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Without My Games: Piano Sheet

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Without My Games: Piano Sheet

Without My Games: Piano Sheet

By Tom Gerou

Level: Early Elementary

Item: 00-46817
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This fun elementary piece about the joy of playing video games is written in 3/4 meter, with the hands alternating between C position and D position. It provides opportunities for contrasting legato and staccato articulations, as well as various dynamics. An optional duet part provides a supportive, lilting accompaniment.

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Additional Details
Series: Signature Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 4
ISBN10: 1-4706-3968-8
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-3968-6
UPC: 038081535401
SKU: 00-46817

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About the Composer: Tom Gerou

Tom Gerou

Tom Gerou has established himself as a prolific voice in music education, with over 160 compositions and publications to his name. His output spans reference works like the Essential Dictionary of Music Notation and Essential Dictionary of Orchestration alongside accessible original compositions and arrangements that teachers actually use in their studios every day. His piano arrangements appear throughout Alfred's Basic Piano Library series, making his voice familiar to generations of young pianists.

Educated at the University of Southern California and Yale University (where he earned his Master's in composition), Gerou brings both craft and pedagogical insight to his writing. His commissions from major music education organizations and his awards including a Morton Gould Young Composer Award reflect his standing in the field. He has taught and presented workshops across North America and internationally, sharing his perspective on music composition and education.

Why we love this

Gerou captures something genuine about what kids actually enjoy without condescending. The piece respects early elementary pianists by giving them real musical choices, legato versus staccato, dynamic shaping, while keeping the hand positions manageable. That optional duet part transforms a solo into something more socially engaging, whether you're teaching one student or several.

What to expect

Cheerful and sprightly, with a gentle swing in the triple meter that feels almost dance-like. The contrast between legato warmth and staccato brightness creates a playful musical conversation, matching the excitement of the subject without veering into novelty.

Who it's for

Early elementary pianists who are ready to move beyond open-position pieces and explore hand position shifts with confidence. Teachers looking for contemporary repertoire that connects to students' actual lives rather than distant historical contexts.

How to get the most out of it

  • Differentiate the articulations clearly. Have students practice the legato sections with a singing tone, then switch to crisp staccato without losing the lilting 3/4 pulse.
  • The alternating C and D positions are straightforward, but make sure students understand the hand shift happens on beats that land naturally. Slow it down if needed.
  • If using the duet part, the accompanying voice supports without overwhelming. Let that lilting accompaniment anchor the tempo while the soloist focuses on phrasing.
  • Dynamics matter here as much as the articulation changes. Mark them in during practice so students hear the shape of each phrase.

How to use it

This works perfectly for a young student's first or second recital, lending a contemporary voice to a program of traditional solos. The optional duet also makes it suitable for studio group performances or parent-child recitals where participation matters as much as individual achievement.

Skills your students will build

  • Hand position shifts between C and D position
  • Contrasting articulation (legato versus staccato) within the same piece
  • Dynamic shaping and control
  • Playing in 3/4 meter with secure pulse
  • Ensemble listening (when performed with the duet part)

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