8 Units with Short Written Exercises to Maximize Limited Study Time.

Students will thoroughly enjoy this upbeat piece in ragtime style The essence of ragtime is captured in the syncopated melody. The traditional jump-bass accompaniment usually found in this style is replaced with one using harmonic 5ths and single notes. The easy meter (4/4) and key (F major) aids in keeping the piece accessible, and the simplified accompaniment allows students to enjoy ragtime style at an earlier level. A Federation Festivals 2014-2016 selection.

Beginning students can experience the fun of ragtime with this delightful solo written in G major and 4/4 meter. The left hand contains an accessible accompaniment that keeps all of the intervals within the range of a fifth and moves between C major, G major, and D minor 5-finger patterns. The single-line melody is syncopated and occasionally harmonized with intervals and triads in the right hand. It is then repeated in the left hand.
"This piece is a great supplemental work full of energy and spunk "
-Jean Ritter, Progressions Magazine

The Generations series chronicles the music that defined 20th-century America. Each book contains 25 of the most-loved songs from iconic performers and songwriters, providing a soundtrack to the life and times of a generation. Titles: All I Have to Do Is Dream * Blowin' in the Wind * Blue Moon * Bye Bye Love * Earth Angel * Great Balls of Fire * I'm Walkin' * It Was a Very Good Year * It's My Party * Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini * James Bond Theme * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * Mack the Knife * Misty * Only You (And You Alone) * Puff (The Magic Dragon) * (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock * Runaround Sue * Runaway * Save the Last Dance for Me * Sixteen Candles * Splish Splash * A Teenager In Love * That's Entertainment * Wipe Out.

The Generations series chronicles the music that defined 20th-century America. Each book contains 25 of the most-loved songs from iconic performers and songwriters, providing a soundtrack to the life and times of a generation. Titles: All I Have to Do Is Dream * Blowin' in the Wind * Blue Moon * Blue Velvet * Bye Bye Love * Do You Want to Know a Secret? * Earth Angel * I'm Walkin' * It Was a Very Good Year * It's My Party * Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * Only You (And You Alone) * Puff (The Magic Dragon) * (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock * Runaround Sue * Runaway * Save the Last Dance for Me * Shake, Rattle and Roll * Sixteen Candles * Splish Splash * A Teenager In Love * Wipe Out.

While carols provide the reason for the season, secular Christmas songs celebrate other holiday delights. Melody Bober shares some of her favorite popular Christmas songs in her signature style with lyrical melodies and lush harmonies. The pieces reflect memories of a fresh snowfall, glittering decorations, a visit from Santa, and other nostalgic moments. Titles: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays * It Must Have Been the Mistletoe * It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * Sleigh Ride * Winter Wonderland.

Grand Solos for Piano is Melody Boberas first complete series of solo collections since she became an exclusive Alfred author. The music in this six-book series is written in a variety of keys, styles, meters and tempos to appeal to both children and adults. The pieces have the distinctive Bober sound and are fun to play, in addition to helping pianists progress technically and musically. Whether performed on a concert grand, a digital piano or the family upright, these solos will truly sound "grand." Book 1 contains 10 pieces for early elementary pianists with optional duet accompaniments for a teacher, parent or other family member to share in the fun. Titles: Black Cat Waltz * Blarney Stone Jig * College Hill Cheer * A Frightful Night * Magic Maracas * Sea Song * Sneakin' Around * Snowboard Boogie * Summer Afternoon * Tiptoe in the Dark. 24 pages.

A Call to Prayer contains 10 favorite hymns skillfully arranged for early advanced piano by Melody Bober. These arrangements are inspired by a quote from Philippians 4:6: aDo not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.a These beautiful melodies will encourage listeners to pray and be thankful. Additionally, approximate performance times are included with each arrangement, making them easy to incorporate into church services. They will also provide hours of comfort and enjoyment at home. Titles: Amazing Grace * Be Still My Soul (with It Is Well with My Soul) * Be Thou My Vision * He Leadeth Me * I Surrender All * Just a Closer Walk with Thee * Just As I Am * Sweet Hour of Prayer * Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus * What a Friend We Have in Jesus. 44 pages.

The thrill of making music with a friend or teacher is captured in this new series of duets. Written for pianists at the intermediate level, the pieces in this collection are designed to help students progress technically and musically. A variety of keys, styles, meters, and tempos are featured. Both primo and secondo parts are equal in difficulty. Titles: Dramatic Dance * Lakeside Dreams * Pelican Rag * Sea Voyage * Song of Autumn * Too Cool * A Winter Tale.
"This book is a 'must have' if you incorporate ensemble music in your studio Excellent recital music "
- Progressions magazine
"These are pieces to appeal to all ages. The complete series contains a wealth of collaborative musical experience and could well provide colorful material for an entire recital on its own."
--Clavier Companion

The thrill of making music with a friend or teacher is captured in this new series of duets. Written with the elementary-level piano student in mind, the pieces in this collection have easy movement around the keyboard and simple hands-together coordination. Both primo and secondo parts are equal in difficulty. A variety of keys, styles, meters and tempos are featured. Titles: 3-Point Play * Dueling Fingers * Fiesta de MA(c)xico * A Frightful Night * The Magic Calliope * Main Street Parade * Palomino Gallop * Stormy Sea.

