First Light by Gareth Jones Sheet Music for Piano Solo at Sheet Music Direct

Product Details

Artist Gareth Jones

Score Type

PDF, Included with PASS

Composer Gareth Jones

Format Digital Sheet Music

Pages 7

Arrangement Piano Solo

Publisher Gareth Jones

Level 4

Product ID 1468614

Genre New Age Contemporary 21st Century

Instruments Piano

Product Description

The opening key of A Natural Minor depicts a cold and eerie morning before the dawn has broken. The key change to A Major warms the listener as the day approaches, and creatures from the earth and sky begin to wake. Notice the sounds of the day including bird calls (bar 35), the sun rising (bar 45), and church bells pealing in the distance (bar 58). As the texture in the music intensifies, it symbolises all forms of life engaging in their daily activities (bar 63). As the climax unfurls (bar 73), the focus returns to the majestic sun, as it continues its journey into the sky.

This piece is to be played with the sustain pedal throughout. Specific pedal suggestions have been marked in various bars. Touches of rubato are required at times to allow the piece space. The melodic line must always be emphasized over the accompaniment, regardless of the clef.

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