Fantastic Fingers, Book 3: Late Elementary/Early Intermediate Piano Book

Goldston writes for the late elementary student with genuine understanding of what patterns stick in memory and what keeps hands engaged across the keyboard. The collection balances variety of style and sonic palette without sacrificing the coherence and accessibility that make students actually want to practice these pieces.

These pieces sparkle with clarity and purpose. Each solo has its own distinct character, yet they all share an underlying accessibility that comes from thoughtful writing; students experience the pleasure of sounding polished quickly, which builds momentum through the book.

Late elementary and early intermediate pianists ready to expand beyond five-finger positions and basic major keys. Teachers seeking a cohesive collection of original solos that students find genuinely rewarding to learn and perform.

• Explore the full range of the keyboard before diving into learning the notes. Many of these pieces ask students to travel beyond their familiar five-finger positions, so familiarizing yourself with the geography first builds confidence.
• Pay attention to the tonal centers and harmonic movement rather than treating each piece as isolated technical exercises. Goldston's patterns reward students who listen for shape and direction.
• Use the variety of styles as an opportunity to shift your practice approach with each new piece. A lyrical passage and a rhythmic etude demand different kinds of focus and muscle memory.

Pull individual solos for student recitals, studio classes, or end-of-term performances throughout the year. The range of moods and technical approaches also makes this collection ideal for supplementing method books or filling program slots where you need varied, reliable repertoire at this level.

• Extended keyboard navigation beyond five-finger positions
• Harmonic awareness through varied tonal centers
• Stylistic interpretation across contrasting musical characters
• Melodic phrasing and shaping
• Rhythmic precision in different meters and accompaniment patterns
• Quick memorization through accessible, logical construction