{"product_id":"quiet-thoughts-jason-tonioli-piano-solos","title":"Quiet Thoughts: Easier Originals Vol. 1 by Jason Tonioli – Piano Solos","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eQuiet Thoughts: Easier Originals Vol. 1 by Jason Tonioli\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful original piano music doesn't have to be difficult to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Thoughts: Easier Originals, Volume 1 by Jason Tonioli\u003c\/strong\u003e brings Tonioli's expressive contemporary piano style to players looking for approachable, satisfying music that sounds polished without unnecessary technical difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the same \u003cstrong\u003eEasier\u003c\/strong\u003e concept behind Tonioli's popular Easier Piano Hymns series, \u003cem\u003eQuiet Thoughts\u003c\/em\u003e turns the focus to \u003cstrong\u003eJason Tonioli's original piano compositions\u003c\/strong\u003e. The collection is an inviting choice for developing pianists, adults returning to piano, and anyone who loves peaceful, melodic solo piano music but doesn't want to tackle advanced arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonioli created his Easier music with a simple goal: arrangements and compositions that \u003cstrong\u003esound rich and impressive while remaining accessible to play\u003c\/strong\u003e. His Easier books are designed for players who may have smaller hands, are still developing technique, or simply want beautiful music they can enjoy without frustration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love Quiet Thoughts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproachable original piano solos by Jason Tonioli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of Tonioli's popular \u003cstrong\u003eEasier\u003c\/strong\u003e piano music series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful, contemporary solo piano style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to sound fuller and more impressive than the difficulty suggests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for developing pianists and adult piano players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoyable music for relaxation and personal playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn excellent alternative to traditional lesson repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiral-bound printed book that stays open easily at the piano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSongs Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuiet Thoughts: Easier Originals, Vol. 1\u003c\/em\u003e includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoughts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaindrops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirdsong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer Rain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow Down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFalling Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Listening Ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd of the Storm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImagine That\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonioli's current sheet music catalog confirms all 11 compositions as selections from \u003cem\u003eQuiet Thoughts: Easier Originals, Vol. 1\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasier Original Piano Music That Still Sounds Beautiful\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the challenges with simplified piano music is that making the notes easier can sometimes make the music sound overly basic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's precisely what Tonioli's \u003cstrong\u003eEasier\u003c\/strong\u003e concept was designed to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series grew from his desire to create music that developing players could successfully play while still producing a rich, satisfying sound. Tonioli describes these books as thoughtfully made to be accessible rather than simply being traditional “big note” beginner books. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuiet Thoughts\u003c\/em\u003e applies that philosophy to original contemporary piano music, giving players another option beyond hymn arrangements and familiar songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is Quiet Thoughts For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is especially appealing for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping piano students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult pianists returning to the instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who enjoy relaxing contemporary piano music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePianists with smaller hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers looking for easier Jason Tonioli piano music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers looking for expressive alternatives to traditional lesson pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants enjoyable piano music for quiet personal playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonioli specifically identifies younger developing students, returning adult pianists, players with smaller hands, and those who want confidence-building music as audiences for his Easier series. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeaceful Piano Music You'll Want to Play\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitles such as \u003cstrong\u003eQuiet, Raindrops, Birdsong, Summer Rain, Falling Leaves,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEnd of the Storm\u003c\/strong\u003e give the collection a reflective, peaceful character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than being music you practice simply because it's assigned, \u003cem\u003eQuiet Thoughts\u003c\/em\u003e is designed around the enjoyment of actually \u003cstrong\u003eplaying the piano\u003c\/strong\u003e—making it particularly appealing to recreational pianists and adults who want relaxing piano solos they can return to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Quiet Thoughts by Jason Tonioli?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuiet Thoughts: Easier Originals, Vol. 1\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of 11 original Jason Tonioli piano solos presented as part of his Easier line of piano music. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the songs in Quiet Thoughts hymns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Unlike \u003cem\u003eEasier Piano Hymns\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eQuiet Thoughts\u003c\/em\u003e focuses on \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Jason Tonioli compositions\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than hymn arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many piano solos are included in Quiet Thoughts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe collection contains \u003cstrong\u003e11 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cem\u003eQuiet, Thoughts, Raindrops, Birdsong, Summer Rain, Slow Down,\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eImagine That\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Quiet Thoughts good for adult piano players?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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