Let's Go Fly A Kite (from Mary Poppins): E-Z Play Today

Unbridled optimism set to music. The melody dances with lightness and whimsy, capturing that moment of pure childhood wonder when the kite finally lifts into the air.

Early intermediate pianists who need accessible material that still delivers genuine musical satisfaction. Students learning to read from lead sheets will find this format inviting, and absolute beginners can tackle it with confidence.

• Keep the tempo bouncy and energetic; this piece lives in the space between marching and skipping.
• Balance the melody so it sings above any accompaniment; resist the urge to pound the left hand.
• Lean into the character of the piece by exaggerating the phrase shapes slightly, especially at moments where the melody climbs.

Drop this into a film music unit to show students how standards from golden age musicals hold their appeal. It also pairs well with a Disney or Rodgers and Hammerstein exploration, and works beautifully as a standalone recital piece when students want to play something the audience will recognize and love immediately.

• Reading single-line melody with chord symbols
• Playing flowing legato lines in treble clef
• Coordinating simple left hand accompaniment patterns with right hand melody
• Maintaining steady pulse through moderately paced material