Piano Palette Collection
$30.00
Piano Palette
5 Vibrant Piano Solos for Intermediate to Early Advanced
Add bold color and contagious energy to your piano studio with Piano Palette, a lively set of five vibrant solos written for intermediate to early advanced pianists. Each piece has its own distinctive style — from rhythmic grooves to rich lyrical textures — making this collection ideal for recitals, competitions, and festivals. Whether you’re drawing out expressive phrasing in Sweet Summer Rain or navigating rhythmic flair in Funky Gecko, this set presents appealing challenges that help students grow technically and musically.
Titles in this collection:
Paseo Del Rio, Funky Gecko, Pleasant Grove, Snap it Funky!, Sweet Summer Rain
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Key Info
• Level: Intermediate to Early Advanced
• Length: ~25 pages total (16 pages music + 8 pages cover art)
• Format: Solo piano collection with Studio License included
Teaching Focus
• Strengthening expressive phrasing and tonal color, especially in lyrical writing like Sweet Summer Rain
• Exploring rhythmic vitality and syncopation in groove-driven pieces like Paseo Del Rio and Funky Gecko
• Developing technical confidence through varied textures and demands across the collection
• Preparing polished, recital-ready repertoire that stands out in performance settings
• Encouraging musical storytelling through stylistic contrast and characterful themes
License
Studio License — One purchase allows the teacher to make multiple copies for students in their studio; please encourage each teacher to purchase their own copy.
Piano Palette
5 Vibrant Piano Solos for Intermediate to Early Advanced
Add bold color and contagious energy to your piano studio with Piano Palette, a lively set of five vibrant solos written for intermediate to early advanced pianists. Each piece has its own distinctive style — from rhythmic grooves to rich lyrical textures — making this collection ideal for recitals, competitions, and festivals. Whether you’re drawing out expressive phrasing in Sweet Summer Rain or navigating rhythmic flair in Funky Gecko, this set presents appealing challenges that help students grow technically and musically.
Titles in this collection:
Paseo Del Rio, Funky Gecko, Pleasant Grove, Snap it Funky!, Sweet Summer Rain
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