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Chubby Hippo & Friends
'Chubby Hippo & Friends', composed by Barbara Arens, is an album of 10 pieces. This album contains music suitable for Grade 1 and 2 students. This digital download includes a PDF document of the piano sheet music.
Chubby Hippo & Friends: 10 Really Easy Piano Pieces with Really Silly Lyrics
My children thought I should write a book for younger piano students with cheerful, silly lyrics. A number of the pieces are jazzy in character, so having lyrics actually helps with getting the rhythm right! ("Cowboy Bunny struts into the saloon" or " The grumpy Gorilla wanted chocolate ice-cream. But they only had vanilla so he started to scream"...) Two pieces have been chosen by the RIA for their Grade 1 & Grade 2 exams.
- Song of the Happy Guinea Pig
- Cute Little Kitten (Kitten in Boots)
- Chubby Hippo Blues
- Hug a Pug
- Cowboy Bunny
- The 3 Little Pigs (Pig Jig)
- My Little Earworm
- Grumpy Gorilla
- Fuzzy Wuzzy Jazzy
- The Friendly Vegetarian Shark
Level Guide
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Beginners - Preliminary: You're not a complete beginner and are working on a Piano Method level 1, 2, possibly even level 3 book and looking for something extra. |
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Grade 1 - 2: You're around AMEB Grade 1 or 2 or you've completed a piano method level 3 or 4 book. We want to you have fun with your music so selections are likely to be on the easier side so you can learn these quickly. |
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Grade 3 - 4: You're around AMEB Grade 3 or 4 or you may be an adult who got to 6th grade and are a little rusty and want to get back into playing again. We've put 'Easy Piano' EP in here - whilst for exam purposes EP is considered to be Grade 1 - 2 level, we want you to extend and play lots of extra music relatively easily with minimal support from your teacher & have FUN! |
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Grade 5 & 6: You're around AMEB Grade 5 or 6 exam or are at the early advanced level. A quick learn for students of more advanced levels yet still satisfying; feels good and sounds good to play! |
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Grade 7+: Not for the feint hearted! This music is for the very advanced player and will take some time & expertise to master. |