Myths and Monsters Mythology Piano Music Book (Intermediate Collection)

Beautiful, powerful, haunting and quirky piano solos that inspire pianists to keep playing, and to plug-in! The themed pieces in this collection are "flex" intermediate. This means that the studio license is ideal for your entire studio, with pieces for early intermediate, mid-intermediate, and late intermediate students to enjoy and learn from! Group 7, Group 8. 39 pages PDF.

11 diverse selections explore the different music modes. We include one piece that can be taught by rote! Delve into the creative selections:

• Athena, Waging War With Wisdom 

• Ares, Spirit of Battle 

• Circe, The Sorceress

• Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, Born of the Sea 

• Gorgons, Three Monstrous Sisters 

• Poseidon, Storms and Sea (Optionally rote piece) Did you know? This piece has a QR code and when you scan it, you'll be directed right to the playlist of rote tutorial videos. Simply send your student the link upon assigning. EASY.

• The Fates, The Threads of Life 

• Rhea, The Ultimate Protectress 

• Hestia, The Hostess With the Mostess 

• Sea Nymphs, Poseidon’s Helpers 

• Hydra, Nine-Headed Monster of the Deep

The studio license allows you to use these pieces as much as you wish with any students that you personally teach. Below are all of the modes that are included, with a brief description.

Ionian Mode (Major): The Ionian mode is essentially the major scale. It has a happy and bright sound, characterized by its pattern of whole (W) and half (H) steps: W-W-H-W-W-W-H. Dorian Mode: The Dorian mode has a minor tonality but with a raised sixth degree. It has a slightly jazzy and bluesy feel. Its pattern is: W-H-W-W-W-H-W. Phrygian Mode: The Phrygian mode has a distinct Spanish or exotic flavor due to its lowered second degree. It has a mysterious and passionate quality. Its pattern is: H-W-W-W-H-W-W. Lydian Mode: The Lydian mode features a raised fourth degree compared to the major scale. It has a dreamy and ethereal quality, often associated with a sense of wonder. Its pattern is: W-W-W-H-W-W-H. Mixolydian Mode: The Mixolydian mode has a dominant, bluesy sound due to its lowered seventh degree. It's often used in rock, blues, and jazz music. Its pattern is: W-W-H-W-W-H-W. Aeolian Mode (Natural Minor): The Aeolian mode is also known as the natural minor scale. It has a sad and introspective quality. Its pattern is: W-H-W-W-H-W-W. Locrian Mode: The Locrian mode is the only mode with a lowered second and fifth degree. It has a dissonant and unstable sound, making it less common in traditional music. Its pattern is: H-W-W-H-W-W-W.