Find a Moment of Calm Part One is a collection of 6 piano solos suitable for pianists that are Grade 2 - 3 / Early 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 of Calm.  Each piece focuses on playing and hearing relaxing piano pieces that boost your mood as you progress on your musical journey.  

 
A Moment of Calm is peaceful, restorative and gentle,
 
The hands take it in turns to either play repetitive rhythmic quaver / eighth note motifs, contrasted with holding dotted minims / dotted half notes in order to symbolise taking time to pause while other things are going on.
 
Features: Repetitive rhythmic motifs, octave jumps, intervals of major 7ths
 
Focus: Rhythmic control, evenness of tone, spatial awareness

 
Sunrise Over the Mountain is mystical and full of wonder with an expansive feel.  
 
The hands crossing to cover three octaves, the ostinato style left hand, and the motivic right hand all help suggest the expansiveness of the scenery and the sun rising.
 
Features: Hand crossing, ostinato-style left hand, use of 4ths and 5ths
 
Focus: To build confidence lifting hands away from keys, to work on interval recognition and coordination

 
Finding Peace of Mind is peaceful, dreamlike and evokes an inner strength.  
 
The reflective melody of the right hand is accompanied by open fifths in the left hand with some sections placing the bass note followed by the 5th in order to help strengthen weaker fingers.
 
Features: 4-bar melodic phrases, finger swapping on repeated notes, open 5ths
 
Focus: To help expressive legato playing, strengthening left hand 5th fingers and to build confidence changing hand positions

 
Hope is full of joy and positivity with an air of optimism.  
 
The right hand riff-like motifs receive an extra note on each repetition, while the left hand crosses over the right as the chords are transposed between an octave and three octaves higher, to help build excitement and help develop spatial awareness.
 
Features: Riff-style motifs that evolve to the peak of the piece then unwind, hand crossing, intervals of 5ths and 6ths
 
Focus: To build confidence lifting left hand away from the keys, interval recognition and chord placement

 
Rays of Sunlight is peaceful and celebratory with a hypnotic quality.  
 
The right hand maintains an ostinato pattern while the left hand plays riff-like motifs with hand crossing over that mimic sparkles of light.
 
Features: Ostinato-style right hand, 4-note minimalist pattern spanning the interval of a 6th in left hand, hand crossing
 
Focus: To build confidence lifting both hands away from the keys and work on maintaining an even pulse

 
Reflecting Reflections is thoughtful, nostalgic and dreamlike. 
 
The notes flow from low to high to help develop spatial awareness with the left hand crossing over the right to suggest ripples and twinkles.
 
Features: Hand crossing, spread / arpeggiated chords, riff-like motifs
 
Focus: To build confidence lifting both hands away from the keys, recognising intervals, and to work on chord placement

 
Total number of pages in book: 22
 
Listen to Find a Moment of Calm here