Tap Extravaganza - Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands): Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands)
5 Early Intermediate to Intermediate Piano Duets in Dance Styles
By Catherine Rollin
Level: Early Intermediate / Intermediate
Item: 00-PS-0017597
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Description
All of the pieces in the Dances for Two series are intended to capture the rhythmic essence of dance music. Just as two dancing partners work best when they're in sync, playing duets with great rhythmic chemistry is just as wonderful! Both the primo and secondo parts in Book 1 are written at the early intermediate level. Youths, teens and adults will all enjoy these charming pieces with seamless page turns and interesting parts where each partner has plenty of opportunity to lead and play the melody. A Federation Festivals 2024-2028 selection.
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Additional Details
Series:
Dances for Two
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
32
SKU:
00-PS-0017597
More about this title
About the Composer: Catherine Rollin
Catherine Rollin balances an active performance schedule with mentoring students who go on to win major competitions. She holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Oakland University School of Performing Arts, and has delivered workshops and masterclasses across the United States, Canada, Japan, and Taiwan.
Rollin's compositions have earned commissions from the Music Teachers National Association, MTNA's prestigious From the Pen to the Premiere series, and the Michigan Music Teachers Association. Her work appears regularly on National Federation of Music Clubs festival bulletins, and she has served as a judge for both the MTNA Student Composition Competition and the Lynn Freeman Olson Composition Contest. The Steinway Society featured her in concert as both composer and pianist, highlighting her ASCAP award-winning Museum Masterpieces series.
Why we love this
Rollin writes duets that actually sound like two equal partners talking back and forth, not one part carrying the load while the other fills in chords. The rhythmic backbone here is rock-solid and infectious; students naturally lock in together rather than fight the music. Best of all, these pieces work as well in a studio lesson as they do on a spring recital program.
What to expect
Rhythmically alive and grounded in the physicality of real dance music, these pieces move with purpose and joy. There's a sense of partnership and playfulness throughout; you're not just reading notes together, you're creating a conversation with musical momentum.
Who it's for
Student duet partners at the early intermediate level who want pieces with genuine musical substance, not just simple arrangements. Teachers seeking Federation Festivals repertoire will find a ready-made selection here. These work equally well for adults returning to music and for teenagers discovering the joy of ensemble playing.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the pulse together before you begin playing. A few counts of the rhythmic figure that appears in the piece will set you both up for success.
- Listen for when the melody passes between primo and secondo. The player who isn't playing the tune should play slightly lighter so the line stays connected and audible.
- The seamless page turns mean you can focus entirely on your partner, not on logistics. Use that freedom to make eye contact and play with real communication.
- Tap your foot together during rehearsal if the rhythmic chemistry feels loose. Once the groove locks, you can stop and just trust it.
How to use it
Perfect for a duet recital section or as a standalone performance piece that bridges technique and musicianship. Pair it with solo repertoire from different composers to show off your students' range, or program multiple selections from the Dances for Two series as a thematic block. The Federation Festivals selection makes it ideal for students working toward spring competition.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic synchronization between two players
- Listening and responding to a musical partner
- Trading the melody line between hands and parts
- Maintaining even tempo across page turns
- Balancing dynamic layers (foreground and accompaniment)
- Reading two independent musical lines simultaneously