Midnight March, Solo
$8.00
Midnight March is a lively, rhythmic solo perfect for late elementary players as well as teens and adult beginners. With a strong, marching left-hand pattern and spirited right-hand figures, this piece helps students develop steady beat coordination, clear articulation, and hands-together confidence — all within a fun, energetic framework that feels like a mini “midnight parade” at the piano. Great introduction to DC al Fine.
Key Info
• Key: C Minor penta
• Time signature: 4/4
• Level: Late Elementary / Teens & Adult Beginners
• How long: Cover + 1 page music (Performance ~:40–1:00)
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Teaching Focus
• Steady left-hand march pattern
• Crisp articulation and rhythmic clarity
• Hands-together coordination with playful accents
Looking for even more flexibility? This piece is part of the Piano Just for Me! collection, giving you additional repertoire options within one convenient Studio License.
This purchase includes a Studio License, allowing you to use it with all students in your private studio. Thank you for honoring the composer’s work by not sharing files outside your studio.
Midnight March is a lively, rhythmic solo perfect for late elementary players as well as teens and adult beginners. With a strong, marching left-hand pattern and spirited right-hand figures, this piece helps students develop steady beat coordination, clear articulation, and hands-together confidence — all within a fun, energetic framework that feels like a mini “midnight parade” at the piano. Great introduction to DC al Fine.
Key Info
• Key: C Minor penta
• Time signature: 4/4
• Level: Late Elementary / Teens & Adult Beginners
• How long: Cover + 1 page music (Performance ~:40–1:00)
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