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Practical teaching ideas, music previews, and creative strategies from my piano bench to yours.
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Browse the complete Susan Staples Bell Music collection — from the latest releases to teacher-trusted favorites and top-selling studio essentials. Discover inspiring piano music and teaching resources chosen by educators and loved by students, all in one place.
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In these short, practical videos, I share what’s actually working in my own studio — from lesson ideas and improvisation strategies to behind-the-scenes looks at new music.
If you’ve ever wished your students understood their music more deeply… practiced more willingly… or felt proud of what they were playing — you’re in the right place.
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If something in a video sparks an idea for your studio, you don’t have to reinvent it.
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Sweetwater Junction, Piano Duet - Live Performance
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Enjoy Sweetwater Junction, an original piano duet by Susan Staples Bell, performed by Geraldine Ong and Jeong-Eun Lee at the ...Louisiana Music Teachers Association state conference.
What a joy and an honor to have my duet included in this gathering of teachers and musicians! Thank you, Geraldine and Jeong-Eun, for bringing the music to life so beautifully, and to my friend Kasandra Keeling for her lovely words about the performance.
🎹 Performers: Geraldine Ong and Jeong-Eun Lee
🎼 Composer: Susan Staples Bell
📍 Louisiana Music Teachers Association State Conference
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Or the collection, Texas Landscapes: https://susanstaplesbellmusic.com/product/texas-landscapes-twosomes-four-original-piano-duets-for-early-intermediate/
Enjoy Sweetwater Junction, an original piano duet by Susan Staples Bell, performed by Geraldine Ong and Jeong-Eun Lee at the ...Louisiana Music Teachers Association state conference.
What a joy and an honor to have my duet included in this gathering of teachers and musicians! Thank you, Geraldine and Jeong-Eun, for bringing the music to life so beautifully, and to my friend Kasandra Keeling for her lovely words about the performance.
🎹 Performers: Geraldine Ong and Jeong-Eun Lee
🎼 Composer: Susan Staples Bell
📍 Louisiana Music Teachers Association State Conference
Explore piano sheet music, duets, ensembles, and practical creativity resources for your studio:
https://susanstaplesbellmusic.com
#PianoDuet #SusanStaplesBell #SweetwaterJunction
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Be Thou My Vision | Late Elementary Piano Solo | arr. Susan Staples Bell
A gentle Irish melody that grows into a heartfelt musical ...statement. This arrangement of “Be Thou My Vision” invites late elementary pianists to make the piano sing.
An unaccompanied opening introduces the familiar tune before a simple left-hand pattern adds a gentle, lilting pulse. The melody returns an octave higher, building in warmth and intensity before floating into a quiet, high-register ending.
Repeating accompaniment patterns keep the texture manageable while students explore expressive phrasing, melodic balance, and a wide range of dynamics. A lovely choice for students who enjoy lyrical music with room to grow.
Enjoy it in piano lessons, sacred recitals, or as a reflective prelude in church.
From Easy Sacred Piano Solos, Book 2: Ten Hymns and Spirituals • Elementary–Late Elementary.
🎵 Key: F Major | Time Signature: 3/4
🎵 Tune: SLANE, Traditional Irish Melody
🎵 Arranged by Susan Staples Bell
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Come Ye Thankful People Come | Easy Thanksgiving Piano Solo | Susan Staples Bell
Celebrate the season with a familiar Thanksgiving hymn and a ...fresh musical personality! This arrangement of “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” opens with a strong, steady pulse before revealing a gentler side.
A rhythmic left-hand accompaniment gives the opening a confident, almost processional feel. The second verse introduces softer, sustained harmonies and brief left-hand melodic responses, before the opening character returns to finish the piece.
Helpful patterns support learning, while dotted rhythms, contrasting touches, and changing dynamics give students musical challenges with a purpose.
A festive choice for fall piano lessons, Thanksgiving performances, or an introduction to playing hymns in church.
From Easy Sacred Piano Solos, Book 2: Ten Hymns and Spirituals • Elementary–Late Elementary.
🎵 Key: F Major
🎵 Tune: ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR
🎵 Music: George Job Elvey
🎵 Arranged by Susan Staples Bell
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Hear Beethoven’s famous Fifth Symphony Theme build from five accessible parts into one powerful elementary piano ensemble!
In this play-along video, each part is ...introduced separately:
• Part 1 — Melody
• Part 2 — Harmony
• Part 3 — Bass Line
• Part 4 — Counter Melody
• Part 5 — Rhythm
Students can practice with the video, listen for how their part fits into the music, and then experience how all five musical layers work together. The unmistakable short-short-short-long rhythm helps students develop accurate counting, careful rests, dynamic contrast, musical balance, and confident ensemble playing.
For this arrangement, the simplified Part 4 counter melody may also be used as a warm-up before combining the full ensemble.
Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony Theme is included in Classical Music at the Gym, Book 1: Elementary Ensembles—a collection of eight familiar classical themes arranged for five flexible parts.
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Perfect for group lessons, studio classes, camps, piano parties, recitals, multiple keyboards, or five students sharing one piano. Play-along backing tracks, teacher notes, student discovery pages, and a studio license are included.
Don’t just introduce classical music—let students become part of it!
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Hi! My name is Susan Staples Bell. I'm a composer/arranger and I've been a Piano Teacher for over 30 years. Welcome to my channel!
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Shall We Gather at the River | Late Elementary Piano Solo | arr. Susan Staples Bell
Imagine a gently flowing river as you listen ...to this fresh setting of “Shall We Gather at the River.” Familiar hymn phrases meet rippling melodic patterns, giving students a musical picture to bring to life at the piano.
Arranged by Susan Staples Bell, this late elementary solo contrasts a simple, open accompaniment with warm blocked chords. The second verse adds flowing eighth-note motion before the music settles into a quiet ending.
Repeating left-hand patterns support learning while students develop melodic balance, smooth phrasing, and dynamic expression. Optional pedaling adds warmth and resonance.
A lovely choice for piano lessons, sacred recitals, or an introduction to playing preludes in church.
From Easy Sacred Piano Sol solos, Book 2: Ten Hymns and Spirituals • Elementary–Late Elementary.
🎵 Key: C Major | Time Signature: 4/4
🎵 Tune: HANSON PLACE
🎵 Music: Robert Lowry
🎵 Arranged by Susan Staples Bell
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Hear Tchaikovsky’s haunting Swan Lake theme build from five accessible parts into one expressive elementary piano ensemble!
In this play-along video, each part is ...introduced separately:
• Part 1 — Melody
• Part 2 — Harmony
• Part 3 — Bass Line
• Part 4 — Counter Melody
• Part 5 — Rhythm
Students can practice with the video, listen for how their part fits into the music, and then experience how all five musical layers work together. Its flowing melody and mysterious minor-key mood help students develop smooth legato playing, expressive shaping, musical balance, and careful listening between the melody and counter melody.
Swan Lake is included in Classical Music at the Gym, Book 1: Elementary Ensembles—a collection of eight familiar classical themes arranged for five flexible parts.
🎹 Learn more and get the complete collection:
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Perfect for group lessons, studio classes, camps, piano parties, recitals, multiple keyboards, or five students sharing one piano. Play-along backing tracks, teacher notes, student discovery pages, and a studio license are included.
Don’t just introduce classical music—let students become part of it!
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Hi! My name is Susan Staples Bell. I'm a composer/arranger and I've been a Piano Teacher for over 30 years. Welcome to my channel!
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It Is Well with My Soul | Easy Piano Hymn | arr. Susan Staples Bell
Peaceful, reassuring, and full of opportunities for expressive playing. ...This easy piano arrangement of “It Is Well with My Soul” gives students room to let a beloved melody sing.
Simple left-hand support keeps the texture clear, while gentle musical exchanges between the hands echo the hymn’s familiar refrain. Changing dynamics and a quiet ending help students shape a performance with warmth and meaning.
Arranged by Susan Staples Bell, this solo offers practice in melodic balance, listening between the hands, and expressive phrasing. A thoughtful choice for lessons, sacred recitals, or a student’s first experiences playing in church.
From Easy Sacred Piano Solos, Book 2: Ten Hymns and Spirituals • Elementary–Late Elementary.
🎵 Key: C Major | Time Signature: 4/4
🎵 Tune: VILLE DU HAVRE
🎵 Music: Philip P. Bliss
🎵 Arranged by Susan Staples Bell
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Hear Mozart’s graceful melody build from five accessible parts into one elegant elementary piano ensemble!
In this play-along video, each part is introduced separately:
• ...Part 1 — Melody
• Part 2 — Harmony
• Part 3 — Bass Line
• Part 4 — Counter Melody
• Part 5 — Rhythm
Students can practice with the video, listen for how their part fits into the music, and then experience how all five musical layers work together. This familiar theme from Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 11 has been arranged in G major and three-quarter time, giving students an approachable way to develop a graceful pulse, expressive phrasing, balance, and careful ensemble listening.
Mozart’s Graceful Theme is included in Classical Music at the Gym, Book 1: Elementary Ensembles—a collection of eight familiar classical themes arranged for five flexible parts.
🎹 Learn more and get the complete collection:
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Perfect for group lessons, studio classes, camps, piano parties, recitals, multiple keyboards, or five students sharing one piano. Play-along backing tracks, teacher notes, student discovery pages, and a studio license are included.
Don’t just introduce classical music—let students become part of it!
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A familiar hymn with a bright, playful spirit! “O Worship the King” gives late elementary pianists an opportunity to play with energy, expression, and confidence.
