Find a Moment in Nature Part One is a collection of 6 piano solos suitable for pianists that are Grade 4-5 / Intermediate and above. 
 
Each piece has been carefully composed to promote piano technique, musicality and well-being.  This collection includes the first six pieces of Find a Moment in Nature.  Each piece focuses on playing and hearing relaxing piano pieces that boost your mood as you progress on your musical journey.  

 
A Moment in Nature by Catherine Wilson is thoughtful and calming with a soothing air of optimism.
 
The right hand motifs evoke a feeling of reflection that is balanced by the stillness of the left hand chords, but halfway through this is contrasted by the flowing quavers / eighth notes that create a sense of movement and excitement before returning to the original stillness of the start.
 
Features: Three note chords, right hand motifs, left hand ostinato-style passages
 
Focus: To work on chords placement, legato playing, phrasing

 
Mist Covered Mountains is atmospheric, dream-like with a mesmerizing feel.
 
The four bar repeating ostinato-style left hand quaver / eighth note pattern creates a soothing layer for the right hand open fifths and fragmented motifs to drift over.
 
Features: Left hand ostinato, open fifths, continuous quavers / eighth notes
 
Focus: To build left hand stamina, rhythmic co-ordination, phrasing

 
Passing Time in an Ancient Woodland has a sense of nostalgia and history with allusions to a different time.  
 
The modal key helps to create an oldy-worldy quality, while the contrasting sections of spirited and more graceful melodies help convey the idea of past battles fought and romantic liaisons pursued.
 
Features: Syncopation, open fifths, passages of right hand quavers / eighth notes
 
Focus: To work on rhythm, coordination, maintaining consistent pulse

 
Walking by Water is contemplative, uplifting and has an atmospheric feel.  
 
The pianistic left hand patterns evoke the movement of the waves while the lyrical right hand melody and arpeggiated chords create the narrative.
 
Features: Hand crossing, spread / arpeggiated chords, pianistic left hand patterns
 
Focus: To work on spatial awareness, chord placement, coordination

 
Following the Forest Path is nostalgic, contemplative and has an air of quiet determination.
 
The moments of stillness created by the spaces between motifs at the start are contrasted by sudden bursts of movement created by quaver / eighth note passages that convey a sense of perseverance along the journey.
 
Features: Syncopation, repetition, rhythmic motifs
 
Focus: To work on rhythm, co-ordination, maintaining a consistent tempo

 
Relaxing by the River is atmospheric, dream-like and has a peaceful feel.  
 
The pianistic left hand patterns evoke the movement of water, while the lyrical right hand melody (incorporating two note motifs repeated over a range of three octaves), emulates the expansiveness of the river.
 
Features: Octave higher repetitions, lyrical melody, pianistic left hand patterns
 
Focus: To work on spatial awareness, expressive playing, stamina

 
Total number of pages in book:  28
 
Listen to Find a Moment in Nature here