Can You Imagine, Book 2: Intermediate Piano Book

These pieces balance accessibility with genuine musical substance. You'll find clear technical writing that doesn't compromise on interesting harmonic or textural ideas, creating the satisfying feeling of playing something that sounds more advanced than it is.

Intermediate pianists ready to think beyond the page. This collection suits students who respond well to creative prompts and benefit from concrete imagery to guide their musical decisions.

• Ask students to identify the suggested image before they play, then return to it after learning the piece. Their understanding of the music will deepen when they're listening for something specific.
• Experiment with dynamics and articulation choices that reinforce the mood each image evokes. Brown leaves room for interpretation, so encourage students to own their sonic choices.
• Record short phone videos of your students playing individual pieces. Playing back their own performances sharpens their ear for texture and style in ways discussion alone cannot.

Use individual pieces as recital selections for students building confidence performing in public. The imaginative titles and accessible difficulty make them natural fits for studio recitals or informal sharing performances, where the student's personal connection to the music becomes part of the listening experience.

• Shaping musical phrases through dynamic control and articulation
• Translating extramusical images into sound choices
• Recognizing and executing different textural approaches (sparse vs. dense)
• Building interpretive independence within a composed framework