The Journey Begins, Studio License, Elementary Piano Solo from Castle Tales Vol. 4

$9.00

Students love to play Video Game music, but often times, it’s too complicated or not written well. Why not give them the same experience, but with pedagogically sound pieces that teach important skills?

This piece comes from the collection, Castle Tales Vol. 4: The Journey Begins, which contains of 8 exciting pieces will inspire your students! Ideal for Recitals and Festivals - these are sure to impress all who listen!  Each piece is in a different style to encourage your student to explore many important piano techniques.  Don’t worry, techniques are introduced slowly and progress throughout the collection.

Teaching focus of this piece:

  1. Simple, March like rhythm: Steady beat staccato quarter notes in Left hand provide a stable foundation.

  2. Contrasting dynamics for dramatic effect.

  3. Right hand in D minor penta position, with movement to C Major position.

  4. A few finger stretches in logical intervals.

  5. Introduces hand/finger placement movement as the pieces progress.

  6. Left is written in easy to read notes, but asked to play 1 Octave lower throughout.

Level: Elementary. Faber Level L. 1 - 2, ABRSM Grade 1 - 3,  RCM Grade Prep A - 2.

How Long: 4 pages.  2 pages music.  2 pages Cover Art. Pages are organized to facilitate easy printing.,

This is a STUDIO LICENSE: One purchase - One person is allowed multiple copies for students in their Studio. Thank you for honoring the creativity and work of the composer.

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