Music and Teaching Materials by Susan Paradis

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Water Lilies


Water Lilies

(SP006)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

This is a gentle pentatonic piece ... (More)
Windsong


Windsong

(SP007)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

I wrote this for an older beginner. I wanted something expressive, simple enough for a beginner, and not childish. I have since used it with a lot of students and every one has liked it. ... (More)
Little Princess of the Garden


Little Princess of the Garden

(SP008)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

If you have a little princess who is just beginning piano like I did, this will be the perfect piece for her. Written in middle C position, I hope the singable ... (More)
Poor Fuzzy Wuzzy


Poor Fuzzy Wuzzy

(SP012)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

Poor Fuzzy Wuzzy is a beginning reading piece that comes from my book Sunny Solos. ... (More)
Be Thou My Vision


Be Thou My Vision

(SP021)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

I wrote this for a beginning older student to play in our Hymn Festival. This is an old hymn, but it has been recorded by contemporary Christian groups and many students are familiar with it. Since this is written for early level students, I changed the time signature to 6/4 so no eighth notes ar.... (More)

Amazing Grace


Amazing Grace

(SP022)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

This ... (More)
America the Beautiful


America the Beautiful

(SP023)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

Here is an easy version of America the Beautiful, just in time for the Fourth of July. Students at this level usually haven.... (More)

All Creatures of Our God and King


All Creatures of Our God and King

(SP024)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

This beautiful hymn that is a favorite of so many people..... (More)

Bless Us O Lord (Primo)


Bless Us O Lord (Primo)

(SP027)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

This can be played alone, or with the duet I posted. ... (More)
Ode to Joy


Ode to Joy

(SP029)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

This is an primer version of the famous melody by Beethoven. I have yet to find a student who doesn ... (More)
Hurray, Thanksgiving Day! (on the staff)


Hurray, Thanksgiving Day! (on the staff)

(SP030)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

Sub-type2: Seasonal

This is an Primer on-the-staff version of the pre-reading piece I posted last year. I changed the words slightly, and added new art and a very easy teacher duet. ... (More)
See the Scarecrow


See the Scarecrow

(SP036)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

Sub-type2: Seasonal

Enjoy this short primer level piece with a teacher duet! ... (More)
Once a Year On Halloween


Once a Year On Halloween

(SP040)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

Sub-type2: Seasonal

This is the on-staff version of the pre-reading Halloween piece I posted earlier. ... (More)
Halloween Is Almost Here


Halloween Is Almost Here

(SP041)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

Sub-type2: Seasonal

This is the version on the staff. ... (More)
Halloween, Halloween


Halloween, Halloween

(SP042)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

Sub-type2: Seasonal

This is the grand staff version of the pre-reading piece I posted earlier. ... (More)
Spooky Spiders


Spooky Spiders

(SP043)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

Sub-type2: Seasonal

Another beginning Halloween piece. This one is not in landscape. ... (More)
Hey Mr. Mummy


Hey Mr. Mummy

(SP047)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

Sub-type2: Seasonal

This is a beginning reading Halloween piece with a simple teacher duet. ... (More)
Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater (on the staff)


Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater (on the staff)

(SP051)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

Sub-type2: Seasonal

This is a version of the traditional folk song arranged for students who are beginning reading. There is also a teacher duet. Set your printer for landscape orientation. ... (More)
Away In a Manger


Away In a Manger

(SP055)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

Sub-type2: Seasonal

This is a primer version of the carol. I used big notes to make it look easier. You can.... (More)

Jingle Bells


Jingle Bells

(SP060)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

Sub-type2: Seasonal

This is a traditional Middle C version of Jingle Bells. ... (More)
Love Somebody, Yes I Do - Primer


Love Somebody, Yes I Do - Primer

(SP101)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

If your young student is past the pre-reading stage, he or she might like this version. ... (More)
Chocolate Valentines (on the staff)


Chocolate Valentines (on the staff)

(SP105)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

Sub-type2: Seasonal

This is a very easy piece for students can read  the notes in C 5-finger .... (More)

Pat the Cat's Patting Song


Pat the Cat's Patting Song

(SP172)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

This is for pre-school students who are just learning the guide notes middle C and treble G. It is an extra piece to supplement a pre-schooler's book. Little ones don ... (More)
The Doughnut Mystery


The Doughnut Mystery

(SP175)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

This teaching song is brought to you by the letter D. In fact, that is the only note in the song. I use this to introduce reading D on the staff to pre-schoolers. Changing fingers several times helps students to not always associate middle D with the second finger. The teacher duet makes it more fun ... (More)
E Is For Elephant


E Is For Elephant

(SP176)

Level: Early Elementary

Type: Music

This is the next letter is my series of beginning pieces to teach learning notes on the staff to young children. This one is E for elephant. See my blog for more information on how I use these sheets. ... (More)