A Perfect 10, Book 1, is a collection of piano solos designed to promote musical excellence for the elementary-level pianist. Melody has chosen a favorite teaching piece from the four stylistic periods---Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary---and written six original pieces in Jazz, Blues, Ragtime, Latin, Ballad, and Showstopper styles. These 10 solos provide students with technical challenges as well as expressive opportunities for musical growth in mood, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, articulation, and dynamics. Students do not have to be an Olympic hopeful to achieve a perfect "10," but they might feel like one as they practice and perform these selections Titles: Blue Shoes Blues * Dance * Got Those Monday Blues * March in C Major * March G Major * Ragtime Fun * Spanish Nights * Springtime * Study * Trampoline Tricks * Wishing Well Waltz.

This method is designed for teens who still enjoy music and want to continue their study but have limited practice time. Each book includes solo pieces in varied styles, a Hanon study to develop technical skills and a duet that students can play with a friend. A Study Guide for each piece helps the student practice efficiently. The guide contains four sections: 1-Minute FYI, 5-Minute Warm-Up, 15-Minute Practice Plan and 5-Minute Finishing Touches. Titles: Bird Dog Boogie (Bober) * Burleske (Leopold Mozart) * Distant Bells (Streabbog) * Exercise No. 2, from The Virtuoso Pianist (Hanon) * Got the Monday Blues (Bober) * Joy of Jazz (Bober) * King of Swing (Bober) * Mountain Vista (Bober) * Rondino (Rameau) * Solace (Joplin, arr. Bober) * Sonatina in G Major (First Movement) (Attwood) * Symphony No. 5 (First Movement) (Beethoven, arr. Bober) * The Wild Rider, from Album for the Young (Schumann) * Willow Tree Waltz (Bober).

This method is designed for teens who still enjoy music and want to continue their study but have limited practice time. Each book includes solo pieces in varied styles, a Hanon study to develop technical skills and a duet that students can play with a friend. A Study Guide for each piece helps the student practice efficiently. The guide contains four sections: 1-Minute FYI, 5-Minute Warm-Up, 15-Minute Practice Plan and 5-Minute Finishing Touches. Titles: Fast Track Boogie (Bober) * Rage Over the Lost Penny (Beethoven) * Exercise No. 1 (The Virtuoso Pianist) (Hanon) * On a Mission (Bober) * Sonatina in C Major (First Movement) (Lynes) * Midnight Ride (Bober) * Musette in D Major (Bach) * Love Those Blues (Bober) * Arabesque (BurgmA1/4ller) * Emerald Fountain (Bober) * The Entertainer (Joplin) * Fiesta Cha-Cha (duet) (Bober).

Melody Bober's varied collection provides a wide range of original pieces that will sustain the interest of an intermediate student over many months. Titles: Crystal Palace Waltz * Daybreak in Dublin * Magnificent Monarch * A Reflection of Love * Rodeo Roundup! * Rusty Rag.

These solo piano arrangements of favorite hymns feature lyrics, suggested fingerings, phrasing, pedal markings, and easy-to-read notation. Titles: All Glory, Laud and Honor, with Lead On, O King Eternal * Be Thou My Vision * Beneath the Cross of Jesus * Come, Christians, Join to Sing * Fairest Lord Jesus * Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah * I Need Thee Every Hour * Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise * Jesus Is All the World to Me * Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee * Love Divine, All Loves Excelling * My Faith Has Found a Resting Place * My Savior's Love * A New Name in Glory * O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus * Praise Him! Praise Him! * Praise to the Lord, the Almighty * There Is a Fountain * To God Be the Glory.

A three-movement suite, Melody Boberas musical tour of the northern prairie states takes you from a playful "Prairie Stomp" to an expressive, lyrical "Minnesota Morning," and comes to a dramatic close with a furious "Blizzard."

Essential Pop Hits contains the best popular music from a variety of genres. Each selection is a time-tested favorite among piano students and teachers, and each arrangement has been carefully graded, edited and fingered for use in lessons. This collection is a valuable resource for those looking to supplement their piano instruction with some of the world's most famous popular songs. Titles: As Time Goes By * Gonna Fly Now * I Won't Grow Up * James Bond Theme * (Meet) The Flintstones * The Pink Panther * Star Wars (Main Title) * Summertime * Theme from New York, New York * (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock * We're Off to See the Wizard * The Wind Beneath My Wings * Wipe Out. 40 pages.