Fun & Games, Book 2: Elementary Piano Book

Book 2 delivers what the first book promised and then expands it, more personality, more surprises, and more reasons for students to actually want to practice. The glissandos and interactive pieces create natural performance moments that belong in a recital, not just a lesson.

Witty without being silly, these pieces sparkle with unexpected musical moments that keep both player and listener delighted. You'll find yourself smiling at clever harmonic twists and clever rhythmic pranks that feel earned rather than forced.

Elementary pianists ready for playful challenges beyond standard method books, and teachers who want their recitals to feature pieces with genuine charm. This collection works especially well for students who need encouragement and delight in their practice routine.

• Prepare glissandos slowly and deliberately before performance; map out which fingers work best for each slide and practice them separately until they're clean.
• Build momentum through the "interactive" pieces by encouraging students to listen intently to their partner or accompaniment, treating these moments like genuine ensemble playing.
• Let the humor breathe; students often rush funny passages. A well-timed pause or slightly elongated phrase often lands better than speed.

Slot these pieces into spring recitals where they'll stand out among more conventional repertoire, or use them as earned rewards in a studio once students have mastered core technical material. They pair well with classical pieces as program relief, your audience gets a genuine laugh between heavier works.

• Playing glissandos with control and musicality
• Responding to and maintaining tempo in ensemble contexts
• Interpreting dynamic markings for expressive effect
• Reading and executing rhythmic surprises and syncopation
• Coordinating with a partner or accompanist in interactive arrangements