Cascading Leaves | Advanced Intermediate Piano Solo | Autumn / Fall

Cascading Leaves by Catherine Wilson is a level 4 piano solo that is relaxing, peaceful and poignant.  The sweeping left hand conveys movement while the lyrical, often syncopated, right hand melody mimics the drifting leaves as they fall from the trees while the flurries of notes and part-playing add to the overall imagery.

Features for focus include:

- accuracy and stamina

- rhythm and tempo

- dynamics and articulation

- coordination and spatial awareness

- balance and voicing

- phrasing and expressive playing

- pedalling

- chord placement

- following or selecting appropriate finger numbers

Autumn Mist can be used for: 

- Recitals / Concerts 

- Broadening repertoire 

- Playing for fun! 

Approximate duration (including any repeats): 3 minutes

Number of pages: 4

Approximate Guidance for American / UK and Australian levels:

Level 1 = Easy or Beginner / Grade 0 - 1

Level 2 = Early Intermediate / Grade 2 - 3 

Level 3 = Intermediate / Grade 4 - 5 

Level 4 = Advanced Intermediate / Grade 6 - 7 

Level 5 = Advanced / Grade 8+ 

Catherine lives in a small rural village in Shropshire, England and has over 25 years experience teaching piano.  Since completing her Master’s Degree specialising in composition, Catherine has chosen to compose in a lyrical minimalist style in order for her pieces to be both educational and relaxing.

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