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Blue Ribbon Encyclopedia, Level 1: Piano Book

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Blue Ribbon Encyclopedia, Level 1: Piano Book

Blue Ribbon Encyclopedia, Level 1: Piano Book

Favorite Piano Solos

Ed. Carole Flatau

Level: Elementary

Item: 00-EL9792
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At the Trading Post (L. Garrow) * Beaded Moccasins (B. Frost) * Boogie Brigade (R. Grove) * Brother Rabbit (H. Cobb) * Calypso Tune (J. George) * The Cello Sings (R. Schultz) * Dancing Bears (R. Donahue) * Daydreams (W. Gillock) * Doo-Dad Boogie (D. C. Glover) * Deutscher Tanz (J. George) * Follow Me (W. Scher) * The Glass Carousel (B. Berr) * Goblin's Delight (D. Karp) * Granny's Serving Tea (D.C. Glover) * Hop Scotch (B. Cantania) * The Ice Cream Man (R. Schultz) * The Index Twins (F. Mittler) * It's a Game (D.C. Glover) * March (C. O'Neil) * The Mill Wheel (J. Weybright) * Ming Ling (M. E. Clark) * Moon March (E. Pearce) * Oriental Legend (M. Nagy) * The Owl's Story (M. Andrea) * The Pleasant Peasant (J. George) * Puppet on a String (D. Karp) * Rain, Rain, Go Away (L. Sugarman) * Scotch Heather (M. Muettman) * Simple Soul (R. Grove) * Sneaky Creepy Things (D.C. Glover) * Space Explorer (J.W. Schaum) * Spanish Fest (E. Pearce) * Tricky Traffic (L. Garrow) * The Trumpet Player (H. Cobb) * Two Marionettes (J.R. Poe) * Walkin' the Bass (M. Marwick) * The Wicked Witch is Dead (C. Flatau, D.C. Glover) * Wooden Shoes (B. Wermel) * Ye Olde Fanfare (J. George)

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Additional Details
Series: Blue Ribbon Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 72
ISBN10: 0-7692-1827-X
ISBN13: 978-0-7692-1827-4
UPC: 029156903157
SKU: 00-EL9792

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Why we love this

This collection spans genuine musical styles and storytelling without sacrificing pedagogical clarity. Each piece has its own character and learning focus, so students encounter boogie rhythms, folk idioms, and expressive pieces all in one book, keeping their practice sessions varied and engaged.

What to expect

A musical storybook that takes you from the quiet whimsy of "Granny's Serving Tea" to the playful chaos of "Goblin's Delight." Every piece has a distinct mood and picture, so your fingers learn not just notes but also how to color the keyboard with different moods.

Who it's for

Early elementary pianists building foundational technique and musical interpretation. This book works well for private students and classroom piano programs where variety and musical storytelling motivate young learners to practice daily.

How to get the most out of it

  • Identify the character or story behind each piece before you play it. Pieces like "Sneaky Creepy Things" and "The Wicked Witch is Dead" demand physical and emotional specificity at the keyboard; let the title guide your touch and tempo choices.
  • Pay attention to the accompaniment patterns in pieces like "Walkin' the Bass" and "Boogie Brigade." These pieces teach left-hand independence, so practice hands separately until the bass line feels natural and steady.
  • Work on dynamic contrast in lyrical pieces such as "Daydreams" and "Oriental Legend." Even at this level, shaping phrases with subtle dynamic movement prevents a flat sound and builds expressive awareness.
  • Use the title and any imagery to set a steady tempo. Pieces with movement in the name ("Dancing Bears," "Hop Scotch") benefit from a clear, unwavering pulse that reflects their energy.

How to use it

Use pieces from this collection as weekly recital or showcase repertoire throughout the school year. A student can perform a new piece every few weeks, building confidence and giving families regular opportunities to hear progress. Mix selections with complementary titles to create thematic recital programs.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and playing in treble clef with emerging bass clef passages
  • Left-hand accompaniment patterns and cross-hand coordination
  • Maintaining steady tempo and pulse in pieces with rhythmic character
  • Dynamic shaping and phrasing in both rhythmic and lyrical contexts
  • Pedal awareness in pieces marked with pedal indications
  • Responding to programmatic titles with appropriate musical interpretation

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