Phantom Rising

“Phantom Rising” Description:

• Level: Late Elementary, Rote
• Mood: Driving beat
• Pages: 6 pages, 4 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: Two Hearts, One Piano

Experience “Phantom Rising,” where partners create thrilling harmonies together. This late elementary duet makes harmonic minor accessible while building excitement through driving rhythms and dramatic effects.

“Phantom Rising” Level:

“Phantom Rising” combines driving rhythms with late elementary piano skills. This dramatic piece appeals to those who love mysterious sounds, featuring chord bridges and accented patterns.

• Mode: D Major (accidentals)
• Time signature: 2/4
• Concepts: Chord bridges,  dotted quarter to eighth note rhythms, hand position shifts, sharps and flats, fingers cross under/over, up to 2 ledger lines, accent, 7th chords (between both hands), enclosed repeats, D.S. al Fine

Musical elements in “Phantom Rising” include clear fingering guides, simplified accidentals, and manageable eighth-note rhythms. The piece builds excitement through harmonic minor tonality and dramatic endings.

“Phantom Rising” Bonus:

All sheet music has original cover art.  “Flowing Brook” includes composer notes which include mastery tips and “make it your own” suggestions to develop an individual interpretation.

More About the “Two Hearts, One Piano” Collection:

Looking for a way to share music with someone special?  “Phantom Rising” is part of the “Two Hearts, One Piano” late elementary collection that creates magical moments between piano players and their non-piano-playing partners. 

Whether you’re a parent wanting to make music with your child, a piano player hoping to share your passion with a friend, or a teacher creating special moments with beginners, these duets are designed to build confidence and connection through music.

This collection is unique in how each piece transforms when both parts combine. The non-piano-playing partner learns a simple, steady pattern essential to the overall sound, while the piano player’s part incorporates their partner’s rhythm. Together, they create approachable and impressive music in which every practice session is a chance to share the joy of creating music together.

Pieces in this collection include:

• Flowing Brook: Gentle arpeggios create a peaceful stream.
• Twilight Tango: An intriguing introduction to tango rhythms.
• A Little Boogie: Energetic swing with a 12-bar blues progression.
• Phantom Rising: A thrilling adventure in harmonic minor.