5 Fat Turkeys is a fun and flexible Thanksgiving piano piece for beginners, available as a solo, duet, or trio, with playful lyrics and a studio license.
Celebrate fall and Thanksgiving with 5 Fat Turkeys, a fun and flexible elementary piano ensemble for solo, duet, or trio performance. Perfect for multi-level elementary students, this piece introduces young learners to the joy of ensemble piano playing while reinforcing rhythm, coordination, and teamwork.
Who it’s for:
🎹 Multi-level elementary students. Part 1 works well for mid-elementary or intermediate players—or the teacher can perform this part. Part 2 is ideal for early elementary students, and Part 3 is simple enough to teach by rote.
What’s inside:
Part 1: eighth notes in Middle C position
Part 2: easy notes in C position with one interval of a 6th
Part 3: beginner-friendly, perfect for rote learning
Studio-licensed digital download (print unlimited copies for your students)
Challenges:
Students may want to play fast—encourage steady tempo so Part 1 can play clean eighth notes.
Why teachers love it:
Flexible Ensemble: Adaptable as a solo, duet, or trio for mixed-ability groups
Engaging Lyrics: The playful words—“5 fat turkeys are we, we slept all night in a tree…”—make learning fun and memorable
Fall & Thanksgiving Friendly: Not Halloween-themed, perfect for November lessons and seasonal recitals
Collaboration Skills: Students develop listening, timing, and musical expression while working together
Best Uses:
Elementary piano recitals
Group or ensemble lessons
Seasonal performances in the fall or Thanksgiving
What’s included:
Piano solo, duet, and trio arrangements
Adaptations for multiple skill levels
Printable sheet music for easy studio use
Bring the spirit of fall into your studio with 5 Fat Turkeys and watch your students shine as a Thanksgiving piano ensemble. This studio-licensed download allows unlimited use with your current students.
🙋♀️ FAQs:
Q: What levels of students can play 5 Fat Turkeys?
A: This piece is designed for multi-level groups. Part 1 is mid-elementary (or teacher/intermediate), Part 2 is late beginner/early elementary, and Part 3 is so easy it can be taught by rote.
Q: Can this piece be performed as a solo, duet, or trio?
A: Yes! You can use it as a stand-alone solo, a fun duet, or expand it into a trio for group lessons or recitals.
Q: Is this a Halloween piece?
A: No—it’s a Thanksgiving and fall-themed piece, making it perfect for November recitals when Halloween music is no longer in season.
Q: What teaching skills does this reinforce?
A: Rhythm, coordination, ensemble listening, and clean 8th note playing. It also builds confidence through collaboration.
Q: What does the studio license include?
A: You get unlimited printing for all your currently enrolled students, making this a flexible and cost-effective addition to your fall repertoire.
5 Fat Turkeys is a fun and flexible Thanksgiving piano piece for beginners, available as a solo, duet, or trio, with playful lyrics and a studio license.
Celebrate fall and Thanksgiving with 5 Fat Turkeys, a fun and flexible elementary piano ensemble for solo, duet, or trio performance. Perfect for multi-level elementary students, this piece introduces young learners to the joy of ensemble piano playing while reinforcing rhythm, coordination, and teamwork.
Who it’s for:
🎹 Multi-level elementary students. Part 1 works well for mid-elementary or intermediate players—or the teacher can perform this part. Part 2 is ideal for early elementary students, and Part 3 is simple enough to teach by rote.
What’s inside:
Part 1: eighth notes in Middle C position
Part 2: easy notes in C position with one interval of a 6th
Part 3: beginner-friendly, perfect for rote learning
Studio-licensed digital download (print unlimited copies for your students)
Challenges:
Students may want to play fast—encourage steady tempo so Part 1 can play clean eighth notes.
Why teachers love it:
Flexible Ensemble: Adaptable as a solo, duet, or trio for mixed-ability groups
Engaging Lyrics: The playful words—“5 fat turkeys are we, we slept all night in a tree…”—make learning fun and memorable
Fall & Thanksgiving Friendly: Not Halloween-themed, perfect for November lessons and seasonal recitals
Collaboration Skills: Students develop listening, timing, and musical expression while working together
Best Uses:
Elementary piano recitals
Group or ensemble lessons
Seasonal performances in the fall or Thanksgiving
What’s included:
Piano solo, duet, and trio arrangements
Adaptations for multiple skill levels
Printable sheet music for easy studio use
Bring the spirit of fall into your studio with 5 Fat Turkeys and watch your students shine as a Thanksgiving piano ensemble. This studio-licensed download allows unlimited use with your current students.
🙋♀️ FAQs:
Q: What levels of students can play 5 Fat Turkeys?
A: This piece is designed for multi-level groups. Part 1 is mid-elementary (or teacher/intermediate), Part 2 is late beginner/early elementary, and Part 3 is so easy it can be taught by rote.
Q: Can this piece be performed as a solo, duet, or trio?
A: Yes! You can use it as a stand-alone solo, a fun duet, or expand it into a trio for group lessons or recitals.
Q: Is this a Halloween piece?
A: No—it’s a Thanksgiving and fall-themed piece, making it perfect for November recitals when Halloween music is no longer in season.
Q: What teaching skills does this reinforce?
A: Rhythm, coordination, ensemble listening, and clean 8th note playing. It also builds confidence through collaboration.
Q: What does the studio license include?
A: You get unlimited printing for all your currently enrolled students, making this a flexible and cost-effective addition to your fall repertoire.
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