Sasha Plays Piano Beginner To Intermediate Book 1 (Missy Higgins, Powderfinger & more)

Sonny Chua  - Sasha Plays Piano Beginner To Intermediate Book 1 

Beginner to intermediate piano book by Sonny Chua featuring familiar songs by Missy Higgins, Powderfinger, Simon and Garfunkel, Split Enz and more, ideal for developing players

Sonny Chua’s Sasha Plays Piano Beginner to Intermediate Book 1 is a thoughtfully curated collection of accessible piano arrangements that bridge the gap between early beginner material and more developed intermediate repertoire. Each piece has been arranged in a way that supports developing pianists as they build essential technique, rhythmic confidence, reading skills, and expressive playing.

The book’s selection is both fun and educational, offering familiarity that keeps students motivated while gently introducing new technical challenges. Arrangements include clear notation, accessible hand positions, and musical style indicators that encourage expressive phrasing.

This collection is ideal for teachers and students looking for repertoire that sits comfortably between elementary and intermediate levels, offering variety in style and mood while reinforcing fundamental piano skills in a rewarding and enjoyable way. Sasha Plays Piano Beginner to Intermediate Book 1 emphasises musicality, engagement, and repertoire diversity that appeals to a wide range of learners.

Also Available:

Sasha Plays Piano Beginner to Intermediate Book 2

Pieces Include:

• I Am a Rock

• I Got You

• My Happiness

• Going to the Zoo

• Bananas in Pyjamas

• Music Music Music

• Shape I’m In

• Red Rubber Ball

• Riding in My Car

• Wimoweh

• Oom Pah Pah

• High Hopes

• Steer

• He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother

• Ducks Don’t Need Satellites

Sonny Chua (2 November 1967 – 9 September 2020) was an Australian pianist, composer, and music educator born in Penang, Malaysia who made his life and career in Melbourne. He taught at Melbourne High School and served as Director of Music at Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School and later taught keyboard studies at Carey Baptist Grammar School. Chua wrote a wide range of piano music that appears in Australian examination syllabuses and competitions worldwide and was known for his playful, accessible compositions and contributions to piano pedagogy.