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Big Sky Montana. Dennis Alexander. Piano Solo sheet music. Advanced.

Translation

Big Sky Montana. Dennis Alexander. Piano Solo sheet music. Advanced.

Original

Big Sky Montana composed by Dennis Alexander. For Piano. Graded Standard Repertoire. Piano Suite. Piano Supplemental. Sheet. Solo. Recital Suite Series. Form. Suite. Recital. Early Advanced. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music. AP.44337. ISBN 1470622955. Recital. Big Sky Montana contains three pieces that imaginatively depict this western state. "Land of the Shining Mountains" uses multiple key changes to display the majesty of Montana's various mountain ranges. Challenges for the student include large reaches in the left hand, a few accents, and syncopated rhythms. "Song of the Sky" portrays birds with many quick melodic ornaments in the upper register. The graceful melody is relaxing, and accidentals and arpeggios add variety. In the final piece, "Battle of Little Bighorn," fast eighth notes and frequently changing meter create a lively mood, evoking a famous conflict between the US army and Native American tribes. An extended section of polychords creates dissonant, clashing harmonies, which capture the dramatic battle. The middle section, which remains rhythmic, has a more fluid feel. Concert. Contest.

Translation

Big Sky Montana composed by Dennis Alexander. For Piano. Graded Standard Repertoire. Piano Suite. Supplemental Plan. Sheet. Only. Recital Suite Series. Form. Suite. Recital. Early Advanced. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music. AP.44337. ISBN 1470622955. Recital. Big Sky Montana contains three pieces that imaginatively depict this western state. "Land of the Shining Mountains" uses multiple key changes to display the majesty of Montana's various mountain ranges. Challenges for the student include large reaches in the left hand, a few accents, and syncopated rhythms. "Song of the Sky" portrays birds with many quick melodic ornaments in the upper register. The graceful melody is relaxing, and accidentals and arpeggios add variety. In the final piece, "Battle of Little Bighorn," fast eighth notes and frequently changing meter create a lively mood, evoking a famous conflict between the US army and Native American tribes. An extended section of polychords creates dissonant, clashing harmonies, which capture the dramatic battle. The middle section, which remains rhythmic, has a more fluid feel. Concert. Contest.