Fun in the Sun | Early Intermediate Piano Solo | Summer

Fun in the Sun by Catherine Wilson is a level 2 piano solo that is playful and whimsical with a happy-go-lucky vibe.  The right hand swing rhythm, combined with syncopation, adds to the cheerful feel while the left hand uses triads and a few different inversions that then become separated by an oom-pah style where the bass note is followed by an octave jump to reach the chord.

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

Fun in the Sun can be used for: 

- Recitals / Concerts 

- Broadening repertoire 

- Playing for fun! 

Approximate duration (including any repeats): 1 minute 30

Number of pages: 2

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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