HLSPL - 20th Century Upper Elementary Level Piano Book

Hal Leonard Piano Library

20th Century Upper Elementary Level Piano Book 

30 Piano Pieces by Bartok, Bolcom, Dello Joio and others

The '20th Century Upper Elementary Level Book' from the Hal Leonard Piano Library features a carefully curated collection of 30 piano pieces by notable composers such as Bartok, Bolcom, Dello Joio, and others. This series highlights the works of some of the greatest modern composers who, while renowned for their contributions to orchestral, vocal, and chamber music, also dedicated their talents to music education.

The pieces in this collection are designed to foster a student pianist's progress, offering engaging music that not only develops technical proficiency but also nurtures creativity and imagination. Each composition, crafted with the same artistic sensibility as larger works like symphonies and concertos, serves as a miniature masterpiece that enriches the learning experience.

Spanning 48 pages, this book provides an invaluable resource for students, enabling them to connect with the timeless art of music while benefiting from the insights of master musicians. It's an excellent tool for those looking to expand their repertoire and deepen their understanding of contemporary piano music.

Pieces Include:

• The Bad Mister
• Badminton
• The Bear, Op. 69, No. 3
• Children's Song
• The Clown
• Crescendos
• Folk Dance, Op. 39, No. 17
• Folk Song
• Happy Thoughts
• Hungarian Folk Song
• Jumping, Op. 39, No. 15
• Jumping Jacks
• The Little Goat Limping, Op. 89, No. 19
• The Little Harpist, Op. 89, No. 24
• Little Sister
• A Little Song, Op. 27, No. 2
• Loud And Soft
• Merry Tale, Op. 69, No. 4
• Minuet
• The Missing Beat
• Mountain Melody
• Pease-Porridge Hot
• The Plaid Miss
• Sad Tale, Op. 69, No. 5
• The Shrew, Op. 89, No. 12
• Sorrow
• Stubborn Little Brother, Op. 89, No. 27
• Walking
• Waltz, Op. 27, No. 1
• Waltz, Op. 39, No. 13