River City Riff, Boogie Solo for Early Intermediate
Get ready to roll with River City Riff, a driving, high-energy boogie in the G Blues scale that’s guaranteed to make students feel like pros!
Inspired by the rhythmic heartbeat of San Antonio—nicknamed “River City”—this piece captures a cool, bluesy vibe that’s as lively as a stroll along the River Walk.
With its strong, rhythmic groove and powerful melody, this piece is the perfect blend of cool and impressive—without being too difficult.
Featuring a steady boogie bass line, punchy riffs, and dynamic contrasts, River City Riff is a fantastic choice for students who love bold, bluesy sounds. Whether it’s for recitals, festivals, or just pure fun, this piece delivers big sound with minimal effort—making it a student favorite from the start!
🔥 Why Students Love It:
✔️ Catchy, driving melody that sticks with you.
✔️ Sounds impressive but is very playable.
✔️ Strengthens rhythm and left-hand patterns.
✔️ Perfect introduction to blues-style boogie.
Key: G Major/ G Blues.
Time signature: 4/4 , BPM = 128
Skill development: typical boogie left hand patterns, Blues scale melody passages, grace notes to embellish a melody, experience with “call & response” phrasing, dynamics & articulation to encourage expressive playing, glissandos and more!
What level: Early Intermediate.
How long: Cover + 2 pages music. Performance time 01:30.
This is a STUDIO LICENSE: One purchase - One person is allowed multiple copies for students in their Studio only. Please encourage other Teachers to purchase their own copy. Thank you for honoring the creativity and work of the composer.
Get ready to roll with River City Riff, a driving, high-energy boogie in the G Blues scale that’s guaranteed to make students feel like pros!
Inspired by the rhythmic heartbeat of San Antonio—nicknamed “River City”—this piece captures a cool, bluesy vibe that’s as lively as a stroll along the River Walk.
With its strong, rhythmic groove and powerful melody, this piece is the perfect blend of cool and impressive—without being too difficult.
Featuring a steady boogie bass line, punchy riffs, and dynamic contrasts, River City Riff is a fantastic choice for students who love bold, bluesy sounds. Whether it’s for recitals, festivals, or just pure fun, this piece delivers big sound with minimal effort—making it a student favorite from the start!
🔥 Why Students Love It:
✔️ Catchy, driving melody that sticks with you.
✔️ Sounds impressive but is very playable.
✔️ Strengthens rhythm and left-hand patterns.
✔️ Perfect introduction to blues-style boogie.
Key: G Major/ G Blues.
Time signature: 4/4 , BPM = 128
Skill development: typical boogie left hand patterns, Blues scale melody passages, grace notes to embellish a melody, experience with “call & response” phrasing, dynamics & articulation to encourage expressive playing, glissandos and more!
What level: Early Intermediate.
How long: Cover + 2 pages music. Performance time 01:30.
This is a STUDIO LICENSE: One purchase - One person is allowed multiple copies for students in their Studio only. Please encourage other Teachers to purchase their own copy. Thank you for honoring the creativity and work of the composer.
Get ready to roll with River City Riff, a driving, high-energy boogie in the G Blues scale that’s guaranteed to make students feel like pros!
Inspired by the rhythmic heartbeat of San Antonio—nicknamed “River City”—this piece captures a cool, bluesy vibe that’s as lively as a stroll along the River Walk.
With its strong, rhythmic groove and powerful melody, this piece is the perfect blend of cool and impressive—without being too difficult.
Featuring a steady boogie bass line, punchy riffs, and dynamic contrasts, River City Riff is a fantastic choice for students who love bold, bluesy sounds. Whether it’s for recitals, festivals, or just pure fun, this piece delivers big sound with minimal effort—making it a student favorite from the start!
🔥 Why Students Love It:
✔️ Catchy, driving melody that sticks with you.
✔️ Sounds impressive but is very playable.
✔️ Strengthens rhythm and left-hand patterns.
✔️ Perfect introduction to blues-style boogie.
Key: G Major/ G Blues.
Time signature: 4/4 , BPM = 128
Skill development: typical boogie left hand patterns, Blues scale melody passages, grace notes to embellish a melody, experience with “call & response” phrasing, dynamics & articulation to encourage expressive playing, glissandos and more!
What level: Early Intermediate.
How long: Cover + 2 pages music. Performance time 01:30.
This is a STUDIO LICENSE: One purchase - One person is allowed multiple copies for students in their Studio only. Please encourage other Teachers to purchase their own copy. Thank you for honoring the creativity and work of the composer.
