Nancy sparks Vivian’s imagination as she describes the imagery within the music — the cherry blossoms floating upwards on a breeze, matching the echoes of music in the upper register. Vivian practices the ostinato in the left hand and sings the melody first before playing the piece hands together. Vivian’s singing prompts lyrical playing, and trains her ear to hear the melodic contour of the phrases. She imagines the cherry blossoms swaying in the wind as she adds a gentle ritardando at the end of the piece. What a gratifying performance for both performer and teacher! From Piano Adventures Level 3A, Lesson Book page 6.
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lovely piece and lovely performance, thank you.
http://www.japannewbie.com/2012/08/07/furusato-traditional-japanese-childrens-song/
besides the well known Sakura, here you go to “Furusato” –
culture oriented after musical styles.
I will approach this piece in this new way next time I introduce it.
Thank you! Loved Vivian’s joy at the end!!! 🙂
I will approach this piece in this new way next time I introduce it.
Thank you! Loved Vivian’s joy at the end!!! 🙂
Thank you! I have a student working on “Sakura” this week.
Thank you! I have a student working on “Sakura” this week.