FJH Federation Favorites, Book 4: Early Intermediate/Intermediate Piano Book

This collection gives you 13 distinct pieces that actually sound like music, not exercises. Each selection stands alone as a complete recital or audition offering, so you're not hunting through a book searching for something performable.

These pieces have color and narrative without requiring advanced technique. You'll find waltzes with dramatic flair, character pieces that evoke specific imagery, and rhythmic studies that don't feel like work.

Students solidifying their early intermediate skills and ready to tackle pieces with real musical personality. Piano teachers building recital programs that don't rely on the same handful of overused selections.

• Approach the character pieces like "Waltz of the Vampires" and "Raging Storm" with the same rhythmic precision you'd demand in technique work; these aren't impressionistic pieces that forgive sloppy timing.
• Study the tempo markings closely before assigning. The range of tempos across the collection means each student needs a clear performance target, not a guessed speed.
• Use contrasting pieces back-to-back in recitals. Pairing something descriptive like "Navajo Legend" with a rhythmically driven piece like "Tarentella Viva!" keeps audiences engaged across the program.

Draw from this collection throughout the year for quarterly recitals or studio performances. A single book lets students explore different styles and moods without chasing multiple composers, making consistent practice assignments easier to manage.

• Sustaining musical character through a complete piece
• Tempo consistency in rhythmically driven passages
• Interpreting tempo and character indications
• Pedal control in descriptive, atmospheric pieces
• Dynamic contrast at the early intermediate level
• Reading accidentals and key changes within familiar harmonic contexts