The following are some of our suggestions for duets with similar parts:
Alfred Contest Winners
4 books of Original Piano Duets
(Grades 1-4, each book going up in level)A fun collection of sometimes jazzy, sometimes folky cheerful pieces for children, written by U.S. composers known to the ‘Alfred’ following.
Alfred’s Basic Piano Library (from Beginners up) – lots of hits from the shows.
Early books have easy-on-the-eye large notation and arrangements are good.
The Red Carousel Duets (Beginners to Grades 4-5)
Interesting harmonies. Easiest piece Chinese Dragon Festival, all on black keys.
Spartan Press
6 Dance Duets (Grades 1-2)
Dances from different parts of the world, very attractive.
Jazz, Rags and Blues Duet book 2 (Grades 3-4)
Very attractive, pupils need a good sense of rhythm. Some with equal secondo part but more needs teacher rather than student on secondo.
Alfred
A Treasure Chest of Duos (Grades 1-7, either primo or secondo) & Duets for Fun
A full collection of original and arranged pieces right through the centuries. Some with 2 easy parts some for teacher and pupil, some for 2 teachers or players. Super value!
Schott
Progressive Duets, Vols 1 and 2 (Grades 3-5 both players)
Tunes for Two, Easy Festival Duets Book
Nice and tuneful, traditional style, not jazzy. Also suitable for adult learners.
The Joy of Piano Duets arr. Denes Agay (Grade 3 upwards)
Packed with good things!
Microjazz for several levels. Need/lead to good rhythm.
Boosey & Hawkes
Beate Toyka, from the Rhineland in Germany, was raised and trained in the heart of the German classical tradition. She is a committed performer and teacher, and active as a concerto soloist, solo recitalist, and accompanist. She appears regularly in the UK, Central and Eastern Europe. As an enthusiast for duet and 8-hands playing, she formed the ‘Derby Piano Quartet’. Her teaching is characterised by a lively empathy for both the music being taught, and for the pupil. She is a valued adjudicator at music festivals. Beate is a principal tutor at the Piano Teachers’ Course, UK.
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