Ghostly Piano Tales

Ghostly Piano Tales is a collection of 24 imaginative solo piano pieces of very easy to medium difficulty, which are ideally suited for beginners' lessons and first auditions.



The selection presents mysterious stories of ghostly and supernatural phenomena from all over the world. Some of the numerous mythical legends, beings and places date back centuries. With interpretation notes on experimental playing techniques.



Melanie Spanswick – pianist, author, teacher, and composer – graduated from the Royal College of Music with a Master's degree in Performance Studies. Melanie is a widely experienced examiner and adjudicator, and frequently gives master classes, workshops and presentations throughout the UK and internationally. As a pianist, she has performed and broadcast worldwide.

Melanie has written and edited piano books for the international market, to critical acclaim. She is a regular contributor to Pianist magazine and Piano Professional (EPTA), and her piano compositions have been featured in various publications and included on many music festival syllabuses.



Gai Jatra (Festival of the Cows) - The Lone Hatif - The Mort Bell - Death Comes a Knocking - Min Min Lights - Windsor Castle - Bogey Monster - King Yan - Asiman Witch - Día de los finados (Day of the Dead) - Yuki-onna (The Snow Woman) - Pavan for Anne Boleyn - Lady Catherine's Minuet - Ghost Snake - Floating Orbs - The Fairy Cat - Banshee Blues - The Grim Reaper - La Llorona (The Weeping Woman) - The Headless Horseman - Woman in White - The Lady of Raynham Hall - Biscornet at the Notre Dame - Poltergeist's Polonaise