intermediate piano solos have simple patterns that are easy for the intermediate pianist to sightread.These early intermediate hymn solos are equivalent to most Level 2 and 3 curricula.Ideal for church services (especially in February), Valentine’s banquets, conferences, recitals, and more!Arranged to be simple yet tasteful in style.Here is all the information you’ll need to decide if this collection of early intermediate sheet music is the level you’re looking for:·         All in the Key of C (What Wondrous Love is This? is in A Dorian—no accidentals in key signature)·         No key changes·         Basic format: intro, verse/chorus, interlude, verse/chorus, ending·         2 verses each·         Single-note melody in the right hand (brief LH melody in The Love of God)·         Mostly broken 5ths and triads in the left hand·         Repetitive patterns for easy learning·         Similar chords between verses·         Note reading up to 2 ledger lines·         Rhythm not faster than eighth notes·         Just 1 page turn each (exception: Oh, How I Love Jesus has 2) Jesus Loves Me is an old favorite, often seen as a “children’s song.� However, the words to this hymn of love are just as important for adults as for children. While a simple arrangement, this is not a childish sounding arrangement.·         Features an “echo� melody written 8va·         Left hand in treble clef for portions·         Ends with hand crossing My Jesus, I Love Thee begins unexpectedly with colorful chords that finally release tension into a calm first verse. There are slight jazz textures in this arrangement but also classical elements with scales and Alberti bass.·         Rich chord textures (just a hint of jazz/dissonance)·         Accidentals·         Right hand scales (ascending & descending) Oh, How I Love Jesus is a cheerful arrangement with just a hint of cinematic-style melodies. The chords are very similar between verse 1 and 2 in this arrangement, making it especially easy for the pianist to learn.·         6/8 meter·         Cinematic elements·         Chords repeat: open 5ths and 6ths or filled in triads/chords The Love of God starts with left hand melody, making this different from all the other arrangements. The goal is for this to be a seamless melody transition between the hands while the non-melody hand supports at a slightly lower volume.·         Left hand melody for part·         Right hand chords for part·         Left hand repeats in different octaves for broader sound What Wondrous Love is This? is a haunting conclusion to the collection. It is predominantly arranged with open 5ths in the left hand and repeating patterns in the right hand. It ends with slow, four-note chords that are very hymn-like.·         A Dorian mode·         Very easy left hand (repeating open 5ths)·         Sounds harder than it really is.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1325497 By Nat Cole With N. Riddle Orch. By Mel Torme and Robert Wells. Arranged by Thomas Gunther. Christmas,Holiday,Jazz. Score. 4 pages. Thomas Gunther Music Productions #913724. Published by Thomas Gunther Music Productions (A0.1325497). Solo Piano Arrangement By Thomas GuntherThe Christmas Song is maybe the most popular Christmas Song in the USA. Some know it as Chestnuts Roasted On An Open Fire or Merry Christmas to You. The melody is absolutely beautiful, and the chord changes super interesting. I especially like Nat King Cole's version, which is in Db major. To make it easier for intermediate piano players I wrote my piano solo arrangement in C major instead. It is still challenging  enough.The sheet music will be available for purchase at 2pm Chicago time on Nov 27.About The ArrangementThe arrangement is written in jazz ballade style. It doesn't swing. I includes a fun double time improvisation section though which I made up on the spot during the second B section when I recorded the song. It is in latin style. The arrangement can be performed with or without improvisation. Should you be a jazz pianist you could use the included chord symbols to make up your own improvisation.About The Sheet MusicThe sheet music is the exact transcription of my recording, including the improvisation part. (You can listen to it and see me perform in the video below.)The sheet music contains jazz chord symbols and plentiful of articulations as well as some dynamic markings. How This Arrangement Came AboutMay arrangement is heavily based on the Nat King Cole version. I love the ballade feel and the beautiful chord substitutions he uses in the orchestration. First I simply played along with his version in Db major. This helped me to figure out the harmony. Next I start thinking about the accompaniment. Now it is time to practice it. Once I have the arrangement figured out I start recording it a few times, listen to each version, iron out the edges. Now it is time to record the entire thing. Recommendations For Learning The SongI recommend that you first listen to my performance while reading along in the sheet music. I always think about fingering and sustain pedal use at the same time when learning a song. Smart use of the sustain pedal can really make it much easier to play.Is This Arrangement For You?This solo piano arrangement is for every pianist who loves The Christmas Song. It doesn't matter would kind of pianist you are. The arrangement is certainly for intermediate pianists and up. It is also beneficial when you don't have very small hands. Some chords in the left hand require a hand span of a 10th. However, there are ways to get around that by simply rolling the notes with the help of the sustain pedal.

