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I wrote this piece back when I was composing for film, and it’s very simple on purpose. Sometimes, it feels good to just play something uncomplicated. 

Be free with it - lots of rubato, and don’t rush! I hope you enjoy it. If you play this and record yourself, I woul...

Consolation, from Romantic Inspirations - Robert D. Vandall

Early Intermediate-Intermediate 

Robert D. Vandall is one of my favorite composers at this early intermediate-intermediate level. His pieces are always beautiful sounding, without being too difficult. 

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Little Lavender, from Shoukei - Naoko Ikeda

Late Beginner 

I recently watched “The Boy and the Heron,” with music by Joe Hisaishi, which put me on a hunt to find more Japanese composers. I was so pleased to find Naoko Ikeda, who resides in the city of Sapporo in Japan. Her...

Try this elegant and fun waltz by Glenda Austin. It's flowing, moderately fast, with short chances for espressivo playing. It’s great for early intermediate to intermediate players. The RH part looks tricky with the ledger lines, but it repeats itself quite a bit. If you can read music and you can p...

Wondering what to play next? Try this magical and warm piece by Robert Vandall. 

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The Lydian mode is a major scale with a raised 4th (C-D-E-F#-G-A-B-C), and is used a TON in fantasy movie music (think: movies that have a magical and wonder element). 

This piece appears easy...

If you’re a fan of New Age composers like Yanni but don’t feel up to the task of his challenging music, try this peaceful piece by Randall Hartsell!

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This comes from a collection of 6 original piano solos depicting different scenes inspired by the ocean (Ocean Scenes).

I’ve...