The Storm Is Upon Us Description:
- Level: Elementary
- Mood: Percussive, Rhythmic
- Pages: 5 pages, 3 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: The First Autumn – Soundscapes
Discover percussive patterns in “The Storm Is Upon Us”, a dynamic piano solo. This piece is designed for teen and adult piano players. Explore interesting chords in this “sounds harder than it is” piece!
The rhythm of hail hitting everything in its path during a local massive hailstorm was my inspiration. “Hail Hit My House and Now I Have to Call My Insurance” was the original working title. Ultimately I opted for a shorter title so you, as the piano player, can imagine a storm you have experienced.
The Storm Is Upon Us Level:
“The Storm Is Upon Us” is an elementary-level piano solo. The challenge when composing was to convert the non-pattern rhythm of the hail storm into patterned rhythms. The 2/4 time signature creates a strong first beat and driving tempo to the piece.
- Mode: E minor (accidentals)
- Time Signature: 2/4
- Concepts: 2-note slurs with tie, sharps, staccato, accent, enclosed repeat signs, changing dynamics on repeats, swing style rhythm between hands, 3-note chords (one hand, then both hands)
Starting finger numbers and circled finger numbers to indicate hand position changes are included. Accidentals, written as sharps, are used rather than a key signature. Some students may prefer to learn the entire piece by rote so they avoid reading the accidentals on the page.
The smallest note in the rhythm is a tied eighth plus quarter note. This creates a swing rhythm that moves between the hands. It is best learnt by rote at this level.
This piece explores chords in many forms: 3-note chords (solid and broken), melody combining scale and chord notes, and hands playing 3-note harmonic chords simultaneously. The same chords are used throughout to create a fantastic opportunity to explore chords in their varied formats.
The Storm Is Upon Us Bonus:
All sheet music comes with original cover art. “The Storm Is Upon Us” comes with tips for mastering the piece.
More About “The First Autumn – Soundscapes” Collection:
“The Storm Is Upon Us” is part of “The First Autumn – Soundscapes” collection that celebrates teen and adult beginners. Harmonies are simplified to create a complex soundscape without the need for more advanced techniques. These great level-appropriate recital pieces will be a hit with your students and audience.
This collection is more appropriate for teen and adult beginners who began several months earlier so they can successfully play the harmony and melody.
Pieces found in “The First Autumn – Soundscapes” collection are:
- Our Seasons of Change: Explore beautiful, but simple harmonies.
- The Harvest Moon: Relax with this reflective, peaceful piece exploring hand-over-hand arpeggios.
- The Storm Is Upon Us: Explore dark percussive patterns with chords in many forms.
- Walking in the Fog: Create a mysterious soundscape with 2-note slurs.
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