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.881353 Composed by Frederic Chopin. Arranged by Dina Pruzhansky. Children,Instructional,Romantic Period. Score. 19 pages. Chopin Project #58801. Published by Chopin Project (A0.881353). Back to School 2015 I Can Play Chopin is a wonderful compilation of TEN ARRANGEMENTS of well-known Chopin masterpieces for Late beginner progressing through Early Intermediate and then to Late Intermediate levels. Arranged by composer, pianist and educator, Dina Pruzhansky, this collection of easy, fun, and high-quality arrangements provides the perfect introduction to the best of Chopin's music. Why? According to Chopin Project Founder and Publisher, Frederick Slutsky, I Can Play Chopin gives students something they've never before been able to experience -- early access to Chopin's works allowing them to develop greater familiarity with his music as they work toward playing the originals. Depending on their level of accomplishment, our resources include appropriate cues and comprehensive pedaling notation as well as optional arpeggiatos for smaller hands. I Can Play Chopin makes even the most complex etudes approachable for less experienced players with their style and brevity. As an example, Etude Opus 10, No. 3 has been rendered as a lovely duet for Late Beginner (Primo), and Intermediate (Secondo). Begin your journey with the inspiration of Chopin, and revel in masterful works from the start! The incremental progression from Late Beginner and Early Intermediate will encourage numerous years of enjoyment by all ages. Features: Easy to play, accessible and sensitive arrangements of well-known Chopin masterpieces; Arranged by a pianist, composer and teacher; Gradual progression in difficulty; User-friendly, Easy to read layout; Introductory note about each genre; Glossary of terminology. Contact us at: Email: chopinproject@gmail.com Chopin Project Website: www.chopinproject.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/chopinproject Twitter: @chopinproject.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.785679 Composed by L V Beethoven. Arranged by Grant Horsley. Classical,Instructional,Standards,Wedding. Score. 6 pages. Grant Horsley #5200701. Published by Grant Horsley (A0.785679). Pathetique Sonata (slow mvt) by Beethoven- Simplified versionThis version is with the pianist who doesn't feel quite ready for the full version and would love to play this gorgeous movement. I have arranged it in several ways to make it simpler without changing too much.It has been put into 4/4 instead of 2/4 time to be more user friendly. Also there is nothing greater than an octave in either hand. Inside parts (where appropriate) have been divided between the hands so there are no uncomfortable stretches. All ornaments have been written out in full for the purpose of the arrangement, and the big chords in the middle section have been minimised but keep the power required. The audio is my own recording of the piece.I have listed it as top end Intermediate, (grade 5-6) could manage it.The whole score is on the youtube link to assess suitability- set at intermediate level. It is 4 mins 30 in length.

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.968685 Composed by Traditional English Carol. Arranged by Arranged by Bruce E Mangum. Christmas,Concert,Sacred. Score. 5 pages. Mangum Opus Music #4777851. Published by Mangum Opus Music (A0.968685). In this arrangement of this beloved carol, I tried to capture the stillness of what I imagined that first Christmas night felt like.  While the pedal is held down for the entire first section, the left hand plays occasional quarter notes that give the impression of pinpoints of stars. The melody is then passed between the hands, which means it needs to be heard clearly (but not too loudly) As the arrangement continues to grow into fullness, difficulty, and glory, it comes back the calm of the beginning and ends in a ethereal repose. .

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1248632 By Herb Alpert. By Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Arranged by Timothy Stapay. Broadway,Film/TV,Jazz,Musical/Show,Singer/Songwriter,Standards. Score. 3 pages. Timothy Stapay #843127. Published by Timothy Stapay (A0.1248632). This is an arrangement of This Guys In Love With You for intermediate piano solo.This Guy's in Love with You is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and recorded by Herb Alpert. Although known primarily for his trumpet playing as the leader of the Tijuana Brass, Alpert sang lead vocals on this solo recording, arranged by Bacharach. An earlier recording of the song was by British singer Danny Williams titled That Guy's in Love, which appears on his 1968 self-titled album.As documented in an A&E Biography episode featuring Bacharach, the recording originated when Alpert, while visiting at Bacharach's office, asked, Say, Burt, do you happen to have any old compositions lying around that you and Hal never recorded; maybe one I might be able to use? Alpert said he made it his practice to ask songwriters that particular question: often a lost pearl was revealed. As it happened, Bacharach recalled one, found the lyrics and score sheet in his office filing cabinet, and offered it to Alpert: Here, Herb ... you might like this one.Lyrics:You see this guyThis guy's in love with youYes, I'm in loveWho looks at you the way I doWhen you smile I can tellWe know each other very wellHow can I show youI'm glad I got to know you, 'causeI've heard some talkThey say you think I'm fineYeah, I'm in loveAnd what I'd do to make you mineTell me now, is it so?Don't let me be the last to knowMy hands are shakingDon't let my heart keep breaking, 'causeI need your loveI want your loveSay you're in loveIn love with this guyIf not, I'll just dieTell me now, is it so?Don't let me be the last to knowMy hands are shakingDon't let my heart keep breaking, 'cause I need your loveI want your loveSay you're in loveIn love with this guyIf not, I'll just die.

