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Slightly Blue: Piano Sheet

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Slightly Blue: Piano Sheet

Slightly Blue: Piano Sheet

By Martha Mier

Level: Late Elementary

Item: 00-14722
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This is a late elementary piano solo in 3/4 meter that explores the melodic blues scale in the key of C with a motive that utilizes both E-flat and E-natural. Seventh chord harmonies are presented in simplified form and there is a first and second ending.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 4
UPC: 038081129761
SKU: 00-14722

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About the Composer: Martha Mier

Martha Mier

Martha Mier has been composing educational piano music for nearly four decades, establishing herself as a trusted voice in piano pedagogy through her work with Alfred Music Publishing since 1989. Her background includes studio teaching in Florida, professional accompaniment work, and extensive involvement with major music education organizations including the Music Teachers National Association and the National Guild of Piano Teachers. Mier's credentials as a state and nationally certified piano teacher inform every piece she writes.

As a frequent clinician and adjudicator, Mier has presented workshops across the United States and internationally in Australia and New Zealand. Her output spans more than 200 educational publications, and her compositions appear regularly in the National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Festival Bulletin. Beyond solo works, she has contributed to Alfred's Premier Piano Course and developed popular series including Jazz, Rags & Blues and Romantic Impressions.

Why we love this

Mier writes idiomatically for developing pianists without sacrificing genuine musicality. This piece introduces blues harmony in its most accessible form, using the melodic blues scale naturally within a short four-page solo that rewards careful listening. The interplay between E-flat and E-natural keeps the harmonic language interesting without overwhelming a late elementary student.

What to expect

The piece carries the relaxed swagger of blues music while remaining firmly grounded in classical form. The interplay of E-flat and E-natural creates a gentle tension that feels distinctly bluesy without requiring advanced technique, and the 3/4 meter gives it a lyrical, lilting quality that distinguishes it from more rhythmically driven jazz pieces.

Who it's for

Late elementary pianists ready to move beyond diatonic writing and explore jazz-influenced harmony within a manageable solo. This piece fits students who respond well to contemporary idioms and want to experience blues vocabulary early in their playing journey.

How to get the most out of it

  • Separate the blues scale exploration from harmonic context first. Play the melody alone to internalize the distinctive E-flat and E-natural color before combining hands.
  • Shape the phrase during the repetition of the motive rather than simply replaying it identically. Small dynamic adjustments signal growth and maintain listener interest.
  • Balance the simplified seventh chord voicings so they support the melody without muddying the blues character. Keep the left hand lean and rhythmically precise.

How to use it

Pair this with other contemporary solos in a student recital to show breadth beyond traditional repertoire, or program it alongside folk arrangements to demonstrate how different musical traditions approach melody and harmony. The accessible blues language makes it an excellent teaching piece for a studio master class exploring genre exploration at elementary levels.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and performing the melodic blues scale with chromatic voice leading
  • Interpreting seventh chord harmonies in simplified voicings
  • Managing first and second endings with phrase clarity
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment in jazz-influenced textures
  • Sustaining musical interest through motive repetition and development

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