
Ocean Tails Studio License
12 elementary piano solos
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What Level is Ocean Tails for?
Ocean Tails is written for elementary students at about a Preparatory to Grade 1 level.
Ocean Tails is a collection of 12 piano solos inspired by the coastal beauty of Vancouver Island, Canada. Written for Preparatory to Grade 1 level students of any age, each piece uses familiar hand positions and patterned writing to support technical confidence, paired with expressive melodies students genuinely enjoy playing. Suitable for lesson, exam, or recital repertoire at the early elementary level.
Each solo is built on a different church mode, introducing students to a fresh harmonic colour while gently developing their ear and early theory understanding. Titles and imagery — from sea creatures to quiet coastal scenes — give students a starting point for musical storytelling and interpretation.
Educational highlights:
Repeating patterns and intuitive hand shapes for early technical security
Introductory exposure to modal sounds, building listening and theory skills
Engaging titles and imagery to support musical expression
20 pages. Titles include: Starfish Strut, Ocean Tails, Tally-Ho Trot, Tall Totems, Two Banana Slugs, Driftwood Shore, Cathedral Grove, Harbour Buzz, Stroll Through Beacon Hill, Double Decker Bus, The Malahat Drive, Fan Tan Alley
Two Banana Slugs- Conservatory Canada Contemporary Repertoire Grade 1
Stroll Through Beacon Hill- Conservatory Canada Contemporary Repertoire Grade 1
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License
E-Studio License: Sent by email, this license entitles the private studio teacher to reproduce the digital material solely for their personal use and that of their students. This license is not transferable.