Outlaws on the Run, Solo
$8.00
Outlaws on the Run is the most technically demanding piece in the collection, Keys to the Wild West. It’s fast, intense and packed with energy! Set in D Minor, this driving solo features a relentless steady beat D pedal note in the Left hand, while the Right hand races with repeated note figures that echo and answer the bass line. The result is a thrilling case scene that improves coordination, stamina, and rhythmic precision from start to finish.
Key Info
• Key: D minor
• Time signature: 4/4
• Level: Late Elementary → Early Intermediate
• Character: Fast, intense, dramatic
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Teaching Focus
• Repeated-note technique and finger control
• Maintaining a steady pulse in the left hand against an active right hand
• Evenness, endurance, and rhythmic drive at faster tempos
• Coordination between hands with layered rhythmic roles
This solo is a perfect choice for NFMC piano festivals and other adjudicated events — its clear structure, engaging theme, and accessible technical demands make it a strong selection for beginner festival repertoire.
Why Students Love It
Students enjoy the adventurous “showdown” theme and cinematic mood, which make practicing feel more like storytelling and play.
Studio License
This purchase includes a Studio License, allowing use with all students in your private studio. Thank you for honoring the composer’s work by not sharing files outside your studio.
Love the Wild West theme? Explore the complete Keys to the Wild West collection for a full range of story-driven solos — from bold beginner pieces to high-energy showstoppers like this one.
Outlaws on the Run is the most technically demanding piece in the collection, Keys to the Wild West. It’s fast, intense and packed with energy! Set in D Minor, this driving solo features a relentless steady beat D pedal note in the Left hand, while the Right hand races with repeated note figures that echo and answer the bass line. The result is a thrilling case scene that improves coordination, stamina, and rhythmic precision from start to finish.
Key Info
• Key: D minor
• Time signature: 4/4
• Level: Late Elementary → Early Intermediate
• Character: Fast, intense, dramatic
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