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Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Showcase Solo Level 4/Early Intermediate-Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Showcase Solo Level 4/Early Intermediate. The dizzying perpetual motion of the traditional Italian folk dance is captured in this vivacious and showy piano solo by Jennifer Linn. Excellent recital material this fiery tarantella fits that sought-after category of sounds hard but is easy to learn crowd pleasers. By definition a tarantella is a folk dance of southern Italy. Like the tarantula its name is derived from the town of Taranto. According to legend (now discredited) the dance was a cure for the tarantula's poisonous bite. It is danced by a couple to a regularly phrased tune in 6/8 time which gradually increases in speed. HLSPL Level 4(Early Intermediate) piano solo. A minor; 6/8; Tempo: vivace; 48 measures; ABA form; broken triads in RH accompaniment figures with LH melodic line that crosses over the RH with accented double notes; Reading range: full staff; Perf. time: 50 sec.

Hal Leonard Student Library Composer Showcase Elementary Level-Jennifer Linn has created a delightful set of eight piano solos designed to encourage expressive playing from beginning students. From cheerful to mad or even worried each animal comes to life when the student learns to express the animals' feelings (and their own) through the music. Includes: Bear Determination - Cheerful Chihuahua - Cry of the Wolf - A Giraffe Can Laugh - Mad Mad Cat - One Worried Owl - Tired Turtle - Understanding Whale.

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Showcase Solo Level 3/Late Elementary-Jennifer Linn fills this wild little solo with humor and fun. The angular mischievous melody in quarters and eighths and the imaginative tempo marking rapid and riveting set the scene for a spirited romp. This is great recital fare. HLSPL Level 3 Late Elementary piano solo. 4/4. Fast tempo. 45 measures. C position colorful use of accidentals (sharps and flats). 8va 15ma shaded dynamics slurs staccato. (Timing: 50 seconds)

The development of this work by Jennifer Lopez was motivated by her Latin heritage and pays homage to her career beginnings as a dancer. As such it's a natural choice for bands choosing to showcase their dancers and guard. Thebeautiful lyrical melody “Llorando Se Fue” begins the arrangement and adds interest and intrigue as it is interweaved into the charged Latin rhythms. Programmed as a production number in Tom Wallace's show“Playlist: Dance” the chart offers a variety of uses from dance productions on the field to entertainment in the stands! Optional Synthesizer parts are included!