Downtown Doubles

“Downtown Doubles” brings the lively sounds of the city to the piano! This fun early elementary solo in C major captures the hustle and bustle of urban life, complete with “beep-beeps,” “honk-honks,” and “drill-drills.” Its playful lyrics and rhythmic energy make it a student favorite and a perfect recital piece.

Students experience repeated notes, sequential patterns, and intervals in sequential order, while building coordination through hand-over-hand motion and hands-together playing. Musical details such as accents, slurs, staccato, and crescendos encourage expressive articulation and dynamic shaping. The piece also reinforces right-hand five-finger shifts, developing flexibility and awareness of keyboard geography.

With its catchy city-inspired theme and optional duet accompaniment, Downtown Doubles helps young pianists connect sound, rhythm, and imagination—creating a “city symphony” of musical doubles!

—Part of the Tom Gerou Collection at TOMGEROUMUSIC.COM®