By Scott Besser
Digital Piano Book – Beginner to Early Intermediate – PDF Download
Technique meets personality in this vibrant collection of pedagogical gems.
Etudes with Attitude brings together 10 original piano pieces designed to build essential skills while keeping students musically engaged and emotionally invested. Written by veteran educator and composer Scott Besser, these etudes are as playful and expressive as they are purposeful—each one focusing on a distinct concept like hand independence, phrasing, articulation, or rhythm.
What sets this book apart?
These are not just exercises with notes—they're pieces with soul, humor, and just enough attitude to make students want to practice again tomorrow.
🎶 Titles include:
The Left-Hand Detective
Overcommitment Blues
The Curious Waltz
Rocket to D-flat
Sneaker Staccatos
Each piece includes:
A short teaching note outlining the learning objective
Performance suggestions and character cues
Printable PDF pages in studio-friendly layout
Approachable for students ages 7–14 or any curious beginner
Ideal repertoire for NFMC preparation and recitals
Teachers love it.
Kids remember it.
Etudes with Attitude is piano pedagogy with personality.
🖨️ Instant digital download – print or play on your tablet
By Scott Besser
Digital Piano Book – Beginner to Early Intermediate – PDF Download
Technique meets personality in this vibrant collection of pedagogical gems.
Etudes with Attitude brings together 10 original piano pieces designed to build essential skills while keeping students musically engaged and emotionally invested. Written by veteran educator and composer Scott Besser, these etudes are as playful and expressive as they are purposeful—each one focusing on a distinct concept like hand independence, phrasing, articulation, or rhythm.
What sets this book apart?
These are not just exercises with notes—they're pieces with soul, humor, and just enough attitude to make students want to practice again tomorrow.
🎶 Titles include:
The Left-Hand Detective
Overcommitment Blues
The Curious Waltz
Rocket to D-flat
Sneaker Staccatos
Each piece includes:
A short teaching note outlining the learning objective
Performance suggestions and character cues
Printable PDF pages in studio-friendly layout
Approachable for students ages 7–14 or any curious beginner
Ideal repertoire for NFMC preparation and recitals
Teachers love it.
Kids remember it.
Etudes with Attitude is piano pedagogy with personality.
🖨️ Instant digital download – print or play on your tablet
