Thunder! is an exciting elementary piano solo that lets students explore stormy sounds and musical storytelling. Perfect for mid-elementary piano students, this dramatic piece captures the thrill of a thunderstorm while keeping the notes attainable.
Who it’s for:
🎹 Mid-elementary students ready for a bold and expressive solo.
What’s inside:
D position with simple rhythms
One flat accidental for variety
RH thumb on D with finger crossover to middle C
Octave changes for a fuller sound
Optional ending glissando for dramatic flair
Why teachers love it:
This elementary piano storm piece builds expressive playing, dynamics, and drama. Students clap loudly to imitate thunder, explore rumbling low notes, and finish with a dazzling glissando. The music tells the story of a little dachshund dashing for cover during a storm—adding humor and narrative to the lesson.
Best uses:
Perfect as a recital showpiece for elementary students
Great for teaching dynamics, octave shifts, and storytelling through music
Adds variety to a fall or spring recital program
This studio-licensed piano solo comes as a digital download. You may print unlimited copies for students currently studying in your studio.
FAQs on “Thunder”
Q: What level of student is this for?
A: Thunder is best for mid-elementary students who are comfortable with simple rhythms, finger crossovers, and octave changes.
Q: Can this be used in a recital?
A: Yes! It makes an exciting elementary recital piece, especially with the optional glissando ending.
Q: Is the clapping part optional?
A: Teachers can choose to include it for dramatic effect or skip it for a traditional piano-only performance.
Q: What does the studio license allow?
A: You may print unlimited copies for students currently enrolled in your studio.
Thunder! is an exciting elementary piano solo that lets students explore stormy sounds and musical storytelling. Perfect for mid-elementary piano students, this dramatic piece captures the thrill of a thunderstorm while keeping the notes attainable.
Who it’s for:
🎹 Mid-elementary students ready for a bold and expressive solo.
What’s inside:
D position with simple rhythms
One flat accidental for variety
RH thumb on D with finger crossover to middle C
Octave changes for a fuller sound
Optional ending glissando for dramatic flair
Why teachers love it:
This elementary piano storm piece builds expressive playing, dynamics, and drama. Students clap loudly to imitate thunder, explore rumbling low notes, and finish with a dazzling glissando. The music tells the story of a little dachshund dashing for cover during a storm—adding humor and narrative to the lesson.
Best uses:
Perfect as a recital showpiece for elementary students
Great for teaching dynamics, octave shifts, and storytelling through music
Adds variety to a fall or spring recital program
This studio-licensed piano solo comes as a digital download. You may print unlimited copies for students currently studying in your studio.
FAQs on “Thunder”
Q: What level of student is this for?
A: Thunder is best for mid-elementary students who are comfortable with simple rhythms, finger crossovers, and octave changes.
Q: Can this be used in a recital?
A: Yes! It makes an exciting elementary recital piece, especially with the optional glissando ending.
Q: Is the clapping part optional?
A: Teachers can choose to include it for dramatic effect or skip it for a traditional piano-only performance.
Q: What does the studio license allow?
A: You may print unlimited copies for students currently enrolled in your studio.
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