Easy Piano Library: Great Songwriters 15 Songs: Piano Book

Fresh and accessible. These arrangements let pianists experience the joy of playing songs they know in a form that fits their hands and reading level right now. The music feels contemporary and personal rather than classical and distant.

Early intermediate pianists (roughly grades 2-3) who are ready for pieces beyond basic five-finger patterns but still benefit from recognizable material and straightforward notation. Students preparing recitals, casual performers who enjoy popular songs, and teachers looking for repertoire that builds technique without overwhelming young players.

• Balance melody and accompaniment carefully; easy arrangements often rely on clear voice leading rather than thick textures, so let the right hand sing without drowning out the harmonic foundation in the left.
• Practice hands separately until the coordination feels natural, especially in passages where the left hand moves beyond simple block chords.
• Maintain consistent tempo even when the arrangement seems simple; a steady pulse prevents the music from feeling tentative or rushed.

Select individual songs for student recitals, studio recitals, or casual performance events. Pair selections from this collection with classical pieces to create balanced programs that speak to different audiences. Teachers can also use individual songs from the book as supplementary material to reinforce technique during regular lessons.

• Reading note-to-note melodic lines with confident rhythm
• Coordinating independent left-hand accompaniment patterns with right-hand melody
• Sustaining steady tempo through multi-section forms
• Building confidence through recognizable, modern material
• Interpreting simple harmonic progressions and voicings