Are you preparing for your spring recital? This month on my blog, I am sharing a 4 part series featuring my top recital picks for students at each level!
This series will highlight original pieces and arrangements from my own catalog and will include some of my own personal favorites, as well as some of my best-selling, most popular titles for each level.
Today I am highlighting showstopping recital pieces for late beginners! Keep reading to see more....
This series will highlight original pieces and arrangements from my own catalog and will include some of my own personal favorites, as well as some of my best-selling, most popular titles for each level.
Today I am highlighting showstopping recital pieces for late beginners! Keep reading to see more....
If you missed part one of this series with my top recital picks for beginners, click HERE!
Late beginners (students in levels 2 and 3 of most method books) want pieces that sound impressive but still need music that fits easily under the hands. The options below are sure to please even the pickiest 'tweens in your studio:
Original Pieces
Late beginners (students in levels 2 and 3 of most method books) want pieces that sound impressive but still need music that fits easily under the hands. The options below are sure to please even the pickiest 'tweens in your studio:
Original Pieces
 | This lyrical, pattern-based favorite gives late elementary students plenty of room for expression and dynamic shaping. This has been a favorite selection with many of my own students. Click on the cover to see and hear the music! Get the collection! Available as part of the "Perfect Patterns" collection HERE. |
 | This jazzy piece is perfect for students who love bluesy music and enjoy playing in minor keys. Click on the cover to see and hear the music! Get the collection! Available as part of the "Easy Cool Cats" collection HERE. |
 | This lovely piece will appeal to students who enjoy gentle, flowing music with a hint of Impressionism. Click on the cover to see and hear the music! Get the collection! Available as part of the "Rhapsodies and Reveries" collection HERE. |
 | This rockin' solo will appeal to students who love pop sounds and syncopated rhythms. A student favorite! Click on the cover to see and hear the music! Get the collection! Available as part of the "Rock On!" collection HERE. |
Pop Favorites
| | "Rush E" has been one of the top-requested pop titles of the past year. This "easy piano" arrangement makes the popular piece accessible to late elementary students. Click HERE to see the music. |
| | This beloved piece by Yiruma has been a favorite in my studio for years! This arrangement maintains the flavor of the original piece, but with easier-to-read rhythms and a more accessible key. Click HERE to see the music! (Also available for beginner and early intermediate piano! See all available versions HERE.) |
Evenly-Leveled Duets
Want to double the fun at your recital this year? Consider pairing up some of your late elementary students to try one these popular evenly-leveled duets!
Want to double the fun at your recital this year? Consider pairing up some of your late elementary students to try one these popular evenly-leveled duets!
 A jazzy, sneaky favorite that features knocking on the end of the piano. Click on the cover to see and hear the music! |  A bouncy, pop-style favorite that is as sweet as the title suggests! Click on the cover to see and hear the music! |
| | Pair up a couple of your gamer students for this super fun duet version of the classic "Super Mario Bros." theme that is always a crowd pleaser! Click HERE to see the music! Also available for early beginner, easy, and early intermediate piano solo! |
Looking for more late elementary level recital options? Browse my whole catalog of over 600 original pieces and arrangements at the late elementary level HERE.
What do you think? What qualities do you look for when you are choosing recital pieces for your late beginners? I'd love to hear from you in the comments!
What do you think? What qualities do you look for when you are choosing recital pieces for your late beginners? I'd love to hear from you in the comments!
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