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Lizards: Piano Sheet

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Lizards: Piano Sheet

Lizards: Piano Sheet

By Catherine Rollin

Level: Late Elementary

Item: 00-22411
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Any child who has tried to catch lizards will find their movements perfectly depicted in this solo. As lizards move quickly with lots of twists and turns, so does this piece. The right hand melody is chromatic, yet stays mostly in one position and does not require any finger crossings. The left hand provides a more static accompaniment to the melody but does cross over occasionally and moves chromatically in the B section.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 4
UPC: 038081232928
SKU: 00-22411

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About the Composer: Catherine Rollin

Catherine Rollin

Catherine Rollin balances an active performance schedule with mentoring students who have earned significant recognition at competitions. She holds degrees from the University of Michigan (Bachelor of Musical Arts with distinction) and Oakland University School of Performing Arts (Master of Music), and has delivered workshops and masterclasses across the United States, Canada, Japan, and Taiwan.

Rollin's compositional work has received commissions from Clavier Companion magazine, the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), and the Michigan Music Teachers Association. Her pieces have been selected for the National Federation of Music Clubs Festivals Bulletin, and she has served as a judge for the MTNA Student Composition Competition and the Lynn Freeman Olson Composition Contest. In 2018, the MTNA commissioned her work Suite Detroit, a trio for flute, alto saxophone, and piano, which premiered at the national conference. That same year, the Steinway Society featured her in concert as both composer and pianist, highlighting her ASCAP award-winning series Museum Masterpieces.

Why we love this

Rollin captures literal animal behavior in musical terms here, translating the darting, unpredictable nature of lizards into a genuinely engaging character piece for young pianists. The right hand's chromatic melody stays accessible by avoiding finger crossings and excessive position changes, while the left hand's occasional chromaticism in the B section keeps the accompaniment from becoming purely static. Students get rhythmic vitality and musical storytelling without confronting technical barriers that would distract from performance.

What to expect

Playful and slightly mischievous, with quick darts and sudden directional changes that keep the listener engaged. The piece has an almost theatrical quality, inviting the pianist to embody the quick, jerky movements of a small creature navigating the world.

Who it's for

Young pianists in late elementary study who are ready for pieces with narrative content and chromatic material but need repertoire that respects their technical limitations. Teachers seeking a fun, imaginative solo that builds technical confidence through recognizable character work rather than abstract finger patterns.

How to get the most out of it

  • Focus on articulation clarity in the right hand; the chromatic movement will sound muddy if notes bleed together. Separate each note with intention, mimicking the quick, distinct movements of the lizard itself.
  • Allow the left hand accompaniment to sit slightly back in the mix so the melodic line remains the clear focal point throughout.
  • Treat the B section's chromatic movement in the left hand as a temporary shift in energy; prepare the hand position change in advance to avoid hesitation.

How to use it

This works beautifully on a recital program featuring character pieces or animal-themed repertoire, especially for a student recital. Its short length and appealing concept make it suitable for studio performance days, music festival competitions at the late elementary level, or as a musical interlude in a multi-arts program.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and executing chromatic passages in the treble clef
  • Maintaining hand position stability while playing mostly stationary melody
  • Managing occasional left hand position shifts with smooth voice leading
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment dynamically
  • Translating programmatic content (animal movement) into musical interpretation

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