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Six Primary Pieces
is a collection of Grade 1 to Grade 2 pieces that gradually
introduce various musical aspects. Each piece is tuneful and relates
to a subject. The first piece, The Circus Comes to Town is
the simplest and introduces progressive leaps in the bass, against a
legato melody. At the Supermarket introduces the concept of
alternate melodic progression from bass to treble. This is continued
in Channel Crossing, which also introduces waltz time with a
pedal accompaniment. Riding to Town introduces 6/8 time and
two-note chords throughout, with changes in tempo through
rallentando and ritenuto. Walking Through the Park explores
2/4 time and the effect of tied notes and note accentuation. The
final piece, After the Rain, introduces a two-part bass and
internal melody. |
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