Denis Agay has a very nice “little” Rhapsody in Blue that recaps the main themes. It is only four pages long and is appropriate for a Third Year Student, ranging through three different keys with nice transitions. So far, two of my students have done this piece in recital.
I am actually a rock musician, and teach a very intuitive method of playing. I have had many students ask for “R_I_B” way before they are ready for it, as well as “Fur Elise”. For some reason, those two pieces appeal to Rock musicians!
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Thanks so much for all the info. Very interesting and I’ll try to get my hands on one. I don’t play much anymore but sometime when I’m dusting my piano....let’s say every 5 years or so...(kidding) I’ll pull out my hymnal and play a little. It’s really stupid for me not to play any more than I do. :) I love rock music as long as it’s not too “heavy metal”....lol