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 Scott Joplin Today I am sharing a freebie that is always a hit with my students--Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag!" This late elementary arrangement is a great introduction to the ragtime music of the famous composer. This freebie is part of my brand new collection, More Easy Classical Favorites: 12 Arrangements for Late Elementary Pianists. Want to learn more? Read on for more about this new collection and to get your free copy of "Maple Leaf Rag!"
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 Do your students love video game music? Do they want to play the music from their favorite games?
I know from personal experience how difficult it can be to find well-written, legally licensed arrangements of video game music--especially for beginning students. So, I've made it my mission to build a catalog of arrangements that both students and teachers will enjoy using! Today I am sharing my 5 favorite video game arrangements for beginning students. Your students will be thrilled to get to play the music from their favorite games--and you'll love these pedagogically sound, level-appropriate arrangements! Read on for my top 5 video game picks!  I am very excited to share a project that has been in the works for almost a year now--my new catalog site!
On this new site, you will be able to easily browse my entire catalog (around 600 titles!) for music of a particular level, genre, or style. You will also be able to listen to each piece, watch the accompanying YouTube video, and see sample pages all in one place! If you see something you like, you can click on the link on each product page for more details or to purchase the sheet music. I hope this new resource will make it even easier for you to find fun original music and arrangements for you and your students! Click HERE or on the photo above to check it out!  For those of us in the United States, Independence Day is just around the corner! This collection is a perfect way to celebrate the holiday with your elementary students.
This mini-book contains 5 famous patriotic songs, including lyrics, arranged at the elementary level. The last page of the book features historical background about each piece in the collection. You can check out sample pages and listen to each piece HERE, or by clicking on the cover. Happy Independence Day!  Are you looking for a fun, easy introduction to jazz music for your late elementary students? Take a look at my new "Easy Cool Cats" collection!
"Easy Cool Cats" is the newest collection in the "Cool Cats" series of jazzy solos inspired by our favorite feline friends! These fun pieces serve as a great introduction to the genre of jazz and include a variety of styles: ragtime, boogie-woogie, swing, blues, funk, Latin, and more! The last page of the book features a suggested listening guide, organized by style, to help introduce students to a variety of famous jazz musicians and their best-known works. Read on to check out a few of my favorite pieces from this new collection! |
AuthorChrissy Ricker is a pianist, teacher, and composer from North Carolina. These are her thoughts on teaching, composing, and all things music. Looking for teaching ideas related to a specific topic? Use the "search" feature or scroll down to see blog posts organized by category!
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