6 Miniatures in Slavic Style - Stephen Griebling Mid-Intermediate Level Willis
6 Miniatures in Slavic Style (Mid-Intermediate Level). Composed by Stephen Griebling. For Piano/Keyboard. Willis. Very Difficult Class 2 piece for the Piano Solo event with the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) Festivals Bulletin 2008-2009-2010. SMP Level 9 (Advanced); NFMC Level: Very Difficult Class 2. 16 pages. Willis Music #12485. Published by Willis Music (HL.406635).
Description: This collection is a group of short solo pieces based on dance forms with modern harmonies and original melodies by the composer. Purpose: To expose serious pianists to challenges in ornamentation and very expressive phrasing as well as contrasts in tempo and dynamics. Suggestions for Instruction: Pay great attention to tempo and dynamic changes in each movement. Emphasize expression in each piece and keep tempi well controlled: do not rush. There should be great flexibility of tempo in the Mazurka in particular. Key: Various.
About SMP Level 9 (Advanced)
All types of major, minor, diminished, and augmented chords spanning more than an octave. Extensive scale passages.