This volume contains the latest compositions by Carsten Gerlitz, the author of the popular Schott Piano Lounge series: 15 expressive and catchy, groovy and easy-to-play pop songs for piano duet. What makes these pieces special is the fact that the primo part not only contains the melody but also adds a pinch of jazz to the harmonies.

The 11 songs in this collection of mixed-level piano duets (for 1 piano, 4 hands) are arranged for a beginning student to play the PRIMO while the teacher, parent, or an intermediate student plays the SECONDO. All notes in the PRIMO are played singly with the hands in one position centered around middle C and then played one octave higher.

Each song is presented in two formats: on a grand staff (a combined score with both piano parts on each page) plus the alternate format with the PRIMO and SECONDO on separate pages.

Most of the songs are written in the key of C major and do not require using flats or sharps. However, there are a few songs in the key of G major (1 sharp) or F major (1 flat). These songs provide practice playing notes on the black keys (either an F-sharp for the key of G major or a B-flat for the key of F major).

These fun-to-learn arrangements are a welcome addition to the piano repertoire for beginning students and suitable for recitals or just some family fun around the piano during the holiday season. Selections include classics associated with the winter holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year?s. Each song is also available separately with accompanying preview pages and audio samples.

Song titles included in this collection:
Auld Lang Syne
Good King Wenceslas
Hallelujah Chorus
Jingle Bells
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
O Christmas Tree
Over the River and Through the Woods
Patapan
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Up On the Housetop
We Wish You a Merry Christmas