Arranged by Susan ...Staples Bell, this solo pairs the traditional LYONS melody with a simple left-hand accompaniment, unexpected pauses, and dynamic contrasts that keep students engaged. Repeating patterns help students learn, while changing hand positions and a brief left-hand melodic moment offer opportunities to grow.
From Easy Sacred Piano Solos, Book 2: Ten Hymns and Spirituals, this arrangement is a cheerful choice for piano lessons, recitals, or an introduction to playing hymns in church.
🎵 Level: Late Elementary
🎵 Key: G Major | Time Signature: 3/4
🎵 Tune: LYONS, attributed to Johann Michael Haydn
🎵 Arranged by Susan Staples Bell
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Helping students discover the joy of playing—beyond the notes!
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Hear Vivaldi’s joyful Spring build from five accessible parts into one lively elementary piano ensemble!
In this play-along video, each part is introduced separately:
• ...Part 1 — Melody
• Part 2 — Harmony
• Part 3 — Bass Line
• Part 4 — Counter Melody
• Part 5 — Rhythm
Students can practice with the video, listen for how their part fits into the music, and then experience how all five musical layers work together. The buoyant pulse, crisp articulation, and answering musical ideas make this familiar theme especially valuable for developing steady rhythm, careful listening, and ensemble coordination.
Spring is included in Classical Music at the Gym, Book 1: Elementary Ensembles—a collection of eight familiar classical themes arranged for five flexible parts.
🎹 Learn more and get the complete collection:
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Perfect for group lessons, studio classes, camps, piano parties, recitals, multiple keyboards, or five students sharing one piano. Play-along backing tracks, teacher notes, student discovery pages, and a studio license are included.
Don’t just introduce classical music—let students become part of it!
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Hi! My name is Susan Staples Bell. I'm a composer/arranger and I've been a Piano Teacher for over 30 years. Welcome to my channel!
Here you will find sheet music and resources for Church Musicians, Piano Teachers & their students, and Adult Recreational Learners- all available for instant Download.
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Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing | Late Elementary Piano Solo | arr. Susan Staples Bell
A beloved hymn with a spirited folk feel! This late ...elementary arrangement of “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” pairs the familiar melody with a rhythmic left-hand pattern that gives students something a little different to enjoy.
A gentle, freely played introduction leads into an energetic setting, with contrasting dynamics and a quiet ending. Repeating accompaniment patterns support learning while giving students opportunities to explore expression, balance, and musical character.
There’s a creative invitation, too! An optional improvisation activity encourages students to create their own melody using five pentatonic notes over the repeating left-hand pattern.
From Easy Sacred Piano Solos, Book 2: Ten Hymns and Spirituals—a collection designed to bring familiar tunes to life with fresh character and practical teaching opportunities. Enjoy it in lessons, recitals, or as an introduction to playing preludes in church.
🎵 Level: Late Elementary
🎵 Tune: NETTLETON, Traditional American Melody
🎵 Arranged by Susan Staples Bell
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#EasyPiano #PianoHymns #ComeThouFount
Hi! My name is Susan Staples Bell. I'm a composer/arranger and I've been a Piano Teacher for over 30 years. Welcome to my channel!
Here you will find sheet music and resources for Church Musicians, Piano Teachers & their students, and Adult Recreational Learners- all available for instant Download.
Please Subscribe and Click the Bell to make sure you see New Releases!
I take commissions! Contact me: ssmbell.music@gmail.com
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Hear how five accessible parts come together to create Dvořák’s beautiful New World Symphony Theme!
In this play-along video, each part is introduced separately:
• ...Part 1 — Melody
• Part 2 — Harmony
• Part 3 — Bass Line
• Part 4 — Counter Melody
• Part 5 — Rhythm
Students can practice with the video, listen for how their part fits into the music, and then experience how all five musical layers work together.
New World Symphony Theme is included in Classical Music at the Gym, Book 1: Elementary Ensembles—a collection of eight familiar classical themes arranged for five flexible parts.
🎹 Learn more and get the complete collection:
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Perfect for group lessons, studio classes, camps, piano parties, recitals, multiple keyboards, or five students sharing one piano. Play-along backing tracks, teacher notes, student discovery pages, and a studio license are included.
Don’t just introduce classical music—let students become part of it!
#newworldsymphony #dvorak #pianoensemble #elementarypiano #grouppiano #pianoteaching
Hi! My name is Susan Staples Bell. I'm a composer/arranger and I've been a Piano Teacher for over 30 years. Welcome to my channel!
Here you will find sheet music and resources for Church Musicians, Piano Teachers & their students, and Adult Recreational Learners- all available for instant Download.
Please Subscribe and Click the Bell to make sure you see New Releases!
I take commissions! Contact me: ssmbell.music@gmail.com
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