David Carr Glover Method for Piano: Christmas at the Piano, Level 2: Piano Book

Warm and accessible, these arrangements bring the comfort of familiar carols and traditional songs within reach for pianists still developing their technique. The book maintains the inviting Glover aesthetic that encourages young players to explore new music without intimidation.

Level 2 students working through the Glover Method curriculum who want to play recognizable holiday music right away. Teachers also use this book as a reward during the winter season and as a source for easy duet material to perform together.

• Balance the melody clearly against any accompaniment parts, especially in arrangements with teacher duets. The student voice should sing through without getting buried.
• Work the hand coordination in duet passages slowly first, establishing independence before adding tempo.
• Listen for opportunities to shape phrases with subtle dynamic changes rather than playing every arrangement straight. Even simple arrangements reward intentional phrasing.

Assign these pieces as supplementary material alongside your regular Glover Method book starting in October so students have time to learn them for December recitals or winter concerts. The duet options work especially well for student-teacher performances or ensemble recital segments.

• Playing duet coordination with a partner at different technical levels
• Accompanying a melody line while maintaining rhythmic independence
• Sight-reading traditional melodies arranged in Glover-style progressions
• Balancing melody and harmony within a single hand or between both hands