Easy Piano Library: All Time Greats: Piano Book

Familiar melodies meet accessible voicings, giving you the pleasure of recognizing songs without the frustration of unrealistic hand positions or unmusical reductions. The arrangements honor the originals while respecting where early intermediate players actually are.

Students building solid technique who want access to genuine song standards rather than simplified doodles. This is ideal for pianists transitioning from elementary method books toward repertoire that connects to actual jazz, pop, and classic song traditions.

• Separate the melody from accompaniment rhythmically, even when both hands live in the treble register. Slight independence between them prevents muddiness.
• Lean into the harmonic motion rather than counting every beat. These standards were written for singers and dancers; let the chord changes shape your phrasing.
• Listen to recorded versions alongside the score. This is repertoire with tradition. Hearing how others voice the melody will inform your interpretive choices.
• Keep the tempo conversational. Easy arrangements often benefit from a relaxed pace that lets listeners absorb the tune clearly.

Build recitals around themed sets from this collection: an evening of jazz standards, American songbook selections, or film music. These pieces also bridge method book work and more demanding repertoire, letting students experience genuine musical literature during the transition year.

• Reading chord symbols and figured bass notation
• Balancing melody and accompaniment across the staff
• Interpreting jazz and popular music phrasing
• Recognizing and playing standard harmonic progressions
• Managing hand independence in mid-range positions