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Tambourine Dance: Piano Sheet

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Tambourine Dance: Piano Sheet

Tambourine Dance: Piano Sheet

By Martha Mier

Level: Late Elementary

Item: 00-25923
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The style and energy of a gypsy dance is found in this solo through the composer's use of crisp staccatos, accents and changes in tempo. Written in D major and A-B form with a coda, it takes on a modal character with the use of accidentals and parallel triads. Careful attention to all of the details will make this piece an exciting one for both the performer and the audience. It is destined to find its way on to recital and contest lists alike.

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Additional Details
Series: Alfred's Premier Piano Solos
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 4
UPC: 038081281568
SKU: 00-25923

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About the Composer: Martha Mier

Martha Mier

Martha Mier has shaped contemporary piano pedagogy through more than two centuries of published works, establishing herself as one of the most prolific voices in educational music since joining Alfred Music in 1989. Her compositions span all student levels and draw from diverse styles—jazz, blues, romantic impressionism, and character pieces—each crafted with genuine understanding of what young pianists need to grow. She earned her degree from Florida State University and maintained an active studio in Lake City, Florida while building credentials as a clinician, adjudicator, and church musician.

Mier's influence extends far beyond publication numbers. She co-authored Alfred's Premier Piano Course, the foundational method used by countless teachers, and her individual pieces appear regularly on the National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Festival list. Her work as a clinician has taken her across North America, Australia, and New Zealand, where she conducts workshops for teachers seeking to deepen their pedagogical approach. She holds state and national certification through the Music Teachers National Association, the Florida State Music Teachers Association, and the National Guild of Piano Teachers.

Why we love this

Mier demonstrates remarkable skill at building genuine rhythmic and harmonic interest without overwhelming a late elementary player. The gypsy dance idiom gives this piece character and style that students actually want to perform, while the crisp articulation and tempo shifts reward careful practice and offer a real challenge at this level.

What to expect

A whirlwind of energy and intrigue, this piece pulses with the spirit of a gypsy celebration. Staccato figures dance across the keyboard while unexpected harmonic shifts and sudden tempo changes keep the listener (and performer) anticipating what comes next, creating a recital moment that feels both technically assured and theatrically alive.

Who it's for

Late elementary pianists ready to tackle pieces with genuine stylistic content and rhythmic sophistication. Students at this level benefit from repertoire that demands attention to detail in articulation and dynamics while remaining firmly within their technical range.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the staccatos with intentional control rather than letting them sound clipped or careless; each note should have a clear attack and immediate release that still contributes to the overall phrase.
  • Mark the accents clearly on the score and isolate them in slow practice to ensure they land with confidence without disrupting the rhythmic flow.
  • Map out all tempo changes before rehearsing at speed; knowing exactly where the energy shifts will help you execute the transitions smoothly and keep the audience engaged through the form.
  • Lean into the modal character created by the accidentals; these unexpected pitches are what give the piece its exotic quality, so let them shine without apologizing.

How to use it

Slot this into a recital program where you want to break up longer lyrical pieces with something rhythmically vital and colorful. Its four-page length and character-piece styling also make it well suited to local music festival competitions, where the distinctive idiom and clear form appeal to adjudicators seeking evidence of student musicianship beyond technique.

Skills your students will build

  • Executing crisp staccatos with intentional tone control
  • Responding to dynamic and rhythmic accents
  • Navigating tempo changes and maintaining pulse through transitions
  • Reading and interpreting accidentals in modal harmonic contexts
  • Understanding binary form with coda
  • Performing character pieces with stylistic integrity

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