The Quest for Erebor (from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug): Big Note Piano
Big Note Piano Selections from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
By Howard Shore / arr. Carol Matz
Level: Big Note
Item: 00-PS-0015939
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Description
With The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, audiences worldwide were transported back to Middle-earth for more thrills and adventure. 14 pieces from Howard Shore's brilliant score have been arranged for Big Note Piano. Pianists will have both classic and new themes from the epic journey right at their fingertips as they play. In addition to the piano arrangements, this beautifully produced souvenir folio features an array of colorful photos from the film. Titles: The Quest for Erebor * Erebor * Bree * Beorn * Woodland Realm * Bard, A Man of Lake-town * Bard and Family * Girion, Lord of Dale * Girion and Bard * Lake-town Bard * House of Durin * Smaug * I See Fire * Beyond the Forest.
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Additional Details
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
40
SKU:
00-PS-0015939
More about this title
About the Composer: Howard Shore
Howard Shore has composed the scores for Peter Jackson's entire Middle-earth saga, earning three Academy Awards for his work on The Lord of the Rings trilogy. His orchestral writing combines leitmotif technique with sweeping melodic lines that define character and place, making his scores essential listening for understanding film composition at the highest level.
Why we love this
Carol Matz's big note arrangements capture Shore's signature themes without sacrificing their emotional weight. Young pianists encounter genuine film scoring orchestration translated into playable form, and the curated collection spans the full dramatic arc of the story rather than cherry-picking single moments.
What to expect
Majestic and cinematic, these arrangements balance heroic adventure with moments of quiet reflection. Playing them invokes the sweeping landscapes and character journeys of Middle-earth, with Shore's rich harmonic palette translated into textures that feel both accessible and substantial.
Who it's for
Young pianists progressing beyond beginner materials who are ready for ensemble-scale themes and film music repertoire. Teachers seeking engaging intermediate repertoire that connects music education to students' lived experience of contemporary film.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance melody and accompaniment by giving the right hand a singing quality even in slower passages; Shore's themes demand musicality over technical display.
- Observe tempo fluctuations carefully. These pieces shift between reflective moments and driving adventure music; the accompaniment patterns should support the emotional temperature of each section.
- Let the rich harmonic language breathe. Shore favors color and resonance over rapid harmonic change, so pedal choices matter significantly to the overall sound.
How to use it
Program individual pieces as recital selections that appeal to film music enthusiasts and create a concert arc around a unifying theme. Use the collection in studio settings where students seek repertoire that connects to popular culture while maintaining musical integrity.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing big note notation with two-hand coordination
- Interpreting dynamic shaping across full-length thematic material
- Managing varied accompaniment patterns (block chords, broken figurations, ostinatos)
- Pedaling for tonal color and harmonic resonance
- Connecting musical narrative across a multi-piece collection