Late Intermediate

Hang Gliding (Excerpt) $5.00 (NMP 0075)

Allen Myers

Hang Gliding, a late intermediate piano solo, begins with the feeling of anticipation for a hang gliders flight that is about to occur. Syncopated rhythms stir up a sense of excitement for the experience that awaits. The Read more

Hang Gliding, a late intermediate piano solo, begins with the feeling of anticipation for a hang gliders flight that is about to occur. Syncopated rhythms stir up a sense of excitement for the experience that awaits. The journey through the sky begins at the center of the work when time feels suspended as the glider floats in the air. Eric Satie’s influence of measures without bar lines gives way to the performer to interpret directions in the score. Freedom in shaping phrases are interpreted through choices of dynamics and approaching rhythms as only approximations. As with unexpected gusts and changes in wind direction, so there are a variety unusual tempo markings that include Tenderly, Slight Confidence, In a Steady Manner, With Hesitation, Gaining Confidence, More Confidence along with ritardando, a tempo and accelerando. The return of the opening material reflects on the thrill of the flight and the anticipation of the next. The four page solo, an excerpt from Vignettes for Solo Piano, explores the intervals of perfect fourth and sixth and is in the key of A major.

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Gentle Rain (NMP 0056) $4.00

Jane Hergo

Looking for a prelude for your next concert? Brief episodic passages flow together like a gentle rain falling from clouds as the listener is transported to a picturesque scene only they can imagine. Slight blurring of Read more

Looking for a prelude for your next concert? Brief episodic passages flow together like a gentle rain falling from clouds as the listener is transported to a picturesque scene only they can imagine. Slight blurring of melodic lines and trills passing between the hands while the performer engages the damper pedal, along with rolling chords moving in thirds, adds an air of mystery to this late intermediate prelude centered around F# dorian mode. Gentle Rain can also be found in the advance works of the Jane Hergo Concert Series book Atmospheric Sketches.

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Vignettes for Solo Piano (NMP 0051) $15.00

Allen Myers

Vignettes for Solo Piano is a collection of 21 short intermediate to late intermediate interval studies composed to reinforce recognition of intervals ranging from a second to an octave. An interval may be introduced in a Read more

Vignettes for Solo Piano is a collection of 21 short intermediate to late intermediate interval studies composed to reinforce recognition of intervals ranging from a second to an octave. An interval may be introduced in a tonal/modal setting followed by a chromatic one. As the pianist progresses through the book, the studies will combine odd intervals together and even intervals together as well. The book concludes with several solos combining all intervals featured.

The vignettes may be of interest to those who have trouble distinguishing intervals visually or are interested in the sounds of jazz as numerous vignettes require swing rhythm and syncopation. Teachers should appreciate detailed fingering and pedaling that will guide the performer throughout the 47 pages. The book is bound with a plastic coil binding so that the book lays open flat on the piano.

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