Product Description
An Early Intermediate solo composed by Eleanor Aversa, former piano faculty at Settlement Music School and now composition faculty at the Berklee College of Music. Commissioned by Penny Lazarus Piano Studio.
Basic Info
Cut time. 22 measures. Open key signature. Early Intermediate Piano Solo. Level 3. Digital Download.
This dramatic solo combines the ancient sound of open 5ths and chant-like melody with modern modulations and rising chromaticism. The piece gradually grows in volume and expands in range. Small hands can create large, powerful chords thanks to left hand octave jumps with pedal.
Technique
*Quarter notes, half notes, whole notes, and ties
*Maximum hand span: 6th; maximum two notes per hand
*Usually 1-2 accidentals per measure
*Occasional finger crossing in right hand; regular chord shifting in left hand
*Long crescendos and decrescendos
*Pedaling at each cadence
Theory
The piece is in open key signature because of frequent modulations. Students can analyze the starting and ending key of each phrase suggested by the accidentals. The notes emphasized by the open 5ths in the bass also provide clues.
Artistry
Students will learn to shape each long phrase, pausing dramatically at each fermata and gradually gaining in power until the final fortissimo
For more info
For more work by Eleanor Aversa, visit https://eleanoraversa.com
For more about Penny Lazarus Piano Studio, visit http://pennylazaruspianostudio.com
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