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Take to the Sky Collection by Catherine Wilson is a set of 3 Early Intermediate / grade 2 - 3 pieces with flying themes.

 

Cuban 8 by Catherine Wilson is joyous, uplifting and has an energetic feel.

 

The use of 8/8 divided into 3, 3, 2 helps to drive the flow of the piece while the interval jumps of 5ths, 6ths, 7ths and octaves help create a sense  of movement.

 

Instrument: Piano Solo

 

Approximate difficulty level: Grade 2 - 3 / Early Intermediate

 

Key: C major

 

Time signature: 8/8

 

Features: Time signature 8/8 split 3, 3, 2, hand position changes from  C major scale, all intervals up to and including an octave 

 

Focus: Build confidence changing hand positions, intervallic recognition, rhythmic drive


 

Spiral Dive by Catherine Wilson is dramatic, full of energy and has a mystical feel.

 

The range of 6 octaves conveys a sense of space while the interval jumps of 6ths, 7ths and octaves help to create movement.

 

Instrument: Piano Solo

 

Approximate difficulty level: Grade 2 - 3 / Early Intermediate

 

Key: Dorian mode

 

Time signature: 3/4

 

Features: Hand-crossing, all intervals up to and including an octave, range of 6 octaves

 

Focus: Build confidence with interval recognition, stretching hand up to 6ths, 7ths and octaves, spatial awareness
 

 

Freestyle Aerobatics by Catherine Wilson is high energy, intense and exciting.

 

The left hand acciaccaturas add drama while the rising and falling riff-like motifs of constant quavers / eighth notes in both hands create movement.

 

Instrument: Piano Solo

 

Approximate difficulty level: Grade 2 - 3 / Early Intermediate

 

Key: Aeolian mode

 

Time signature: 4/4

 

Features: Left hand acciaccaturas, riff-like motifs, all intervals up to and including an octave

 

Focus: Building stamina, intervallic recognition, changing hand positions

Take to the Sky Collection - 3 pieces (Studio License)

£13.50 Regular Price
£10.13Sale Price
  • This entitles you to print and use as many copies as you need for use by your students within your studio

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