Popular Piano Solos - Level 5, 2nd Edition: For All Piano Methods

This intermediate-level piano songbook from the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library, arranged by Fred Kern, Mona Rejino, and Phillip Keveren, features a collection of popular piano solos designed for developing Level 5 players. It brings together recognizable Disney favorites, film themes, and classic pop standards in engaging solo arrangements that support structured learning while remaining enjoyable to play.

Ideal for intermediate pianists progressing through method books or building a performance repertoire, this collection functions both as a supplement to Level 5 study and as a standalone songbook. The familiar selections help reinforce musical skills while keeping practice motivating and relevant.

The collection includes ten complete arrangements written in standard notation, covering a full range of musical elements appropriate for advancing students. Players will encounter sixteenth-note patterns, syncopation, swing rhythms, and both simple and syncopated pedaling. The pieces explore keys such as C, G, F, D, B-flat major, and relative minors, while incorporating full chords, inversions, and melodic movement across the entire keyboard. These thoughtfully arranged solos reinforce reading skills and technique while introducing expressive musical phrasing.

As a supplement to formal piano methods or as a standalone repertoire book, this volume supports consistent progress by blending technical development with familiar music. The recognizable melodies help maintain motivation, while the structured arrangements encourage confidence in performance and practice. Students gain experience with dynamic control, articulation, and stylistic interpretation across a variety of genres.

Song List
Anything Goes * Get Back * I Say a Little Prayer * Let It Go * Mission: Impossible Theme * The Pink Panther * Popular * River Flows in You * Somewhere Out There * You Are the Sunshine of My Life