Blossoms in the Breeze Description:
- Level: Intermediate / Late Intermediate
- Mood: Cantabile, Flowing
- 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
“Blossoms in the Breeze” paints a serene portrait of apple blossoms floating through the Spring air. This intermediate/late intermediate piece uses flowing two-octave arpeggios and mode shifts to create a flowing experience you’ll find both challenging and deeply satisfying to play.
Blossoms in the Breeze Level:
“Blossoms in the Breeze” delivers a graceful, flowing experience at the intermediate/late intermediate level. Ideal for players who enjoy exploring keyboard geography, this piece highlights two-octave arpeggio patterns and tonal shifts between major and minor.
- Mode: B flat Major, G minor
- Time signature: 2/2
- Concepts: Incomplete measure, some syncopation, changing clefs mid-measure, seamlessly moving between Major and minor relatives, 2-octave arpeggios (root and inversions), parallel 6th intervals, tied notes (including 8th notes), up to 5 ledger lines, 8va, 8ba, ritardando
Key signature alternates between B-flat Major and G minor with additional flat accidentals creating a seamless flow between these relatives. The 2/2 time signature allows for expressive phrasing with rubato while providing structural clarity. “Blossoms in the Breeze” begins with an incomplete measure that immediately introduces the cantabile melodic character.
Modified two-octave arpeggio accompaniment patterns span 4.5 octaves across the keyboard, placing this piece closer to a Late intermediate level. Syncopated sections add contemporary rhythmic interest while maintaining a natural dynamic flow. With notes extending to 5 ledger lines plus 8va and 8ba markings, this piano solo offers a satisfying exploration of the piano’s full range with detailed pedal markings throughout.
Blossoms in the Breeze Bonus:
All sheet music has original cover art. “Blossoms in the Breeze” includes composer notes that include mastery tips and “make it your own” suggestions to develop an individual interpretation.
More About “Scenes of Spring 2”:
“Blossoms in the Breeze” 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.
What makes this series special is how it 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 “Blossoms in the Breeze” 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.
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