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Grand One-Hand Solos for Piano, Book 2: Piano Book

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Grand One-Hand Solos for Piano, Book 2: Piano Book

8 Elementary Pieces for Right or Left Hand Alone

By Melody Bober

Level: Elementary

Item: 00-39101
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Students with an injured arm or hand can continue their piano studies in spite of their injury with this series by Melody Bober. Each volume features pieces written especially for the right or left hand in a variety of styles, keys, meters, and tempos. Book 2 contains eight pieces---four for the right hand and four for the left hand---each one providing the unique opportunity to develop the other hand while still progressing technically and musically.

"This collection is perfect for isolating and curing reading and technical weaknesses associated with a particular hand, as well as developing awareness that one hand is capable of voicing and artistic performance."
---Yiyi Ku, MusicTeachersHelper.com

Titles: Circus! (RH) * Medieval Faire (RH) * Twinkling Stars (RH) * Fanfare for Bells (RH) * Lazy Day (LH) * Mystery Novel (LH) * T-Rex Trek (LH) * Snowbird Waltz (LH).

"It's nice to know music has been written for these circumstances!"
- Jean Ritter, Progressions


A Federation Festivals 2024-2028 selection.

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Series: Grand One-Hand Solos for Piano
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 16
ISBN10: 0-7390-8796-7
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-8796-1
UPC: 038081435305
SKU: 00-39101

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About the Composer: Melody Bober

Melody Bober

Melody Bober composes piano music grounded in her dual expertise as both educator and performer. She holds a bachelor's degree in music education from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and a Master of Arts in piano performance from Minnesota State University, Moorhead, where she studied with accomplished pianists including Joel Shapiro and Andrew Froelich.

With over two decades of teaching experience across public school, university, and private studio settings, Bober brings real classroom insight to her compositions. She remains active as a church pianist, accompanist, and clinician, traveling across North America to lead workshops and conventions for piano teachers. Her work reflects a commitment to creating pieces that deepen musical understanding and build genuine enthusiasm for the instrument.

Why we love this

Bober addresses a genuine need that many piano teachers face: students with hand or arm injuries don't have to stop learning. Book 2 delivers eight purposefully written pieces that let students maintain forward progress while rehabilitating, and the variety of styles and keys ensures the practice remains musically engaging rather than therapeutic-feeling. The endorsement from Federation Festivals recognition confirms this collection works in real recital and assessment contexts.

What to expect

The eight pieces span accessible musical landscapes, from playful and energetic ("Circus!") to contemplative and lyrical ("Snowbird Waltz"). Each one is shaped to feel complete even with only one hand performing, balancing melodic interest with technical challenge in a way that keeps students musically satisfied rather than limited.

Who it's for

Elementary pianists recovering from hand or arm injuries who need to continue developing without waiting for full recovery. Teachers will also find these pieces valuable for isolating technical or reading issues in one hand, or for building single-hand independence as a broader skill for all students.

How to get the most out of it

  • Attend to dynamics and phrasing even when playing with a single hand; one hand must carry the full musical voice without the support of counterpoint or harmonic texture to lean on.
  • Practice hand independence by working through the pieces in your weaker hand first, since that hand benefits most from the focused technical work.
  • Use the stylistic variety (circus, medieval faire, waltz, trek music) to explore different articulations and tones; "Circus!" will require a different touch than "Lazy Day."

How to use it

Feature one of these pieces in a student recital alongside the student's two-hand work to demonstrate musical continuity and resilience during recovery. The stylistic range also makes these valuable assignments for students working on a specific weakness in either hand's technique; assign "T-Rex Trek" or "Fanfare for Bells" to build right-hand strength, or "Mystery Novel" and "Lazy Day" to develop left-hand facility.

Skills your students will build

  • Single-hand independence and voicing (creating complete musical phrases with one hand alone)
  • Technical facility and strength in the rehabilitating or weaker hand
  • Sight-reading across various keys, meters, and tempos
  • Pedal awareness and control for sustaining tone without harmonic support
  • Stylistic interpretation in contrasting genres (march, medieval, waltz, contemporary)

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