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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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Sea Voyage  |
W9209 / 2.50 |
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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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Fantasia |
W9148 / 3.50 |
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This 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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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
Sample Page] |
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Warm 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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