Robert Starer Sketches in Color Piano | Piano Gallery Idaho Falls
Sketches in Color by Robert Starer is a set of seven short piano pieces that introduce intermediate students to the sounds and techniques of 20th-century music. Each piece is named for a color and paints a distinct musical picture. A teaching favorite for decades, it’s available at Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls or online.
Product Overview
Starer’s seven sketches give students a hands-on introduction to modern compositional ideas in short, approachable pieces. They include techniques such as unusual scales, contemporary harmonies, and shifting rhythms that students may not meet in traditional repertoire.
The colorful titles, from “Bright Orange” and “Crimson” to “Shades of Blue” and “Black and White,” invite imaginative, characterful playing. Students learn to connect sound, mood, and image as they perform.
This 12-page book is compact and affordable, making it easy to add 20th-century repertoire to any student’s studies.
Ideal For
- Piano teachers introducing students to 20th-century styles and techniques
- Intermediate students looking for short, imaginative contemporary pieces
- Students preparing for festivals and exams that require a modern-era selection
- Adult pianists curious about modern piano music in an approachable format
- Recital performers seeking short pieces that can be played alone or as a set
Key Features
Seven Color Pieces
Each piece portrays a different color, giving students a vivid image to guide their playing.
Introduction to Modern Music
Students explore 20th-century harmonies, scales, and rhythms in a manageable format.
Short and Approachable
Brief pieces let students master new techniques without feeling overwhelmed.
Flexible Recital Options
Perform a single sketch or the full set for a varied, contemporary recital selection.
Contents
- Black and White
- Bright Orange
- Crimson
- Grey
- Pink
- Purple
- Shades of Blue
BP K1.1
