Inspirations for you
Here are some study pieces to inspire you to grow as a pianist. Choose one that inspires you at your level, print, and try it! Remember to start slow. Bring it to lessons so we can work on it together.
Gymnopédie No. 1
by Erik Satie
Level 8
This lovely, calm and serene piece is deceptively simple. Watch out for the middle section!
The Mysterious Barricades
by Francois Couperin
Level 8
A lovely, French baroque piece - easier than it looks!
Prelude Op. 43 No. 1
Level 8
by Reinhold Glière
An impressionistic-style piece by this Russian composer.
Romanian Folk Dances
by Béla Bartók
Level 7-10
My favorite Bartòk pieces! Very short, fun and lovely!
Melody
by Robert Schumann
Level 2
A simple but lovely melody with broken bass accompaniment
The Lark
by Tchaikovsky
Level 7
Light and playful, this is a cheerful and springlike piece.
Waltz from Lyric Pieces, Op. 12, No. 2
by Edvard Grieg
Level 6
This is a charming waltz from the romantic era.
To A Wild Rose
by Edward MacDowell
Level 5
Tender, simple and beautiful, a favorite!