Daydream in Dappled Light

Daydream in Dappled Light Description:

• Level: Intermediate / Late Intermediate
• Mood: Playful, Delicate
• Pages: 4 pages, 2 pages of music, cover included
• Format: Instant PDF download
• Studio Licence Bonus: Cover art, composer notes with mastery tips and “make it your own” suggestions
• Collections: Scenes of Spring 2

“Daydream in Dappled Light” captures the playful energy of finches and songbirds in Spring. This intermediate/late intermediate piece in 6/8 time has cross-rhythms and chromatic runs.  These create a delicate, joyful atmosphere you’ll enjoy bringing to life at the piano.

Daydream in Dappled Light Level:

“Daydream in Dappled Light” offers a light-hearted, whimsical experience at the intermediate/late intermediate level. Perfect for players who enjoy rhythmic variety, this piece showcases creative approaches to 6/8 time with engaging cross-rhythms and melodic chromaticism.

• Mode:  B minor, D Major (key signature)
• Time signature: 6/8
• Concepts: Incomplete measure, 16th-note runs, dotted eighth notes, sixteenth-eighth note rhythms, cross-rhythms, chromatic scales, waltz bass accompaniment, seamlessly moving between Major and minor relatives, up to 4 ledger lines, hand crosses over, mid-measure clef changes, same clef in both hands, rallentando with a tempo, ritardando, fermata, 8va

The piece alternates between B minor and D Major with additional sharps and naturals enhancing the colourful harmonic palette. In 6/8 time, it explores beyond traditional waltz-bass accompaniment with cross-rhythms that create playful momentum. “Daydream in Dappled Light” begins with an incomplete measure featuring a chromatic lick that immediately establishes character.

Chromatic scales add beautiful runs to create soaring melodic moments, while the left hand occasionally crosses over the right to extend the musical line. Both rallentando and ritardando markings provide expressive variety.  With notes extending to 4 ledger lines, you can create a truly delicate and playful musical experience.

Daydream in Dappled Light Bonus:

All sheet music has original cover art.  “Daydream in Dappled Light” includes composer notes that include mastery tips and “make it your own” suggestions to develop an individual interpretation.

More About “Scenes of Spring 2”:

“Daydream in Dappled Light” is part of the “Scenes of Spring 2” collection, perfect for intermediate to late intermediate piano players drawn to evocative, seasonal music with a contemporary classical feel. These players will appreciate how each piece captures a distinct spring moment—from the joy of emerging into the sunshine after a long Winter to the gentle dance of apple blossoms—through accessible yet impressive-sounding techniques.

This series combines educational value with genuine musical expression.  Each piece introduces specific technical challenges (from 32nd-note runs to hand-over-hand arpeggios) while painting vivid soundscapes that will engage both performers and listeners, making them ideal for Spring recitals or personal enjoyment.

• “Stepping Into Sunbeams“: Celebrate Spring’s arrival with joyful runs inspired by Pachelbel’s famous progression.
• “Water Drops in Harmony“: Experience tranquil flowing arpeggios that capture morning dew glistening on Spring buds.
• “Daydream in Dappled Light“: Enjoy playful melodies that dance like finches with songbirds in 6/8 time.
• “Blossoms in the Breeze“: Create flowing cantabile moments with arpeggios that evoke delicate petals drifting through the air.

What Is a Studio Licence?

When you purchase “Daydream in Dappled Light” you get a studio-licence PDF of the piece.  This piece is sent digitally via an email receipt.  If you have a multi-teacher studio, please contact Rosemarie directly for additional licenses.  Thanks!

A studio licence is a great way to stretch your studio repertoire budget.  Purchase music once and use it for years (even decades) with students you directly teach!  For online teachers, if you share the piece during online lessons, students must print immediately and not retain an electronic copy of the piece.

For more information on your studio licence, check out the Terms and Conditions page.

When you purchase a collection of piano solos, everything (sheet music, piece descriptions and “Composer notes”) is placed in one PDF for easy access.  As a bonus, you also get each piece in the collection as a separate PDF for students who will only play one piece.

Should I Print All the PDF Pages?

Yes!  Each page is designed with the piano player in mind.

• Cover art
• Music
• Description, composer notes/tips for pianist to make it their own, terms of use

Students love a bit of cover art.  It can help them get into the mood and story of a piece.  I’ve included ways to adapt or play with the music so students become part of the creative process.

The copyright and licensing terms are included to ensure you know the terms of your licence.  Your license means this product can be printed, but not shared.  However, if you are a piano teacher, check the “Shop Terms of Service” for user-specific ways you may use this product.