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Sparkling
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Mary
Leaf
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This intermediate
level romantic style piece opens with cascading hand-over-hand
arpeggios that flow into a middle section featuring a lyrical R.H.
melody with an extended broken chord accompaniment. After an
eight-measure bridge section using a few chords and some L.H. melodic
playing, the opening material is revisited.  |
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Your intermediate
level students will love this piece written in 6/8 time and in the
key of A minor. The beautiful legato melodic lines, often written on
ledger lines offset by sections consisting of syncopated chords, will
make a strong impression! In the middle section of this piece,
labeled risoluto, the LH plays the melody while the RH
accompanies with chords. A return to the opening material closes out
this wonderful work. |
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The Legend of Arundel |
W9258 / 2.95 |
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Leaf's piece for
intermediate students is named for one of the treasure houses of
England, home to priceless works of art and stunning tapestries.
Played in the key of A minor, this piece features long lyrical
phrases and a lively middle section in the sub-dominant. A great
piece for teaching rubato. |
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Night Flight |
W9208 / 2.95 |
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The whirling,
rhythmic, eighth-note patterns of Night Flight (written in 2),
take off in the spirit of a tarantella. The left hand keeps
the beat steady, with rising and falling chromatics played atop open
intervals. An excellent choice to reinforce playing two- and
three-note slurs. The bravura ending makes for a nice recital flourish. |
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This intermediate
level solo has a bluesy swing feel that will put a smile on your face
and get your toes tapping! The L.H. portrays the "cunning"
movement with its short, syncopated bass figures, while the R.H. has
a clever use of grace-note accidentals that lend a feeling of
improvisation and will be a super introduction to the jazz idiom. |
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The gentle swaying
rhythms and the key of E minor give Sea Voyage its Celtic
flavor. A wonderful recital piece and excellent to reinforce 6/8 meter.
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This Intermediate
level piece opens with dramatic flowing sixteenth-note passages
between both hands in 6/8 time. A melodic section follows in cantabile
style, utilizing dotted rhythms and sixteenths with alluring phrasing
and sounds. The last Tempo Primo section returns to the
opening motive, and wraps up a piece that students and audiences will
surely enjoy! |
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A delicate lyrical
piece for the intermediate level student. This piece utilizes
scalewise passages and harmonic intervals of a sixth as melodic
components. An excellent piece for reviewing the key of E minor,
upper ledger lines, and for recital repertoire. |
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An intermediate
level solo that will appeal to the teenage or adult student. Contains
light syncopation and a lyrical modern-sounding melody that captures
the energy and excitement of beginning a new journey. A very open and
fresh-sounding piece that will be perfect for a recital. |
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The Winds of Change |
W9205 / 2.95 |
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This piece
features a hauntingly, lovely melody in E minor followed by running
eighth notes, ascending and descending throughout the B section.
Containing a singing right-hand melody and many gradual dynamic
changes, The Winds of Change also includes (artistic) pedaling
and subtle changes in tempo.
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Written
in 6/8 time and in the key of G minor, this
late intermediate solo accurately depicts the
mood of being suspended "Above the Stars."
Its tender and floating effect is created through
special melodic and harmonic qualities. This
piece offers the intermediate level student
several sixteenth-note passages that create
the overall dreamy mood. |
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This
late-elementary piano solo offers students a
wide variety of articulations and phrasings
with staccato L.H. patterns against legato R.H.
melodic figures. A wonderful recital piece that
captures the essence of the Spanish style!
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Quick
and fanciful, written in 3/4 and in the key
of G Major, Dreams from the Isles offers
students practice in playing LH eighth-note
arpeggiated patterns in a legato style. Students
will enjoy the Celtic sound composed in a more
lyrical than rhythmic style.
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rhapsodic solo is the perfect selection to showcase
the budding virtuoso in your studio. Featuring quick,
scalar passages, light arpeggios, chromaticism, and
a full range of dynamics, Fantasia is a wonderful
addition to the late-intermediate repertoire.
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This
piece contains a poignant melody in A minor
and offers several artistic and technical challenges
for the late intermediate student. Throughout
sections of this piece, the pianist is provided
with material that develops through tempo and
texture changes. The middle section offers an
exceptionally artistic texture utilizing thirds.
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A
tender, lyrical lullaby for the late intermediate
level pianist with the left hand offering practice
in extended crossover arpeggios. This piece
would be perfect for a recital either alone
or partnered with a powerhouse solo! |
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Lyric
Rhapsody is a flowing, lyrical piano solo
written in 9/8 and in the key of E minor. This
piece will provide students exposure and practice
interpreting the lyrical style found in standard
Romantic literature.
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This
exquisite late intermediate piece is a showcase
for the left hand alone, using the pedal to
create music that sounds as if both hands are
playing. Flowing, expressive arpeggios in a
minor key add to the emotional appeal for both
performer and listener alike. While this piece
can be used for those situations where a student
is unable to play with their right hand due
to injury, it is ideal for a student who needs
to develop additional left hand technique, while
its charm and artistry makes it an effective
piece for any occasion. [View
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Summer Rain |
W9206
/ 2.95 |
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The
backdrop of running sixteenth notes is reminiscent
of flowing waters, while the lush harmonies
contribute a romantic feel to this graceful
solo. Written in the key of A major, this piece
requires a portato touch and careful balance
between hands.
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| Wizard
Fantasy |
W9367
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This magical piece conjures up the mysterious
swirling images of wizardry. Wizard Fantasy
is a perfect solo-recital piece for teenagers
and adults, offering a variety of articulations,
dynamics, whimsical sixteenth-note patterns,
and more.
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