Erebor (from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey): Easy Piano
Sheet Music Selections from the Motion Picture
Music composed by Howard Shore / arr. Dan Coates
Level: Easy Piano
Item: 00-PS-0015899
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Description
Play selections from Howard Shore's brilliant score to The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey! The eight arrangements in this collection are notably easier to play than those in the separately published piano/vocal edition. For The Hobbit, Howard Shore masterfully expands upon the musical palette of Middle-earth, blending familiar motifs from the The Lord of the Rings trilogy with an exciting array of memorable new themes. In addition to the piano arrangements, this beautifully produced souvenir folio features an array of colorful photos from the film. Titles: An Unexpected Party * Misty Mountains * The Adventure Begins * Song of the Lonely Mountain * Dreaming of Bag End * A Very Respectable Hobbit * Erebor * The Dwarf Lords.
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Additional Details
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
36
SKU:
00-PS-0015899
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About the Composer: Howard Shore
Howard Shore is a three-time Academy Award-winning composer whose orchestral scores have defined major film franchises. He composed the complete musical landscapes for both The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit trilogy, creating some of the most recognizable and musically complex film scores of the 21st century. His work demonstrates masterful orchestration, thematic development, and the ability to sustain musical coherence across multiple films.
Shore's approach to Middle-earth composition combines leitmotif technique with richly layered instrumental textures. His scores have become standard teaching examples in film music courses, and his arrangements for various instruments and skill levels have made his work accessible to student musicians worldwide.
Why we love this
These arrangements capture the cinematic sweep of Shore's score without overwhelming early intermediate pianists. The familiar themes and vivid film imagery make learning genuinely motivating, while Dan Coates' adaptations preserve the emotional impact of the original music in ways that justify the technical effort required.
What to expect
These pieces evoke the wonder and adventure of Tolkien's world. Mountain landscapes and dwarf kingdoms emerge through Shore's rich harmonic language, while gentler moments like 'Dreaming of Bag End' bring warmth and introspection. The music swings between grandeur and intimacy, giving your hands satisfying material to shape.
Who it's for
Early intermediate pianists who want to play recognizable, musically substantial material. Students familiar with the films bring extra motivation, but even those new to Middle-earth will find rewarding themes and accessible technical challenges.
How to get the most out of it
- Listen to the original film score before you begin learning; Shore's orchestral colors inform how you should shape each phrase and balance the melody against the accompaniment.
- Pay attention to tempo markings and dynamic shifts, which carry much of the storytelling weight in these pieces. Subtle rubato in the lyrical passages like 'Dreaming of Bag End' can make the difference between playing the notes and conveying the scene.
- In pieces with repeated accompaniment patterns, resist the urge to rush; steady rhythm keeps the music grounded, especially in the adventure-themed selections.
How to use it
This collection works beautifully as a recital program on its own or as a thematic grouping within a longer concert. A pianist could also program individual selections alongside other film music to showcase how memorable themes serve storytelling, or use them as rewards for students who've completed method book milestones.
Skills your students will build
- Pedal control in sustained harmonic passages
- Managing hand independence between melodic and accompaniment voices
- Tempo flexibility and rubato within a steady pulse
- Shaping longer phrases with intentional dynamic arc
- Reading varied time signatures and key centers across a collection