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Chihuahua on a Skateboard: Piano Sheet

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Chihuahua on a Skateboard: Piano Sheet

Chihuahua on a Skateboard: Piano Sheet

By Carol Matz

Level: Early Elementary

Item: 00-36160
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Carol Matz was inspired to write this solo after seeing a Chihuahua on a skateboard in the park. Young students can relive her adventure through the accessible five-finger melody that is divided between the hands with right-hand thumb on Middle C and the left-hand fifth finger on the E below. The moderately fast 4/4 meter and the fun-filled lyrics complete the story. An optional duet accompaniment provides harmony and rhythmic stability.

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Additional Details
Series: Signature Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 4
ISBN10: 0-7390-7204-8
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-7204-2
UPC: 038081401003
SKU: 00-36160

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About the Composer: Carol Matz

Carol Matz

Carol Matz brings a teacher's sensibility to every piece she writes. With over 300 published compositions and arrangements to her name, she has built a career on understanding exactly what young pianists need to grow. Her teaching experience informs everything she creates, whether it's a solo for early learners or a full orchestral score.

Matz has led piano workshops across North America, Europe, and the Pacific region, sharing her pedagogical insights with educators worldwide. Her formal training in composition, arranging, and orchestration at the University of Miami positioned her to write across many styles and ensembles. Her studio work with Miami-area recording artists adds yet another dimension to her versatile creative output.

Why we love this

Carol Matz writes from genuine inspiration, and it shows. This piece captures the joy of a specific, delightful moment and transforms it into music that early elementary students can actually perform and enjoy within their first months of lessons. The five-finger layout with accompaniment option means you can program it as either a solo moment or a duet feature, giving you flexibility for your recital.

What to expect

Playful and lighthearted, with a sense of whimsical adventure captured in straightforward, accessible musical language. The moderately fast tempo and story-driven character give the piece momentum and personality without overwhelming young hands.

Who it's for

Early elementary piano students ready to move beyond single-note exploration and into true melodic playing across both hands. This piece works beautifully for students in their first year of lessons who thrive on repertoire with narrative appeal and concrete imagery.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the tempo steady and moderately brisk; the skateboard story needs forward momentum, not a sluggish pace
  • Coordinate the hand position carefully during the opening measures so the right thumb and left fifth finger establish the melody clearly before passing notes between hands
  • If performing with the accompaniment, rehearse the hand-off moments where the melody shifts sides to ensure seamless phrase continuity
  • Use the fun-filled lyrics to shape the phrasing; let the words guide the musical storytelling even if you're playing without singing aloud

How to use it

Place this early in a recital to establish a warm, engaging tone; young audiences connect immediately with the skateboarding scenario. It also pairs well with other narrative-based early elementary solos to create a thematic mini-program around animals, adventure, or humor.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading five-finger patterns across both hands
  • Coordinating hand position shifts between right-hand thumb and left-hand fifth finger
  • Playing melody that alternates between hands while maintaining phrase continuity
  • Maintaining steady tempo in 4/4 meter at a moderately fast pace
  • Connecting musical phrasing to lyrical content and storytelling

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