In the run up to Christmas, I’m offering a seasonal ‘freebie’ on the blog today. It’s an elementary trio from my volume of duets and trios, Snapchats.
The majority of the duets (four hands at one keyboard) in Snapchats were written in 2016, but earlier this year they were republished by 80 Days Publishing with a few extra duets and four trios (6 hands at one keyboard).
This collection takes students from late beginner level to around Grade 4 (ABRSM). They are useful for sight-reading, concerts, festivals, or simply to have fun with friends on a wet Sunday afternoon! And they are beneficial for teachers too, as they can help introduce virtual beginners to the art of ensemble; teachers can also play the pieces with their students as part of a lesson. These little works are tuneful with a nod to minimalism.
A particular feature is the brevity of each piece; they are all between 8 and 16 bars in length. Such brevity encourages students to learn several pieces concurrently, perhaps combining two or three different styles. There are 23 little works in this volume.
Joyful is a very simple trio for three students at one piano; the bass part (or terzo) is for the left hand only, the middle part (secondo) contains an Alberti bass style accompaniment, and the tune is in the primo part at the top. You can hear it played by three young students by clicking on the link below. This performance was filmed in Jakarta in October at the Sekolah Musik Cantata, which held a concert of my music for their students.
To receive your free copy, simply click the link below to download. I hope you enjoy it!
Joyful from Snapchats Duets & Trios
You can purchase Snapchats here.
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For much more information about how to practice piano repertoire, take a look at my piano course, Play it again: PIANO (published by Schott Music). Covering a huge array of styles and genres, the course features a large collection of progressive, graded piano repertoire from approximately Grade 1 to advanced diploma level, with copious practice tips for every piece. A convenient and beneficial course for students of any age, with or without a teacher, and it can also be used alongside piano examination syllabuses too.
You can find out more about my other piano publications and compositions here.
from Melanie Spanswick https://melaniespanswick.com/2019/12/13/christmas-friday-freebie/
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