Un-Halloween Piano Solos by Chrissy Ricker

Not everyone celebrates Halloween, so these “Un-Halloween” options from Chrissy Ricker will strike all the right spooky notes, without the overt Halloween theme.

1. “Into the Storm” (Late Beginner)

A mysterious solo for late beginners that captures the mood of a dark and stormy night! This pattern-based piece includes several techniques that give it a spooky sound: C minor five-finger patterns moving up and down the piano, short chromatic passages, and playing both hands 8vb. The use of patterns also makes this piece a great candidate for rote teaching.

Into the Storm

Into the Storm, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is a fast and flashy showcase solo for mid- to late-beginners. Quick chromatic patterns and showy hand crossings give this piece virtuosic appeal!

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This piece is part of the Easy Perfect Patterns songbook.

Easy Perfect Patterns

Easy Perfect Patterns is a collection of twelve fun and engaging pieces composed by Chrissy Ricker. Graded for late beginners, these pattern-based pieces will delight students of all ages!

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2. “Nemesis” (Late Beginner)

I love using intriguing vocabulary words as titles for my pieces, as this piece demonstrates! “Nemesis” depicts an epic, movie-style showdown between a hero and a villain. The repeated bass notes and driving melody will appeal to fans of scary music as well as students who love cinematic-style pieces.

Listen to “Nemesis”:

Nemesis

Nemesis is an easy minor-key showcase solo composed by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Perfect Patterns songbook.

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This piece is part of the Perfect Patterns songbook.

Perfect Patterns

Perfect Patterns is a collection of twelve exciting showcase-style solos by Chrissy Ricker. These pattern-based pieces are ideal for early intermediates and cover a wide array of styles.

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3. “Stealth Mode” (Early Intermediate)

A touch of mystery and a hint of jazz make this piece a student favorite. This sneaky solo gives students the opportunity to work on maintaining a steady bass line and playing both hands in the bass clef. Students and audiences alike will also enjoy the surprise ending!

Stealth Mode

Stealth Mode is a minor-key showcase solo for early intermediates composed by Chrissy Ricker. This piece provides a great opportunity for students to work on playing a steady baseline and reading in the bass clef for both hands.

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This piece is part of the Let’s Quest: Volume 2 songbook.

Let’s Quest! Volume 2

Have video game lovers in your studio? Of course you do! Let’s Quest Volume 2 is a collection of eight video game inspired showcase solos and two duets composed by Chrissy Ricker, that will delight early intermediates of all ages in your studio!

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4. “Daredevil” (Early Intermediate)

Just like the title suggests, this showstopping piece is sure to wow audiences! “Daredevil” gives students practice navigating quick position shifts, playing across a wide range of the keyboard, and crossing hand over hand. The minor key and syncopated rhythm add to the excitement of this recital-worthy solo.

Listen to “Daredevil”:

Daredevil

Daredevil, is a fast and flashy showcase solo for early intermediates composed by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Perfect Patterns songbook.

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This piece is part of the Perfect Patterns songbook.

Perfect Patterns

Perfect Patterns is a collection of twelve exciting showcase-style solos by Chrissy Ricker. These pattern-based pieces are ideal for early intermediates and cover a wide array of styles.

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5. “Phoenix Rising” (Intermediate)

This dramatic piece depicts the mythical phoenix rising from the ashes. Fast broken chords and sweeping passagework combine to create a magical atmosphere that will appeal to intermediate students of all ages. The patterned nature of this piece also makes it sound more difficult than it is to play. 

Phoenix Rising

Phoenix Rising, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is a fast and flashy showcase solo for intermediates.

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This piece is part of the Let’s Quest: Volume 4 songbook.

Let’s Quest! Volume 4

Have video game lovers in your studio? Of course you do! Let’s Quest Volume 4 is a collection of eight video game inspired showcase solos and two evenly-leveled duets composed by Chrissy Ricker, that will delight intermediates of all ages in your studio!

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👋 How about some awesome songbooks by Chrissy Ricker?

Mission: X Play Ball!

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Rhapsodies and Reveries

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Mission: X Volume Two

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Let’s Quest! Volume 2

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Easy Rhapsodies and Reveries

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Better Together: Volume Two

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