Easy Piano Arrangements Here are 60 familiar hymns, carols and spirituals all keenly crafted into moderately easy settings which you will find to be fresh and full of interest. Most pianist will have no problem mastering them, and many can be sight-read by the more accomplished. The wide selection of titles affords ample options for preludes, offertories and special occasions throughout the year. A useful subject index offers easy referencing. The average length of each solo is 2:30

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1172232 By Sarah Bonsignore. By Sarah Bonsignore. Arranged by Sarah Bonsignore. 19th Century,20th Century,Classical,Contemporary,Romantic Period. Score. 11 pages. Sarah Bonsignore #772456. Published by Sarah Bonsignore (A0.1172232). Here is a brand new piece in five parts that has been haunting me for two days. It came to me at 3am yesterday and I went into my studio to notate it. It's a dreamy, soothing and sometimes soaring piece that reminded me of the octopus from the amazing documentary My Octopus Teacher. Part 1 is possibly more beginner intermediate, and I think some of the parts can be played as individual solos. I've included a link to the youtube demo on the score with an above hands view and a light up keyboard so that students can follow the score and listen.My husband and children loved this piece when they heard it, so I'm excited to have it published for others to learn and play. Part 3 was an idea from a piece I improvized in the Tottenham Court tube station a few years ago (yes, there was a piano in the tube station, and there should be a piano in every tube station as far as I'm concerned :) The theme I played that day never left me and it seemed to fit here. I wrote an expanded version of part 3 called Flight in D major that I hope to include on my website singplaystudios.com and here in a few weeks, so if you like part 3, I hope you'll check that piece out too. I plan to include this work in my 20 Beautiful Piano Solos book 3 (please find the first two books and many other repertoire and ear training books on Amazon). Thank you for considering learning this piece. It is very special to me, and you can read more about my inspiration and process at the youtube link.

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.746079 By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Betsy Lee Bailey. Rock. Score. 4 pages. Betsy Lee Bailey #6443209. Published by Betsy Lee Bailey (A0.746079). This early Beatles tune shows another of the many musical styles Paul McCartney and the band experimented with. The gentle cha cha rhythm in this ballad hints that the Beatles may have started as a dance band. This arrangement is for the older intermediate piano student with larger hands.  It is offered in two transpositions - A minor and C minor.

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.746080 By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Betsy Lee Bailey. Rock. Score. 4 pages. Betsy Lee Bailey #6443215. Published by Betsy Lee Bailey (A0.746080). This early Beatles tune shows another of the many musical styles Paul McCartney and the band experimented with. The gentle cha-cha rhythm in this ballad hints that the Beatles may have started as a dance band. This arrangement is for the older intermediate piano student with larger hands. It is offered in two transpositions - A minor and C minor.

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.906737 Composed by Joy Gilmore. Instructional. Score. 32 pages. Joyful Sound Music #3259727. Published by Joyful Sound Music (A0.906737). I Love Scales in C Major for the Right Hand Exercise 04 includes four different exercises. 04-A, 04-B, 04-C, and 04-D.Playing scales is very important. Playing scales can help piano students in timing, ear training, hands coordination, muscle memory and much more.I Love Scales in C Major for the Right-Hand exercise is mainly focus on right-hand fingers coordination when playing scales. Each arrangement accommodated four left-hand chords and styles. This rearranged scales exercise is for the students who are struggling with playing scales both hands. This exercise can prepare students to play scales with both hands smoothly.I Love Scales for the Right Hand Series is composed by Joy Gilmore. Different major keys will be available soon. For more technique exercises, please check out the I Love Arpeggio series, Simple Hanon Series and Hanon Workout series.

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.906736 Composed by Joy Gilmore. Instructional. Score. 9 pages. Joyful Sound Music #3259721. Published by Joyful Sound Music (A0.906736). I Love Scales in C Major for the Right Hand Exercise 02 includes four different exercises. 02-A, 02-B, 02-C and 02-D.Playing scales is very important. Playing scales can help piano students in timing, ear training, hands coordination, muscle memory and much more.I Love Scales in C Major for the Right Hand exercise is mainly focus on right hand fingers coordination when playing scales. Each arrangements accommodated with four left hand chords and styles. This rearranged scales exercise is for the students who is struggling with playing scales both hands. This exercise can prepare students to play scales with both hands smoothly.I Love Scales for the Right Hand Series is composed by Joy Gilmore. Different major keys will be available soon. For more technique exercises, please check out I Love Arpeggio series, Simple Hanon Series and Hanon Workout series.