Walking in the Fog

Walking in the Fog Description:

• Level: Elementary
• Mood: Mysterious, rhythmic, urgent
• 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

This mysterious soundscape evokes walking through heavy fog in the early morning before most people are up.  The 2-note slurs add intrigue while the chord bridges add urgency to the moment.

This piece is designed for teen and adult piano players who like music that spans the piano in a “sounds harder than it is” piece.

Walking in the Fog Level:

“Walking in the Fog” is an elementary-level piano solo.  This piece moves through four octaves on the piano to create a mysterious soundscape.

• Mode: D minor (accidentals)
• Time Signature: 3/4
• Concepts: flat, sharp, tied notes, hands playing in same clef, changing clefs, hand-over-hand arpeggios, chord bridges, 2-note slurs with staccato, ledger lines, diminuendo 

Starting finger numbers are included as well as circled finger numbers to indicate hand position changes.  Accidentals, written as flats or sharps, are used rather than a key signature. Alpha notes are included for ledger notes outside of middle C.

The smallest note in the rhythm is a quarter note.  This allows for smooth transitions during the rhythmic hand-over-hand arpeggios.  Hands move by octaves for the hand-over-hand arpeggios.

Walking in the Fog Bonus:

All sheet music comes with original cover art.  “Walking in the Fog” comes with tips for mastering the piece.

More About “The First Autumn – Soundscapes” Collection:

“Walking in the Fog” 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.

What Is a Studio Licence?

When you purchase “Walking in the Fog” 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.

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 ‘make it your own’ notes) is placed in one PDF for easy access.

Should I Print All the PDF Pages?

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

• Cover art
• Description, tips for pianist to make it their own, terms of use
• Music
• Music options to further inspire

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.

Lastly, having other pieces at a similar level can keep students excited about what the next song in their musical journey can be!