Movie & TV Hits for Teens, Book 2: Piano Book

Coates understands what teenage pianists actually want to play, and he delivers recognizable film and television music without overwhelming the intermediate player. Each arrangement preserves the melodic and harmonic identity of the original while keeping the technical demands reasonable, making practice sessions feel rewarding rather than frustrating.

A direct line to the big screen and streaming favorites. These arrangements translate cinematic storytelling and memorable themes into piano language, letting you play the music that drew you to the instrument in the first place.

Teenage pianists working at the intermediate level who want contemporary, recognizable repertoire that doesn't require conservatory-level technique. This collection appeals to students motivated by film and television music, offering immediate gratification alongside solid skill development.

• Bring out the main melody in your right hand; these arrangements are designed so the tune stays prominent even when accompaniment patterns shift underneath it.
• Work through the rhythm patterns in the left hand before combining hands, especially in pieces with syncopated or repetitive figures like The Big Bang Theory.
• Listen to the original recordings of films or shows you don't know yet; recognizing the source material will inform your phrasing and help you understand the mood Coates captured.

Use individual pieces from this collection in student recitals, where teenage performers can engage audiences with music everyone recognizes. The variety of styles and sources also makes this an ideal recital resource when you need contrasting pieces that maintain consistent technical demands.

• Reading and executing steady rhythmic patterns across multiple measures
• Balancing melody and accompaniment in the right and left hands
• Sustaining musical phrasing across moderate tempos and song forms
• Interpreting dynamics and articulation to shape familiar melodies