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Character Pieces in Romantic Style, Book 3: Piano Book

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Character Pieces in Romantic Style, Book 3: Piano Book

Name: Character Pieces in Romantic Style, Book 3: Piano Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-48653
Price: 7.99 USD
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15 Short Piano Solos

By Martha Mier

Level: Late Intermediate / Early Advanced

Item: 00-48653

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Composers first began writing character pieces in the Romantic period as a personal, inward-looking form of musical expression, on a smaller scale than sonatas of the Classical period. These new character pieces emulate this important art form and are carefully graded for students at the late intermediate to early advanced level. Some are bold in character, while others are lyrical and introspective. These moods are suggested by each title. Titles: Agitated * Close Your Eyes and Sleep * Drifting Balloons * An Elegant Dance * I Remember You * A Joyous Occasion * Loneliness * Missing You * Mountain Splendor * Ode to a Rose * Rainbow Shimmer * Serenity * Soliloquy * A Tender Melody * A Very Important Meeting.

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Series: Character Pieces in Romantic Style

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 24

ISBN10: 1-4706-4365-0

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-4365-2

UPC: 038081558578

SKU: 00-48653

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About the Composer: Martha Mier

Martha Mier has shaped music education through decades of composition and direct work with teachers and students. Her prolific output spans more than 200 educational publications, many adopted by the National Federation of Music Clubs for their festival bulletins. She earned her degree from Florida State University and maintained a thriving piano studio in Lake City, Florida while building her reputation as a clinician and adjudicator.

Mier's pedagogical influence extends internationally; she has led workshops in Australia, New Zealand, and across the United States at venues including the Music Teachers National Association Conference and the World Piano Pedagogy Conference. A certified piano teacher through multiple professional organizations, she co-authored Alfred's Premier Piano Course and continues to be sought after for her expertise in creating music that inspires students without compromising artistic integrity.

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Why we love this

Mier understands the exact moment when students are ready to move beyond rigid technical exercises into genuine musical storytelling. These fifteen character pieces arrive at that critical transition with titles that guide interpretation without dictating it, letting students discover their own expressive voice while navigating a broader emotional range than most late intermediate collections offer.

What to expect

This collection captures the Romantic era's fascination with intimate emotion and personal reflection scaled for younger hands and developing interpretive skills. Each piece breathes with character, moving between moments of introspection and bold declaration, inviting the performer to inhabit each mood fully.

Who it's for

Students in late intermediate to early advanced levels who are developing independence in musical interpretation and ready to engage with Romantic-era aesthetics. Teachers looking for graded repertoire that builds both technical confidence and emotional maturity without requiring advanced harmonic knowledge.

How to get the most out of it

Listen to the title before you play. Spend a moment imagining the mood or scenario the title suggests, then let that image shape your tempo choices and touch decisions.
Pay special attention to any dynamic shifts within a piece; they often mark the emotional turning points that distinguish a character piece from mere technical display.
Use the variety of these pieces to explore different pedal strategies. Some titles like 'Rainbow Shimmer' will reveal their character through careful pedal work, while others demand clarity and restraint.

How to use it

Program individual pieces as recital openers or fillers; their varied lengths and moods make them ideal for building a balanced student concert. They also work beautifully as supplementary repertoire alongside a graded method book, offering opportunities to apply technique in musically meaningful contexts.