Universal Edition 4 Pieces For 6 Hands At 1 Piano

Universal Edition

4 Pieces For 6 Hands At 1 Piano

Varying In Style From The 'Moody Blues For Three' To 'Encore' A Fun Piece Of Musical Trivia, These Pieces For Three Pianists Can Show That Pianists Don't Always Have To Work Alone. The Four Pieces Could Be Performed Either Separately Or As A Suite And Will Provide Piano Teachers With Some Novelty Items For Inclusion In Pupil Concerts.

"Blues For Three" Is A Moody "Cool School" Blues With A Modal Feel. Primo And Secondo Players Exchange "Call And Response" Phrases Over A Sparse Terzo Bass Line.

"Sempre Legato" Is A Slow, Contrapuntal Exploration Of A Descending Scalic Motif By The Primo And Secondo Players Over An Arpeggiated Accompaniment Provided By The Terzo Player.

"Easy Going Blues" Is A "Laid Back", Slow To Medium Tempo, Swing Blues In Which Each Player Has A Vital Role To Perform. Whilst The Primo Player Reiterates The "Riff Like" Melody, The Secondo Player Adds The Harmony To The Terzo Walking Bass Line.

"Encore" Is A Light Hearted Piece Of Musical "Trivia" Which Could Be Used To Conclude A Six Handed Recital Programme.