Peaceful Hearts (for right hand alone) - Piano Solo: Piano
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Peaceful Hearts (for right hand alone) - Piano Solo: Piano

By Dennis Alexander

Level: Late Intermediate

Item: 00-PB-0000753
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Sweeping arpeggios create a tranquil feeling in this late intermediate piano solo for right hand alone. This two-page piece is in the key of F major with a modulating middle section. A Federation Festivals 2024-2028 selection.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 4
SKU: 00-PB-0000753

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About the Composer: Dennis Alexander

Dennis Alexander

Dennis Alexander has been a defining voice in educational piano composition for nearly four decades. Since 1986, his partnership with Alfred Music Publishing has produced over 400 published works and recordings that reach students across all levels worldwide. His career as a performer, pedagogue, and clinician spans from his early days at the University of Montana (where he taught for 24 years and chaired the piano department) through faculty positions at Cal State Fullerton and Cal State Northridge, culminating in an active composing and touring schedule based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Beyond the studio and concert hall, Alexander's influence extends through his leadership in music education advocacy. He served as president of the Montana State Music Teachers Association, regularly conducts master classes at state and national conventions, and has been invited to judge international competitions and lead workshops across Asia and beyond. His versatility as a soloist, accompanist, and chamber collaborator (including a New York debut at Carnegie Recital Hall) informs every piece he writes for students, bringing professional musicianship to the pedagogical world.

Why we love this

Alexander writes right-hand solos that sound complete and artistically satisfying rather than compromised. The sweeping arpeggios here create genuine musical substance without requiring the left hand, making it ideal for students recovering from injury, building independence, or preparing for festival play within a focused technical goal.

What to expect

Serene and flowing, with arpeggios that feel like water moving across a calm surface. The harmonic modulation invites a brief sense of discovery before settling back into the peaceful tonal center, creating a small but satisfying emotional arc.

Who it's for

Late intermediate pianists preparing for competition or recital, students rebuilding strength or dexterity after injury, and those ready to explore the musical independence that right-hand-alone writing offers. This piece also serves advanced beginners approaching the boundary between early intermediate and late intermediate work.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the arpeggios by thinking of them as singing lines rather than decorative figures. Let the implied melody inside the broken chord patterns guide your phrasing.
  • Balance sustain with clarity through the sweep. Hold the opening notes of each arpeggio while rolling smoothly into the lighter passing tones.
  • Explore the tonal shift at the modulation by adjusting your dynamic level slightly upward. This signals the harmonic pivot without needing text reminders.
  • Record yourself to hear whether the two-page arc builds naturally toward the return to F major. Festival judges notice intentional architecture.

How to use it

Program this as a palate cleanser between heavier Romantic-era works, or pair it with other single-hand solos to highlight technical specialization. Its Federation Festivals 2024-2028 certification makes it an excellent choice for spring competition seasons, and its two-page length works well as an opener on a student recital.

Skills your students will build

  • Right-hand independence and control in extended arpeggio patterns
  • Phrasing and line shaping within broken chord textures
  • Harmonic awareness through modulation (recognition of key shift to and from F major)
  • Sustain pedal coordination with arpeggio execution
  • Interpretive maturity in translating 'sweeping' and 'tranquil' from prose into musical gesture

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