“The Enchanted Forest” Description:
- Level: Elementary
- Mood: Mysterious
- Pages: 5 pages, 3 pages of music, cover included
- Format: Instant PDF download
- Studio Licence Bonus: Cover art, composer notes with mastery tips and “make it your own” suggestions
- Collections: Beatles Inspired – Elementary
“The Enchanted Forest” is a charming elementary-level piano solo that brings the magic of The Beatles’ inspired chord progressions into a whimsical musical adventure. This piece captures a dreamlike mood, perfect for inspiring young pianists. Adding half steps leading to the next chords mimics a walking bass line effect, adding depth and intrigue.
“The Enchanted Forest” Level:
“The Enchanted Forest” is an elementary-level piano solo that keeps a single-line melody and introduces small hand position changes for chords. Both hands play in the treble clef, and students will encounter flats, sharps, and chord bridges throughout the piece.
- Mode: D minor (accidentals)
- Time Signature: 2/4
- Concepts: Flats, sharps, chord bridges, full chords, small hand position changes for chords, both hands in the treble clef, ritardando.
This piece helps students master the fundamentals of playing with accidentals rather than a key signature and offers practice in managing hand position changes and playing smooth melodies. The smallest note type is barred eighth notes.
“The Enchanted Forest” Bonus:
All sheet music comes with original cover art. “The Enchanted Forest” comes with tips for students to master the piece.
More About “Beatles Inspired – Elementary” Collection:
“The Enchanted Forest” is part of the “Beatles Inspired – Elementary” collection, designed for elementary-level students of all ages who appreciate music that is both accessible and sophisticated. These pieces offer a taste of The Beatles’ iconic chord progressions and song structures, making them an exciting addition to any pianist’s repertoire.
Unique Features:
This collection uses the foundational I, IV, and V chords in creative combinations, echoing The Beatles’ genius in creating captivating music with simple chord progressions. This collection uniquely blends the essence of The Beatles’ music with accessible original pieces for young pianists.
Each piece in the collection mirrors the verse-chorus-bridge structure without mimicking the sound of The Beatles, providing a fresh and creative learning experience. Almost all pieces are written in minor modes, creating an intriguing contrast to The Beatles’ typically upbeat sound.
The collection includes pieces in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 time signatures. These show how small tweaks in accompaniment patterns can create varied and dynamic musical experiences. For example, one of the accompaniment patterns is modified for both 3/4 and 4/4, showcasing how the same patterns can sound very different.
Explore other enchanting pieces in the “Beatles Inspired – Elementary” collection, each offering its unique charm and educational benefits.
- The Enchanted Forest: A dreamy elementary-level piece that features chord bridges and full chords to evoke a magical, mysterious mood.
- The Last Moment: A serene elementary-level piece with a contemplative mood and hand over hand arpeggios.
- PJ’s Lullaby: A tranquil elementary-level piece with dynamic expressions and reflective mood.
- Whimsy, Magic and Mystery: Enchanting elementary-level piece featuring full chords, capturing a whimsical and dreamlike mood.
What Is a Studio Licence?
When you purchase “The Enchanted Forest” you get a studio-licence PDF of the piece. This piece is sent digitally via an email receipt. If you have a multi-teacher studio, please contact Rosemarie directly for additional licences. Thanks!
A studio licence is a great way to stretch your studio repertoire budget. Purchase music once and use it for years (even decades) with students you directly teach! For online teachers, if you share the piece during online lessons, students must print immediately and not retain an electronic copy of the piece.
For more information on your studio licence, check out the Terms and Conditions page.
When you purchase a collection of piano solos, everything (sheet music, piece descriptions and “Composer notes”) is placed in one PDF for easy access. As a bonus, you also get each piece in the collection as a separate PDF for students who will only play one piece.
Should I Print All the PDF Pages?
Yes! Each page is designed with the piano player in mind.
- Cover art
- Music
- Description, composer notes/tips for pianist to make it their own, terms of use
Students love a bit of cover art. It can help them get into the mood and story of a piece. I’ve included ways to adapt or play with the music so students become part of the creative process.
The copyright and licensing terms are included to ensure you know the terms of your licence. Your license means this product can be printed, but not shared. However, if you are a piano teacher, check the “Shop Terms of Service” for user-specific ways you may use this product.
Students love a bit of cover art. It can help them get into the mood and story of a piece. I’ve included ways to adapt or play with the music so students become part of the creative process.
The copyright and licensing terms are included to ensure you know the terms of your licence. Your license means this product can be printed, but not shared. However, if you are a piano teacher, check the “Shop Terms of Service” for user-specific ways you may use this product.
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