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Rainbows Are Beautiful: Elementary Piano Sheet

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Rainbows Are Beautiful: Elementary Piano Sheet

By Pat Heldman Johnson

Item: 98-S4169

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Written in middle C position and in 3/4 time, this sweet, legato piece for the elementary student contains just the right amount of hands-together playing to create a beautiful harmony. Students will enjoy the left-hand crossover at the very end, and the rich teacher duet part adds depth and beauty to this gentle song.

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Series: Spotlight Solo Sheets
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
UPC: 674398226511
SKU: 98-S4169

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Why we love this

Johnson writes with a genuine understanding of what early pianists need to feel successful. The hands-together texture here is substantial enough to sound complete but never overwhelming, and the teacher duet transforms a simple piece into something that sounds genuinely beautiful in performance. That final left-hand crossover feels like a real accomplishment without requiring years of technique.

What to expect

A soft, unhurried piece that feels like looking at something delicate and precious. The 3/4 meter creates an almost waltz-like quality, but the legato writing keeps it gentle rather than grand. There is genuine richness here, especially when the teacher part fills in the harmonic picture around the student's simple, beautiful melody.

Who it's for

This piece suits students in their first or second year of piano study who are comfortable playing in both hands simultaneously and ready to experience how their part combines with another. It works equally well for recital or studio performance, offering a showcase moment without the technical demands that often discourage younger pianists.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the legato line in the right hand by listening for the natural rise and fall of the melody rather than playing every note with equal weight.
  • Let the teacher duet establish the gentle character during the introduction; students can then follow its harmonic support without rushing.
  • Practice the left-hand crossover slowly and separately until the hand position feels natural, then integrate it into the final phrase at tempo.
  • Maintain steady 3/4 pulse by feeling the gentle triple meter rather than counting; this piece invites a natural sway.

How to use it

Feature this alongside other early-level solos in a student recital to showcase legato and hand coordination work. The teacher duet makes it an effective choice for collaborative performances where studio teachers and students perform together, or use it to build student confidence in ensemble playing before introducing more complex duo literature.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining legato touch across hand position changes
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment in both hands
  • Reading and executing left-hand position crossover
  • Maintaining steady pulse in 3/4 time with a singing quality
  • Listening for harmonic context provided by a teacher part

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