Ballad

Ballad. (Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Showcase Solo Level 4/Early Intermediate). By Tony Caramia. For piano. Educational Piano Library. Elementary Class 4 piece for the Piano Solo event with the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) Festivals Bulletin 2008-2009-2010. SMP Level 4 (Intermediate); NFMC Level: Elementary Class 4. Book only. 3 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.296534).

Played with a touch of sadness, this winsome jazz ballad is an excellent piece for developing balance between the hands (RH melody, LH accompaniment). Sure to be a student favorite, the phrase shapes encourage subtlety of shading and rhythmic flexibility. Duration: 1 minute, 10 seconds.

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A piano method featuring optional outstanding orchestral accompaniments on General MIDI disk or Compact Disc

About SMP Level 4 (Intermediate)

Introduction of 4-note chords and sixteenth notes. Hand movement covering 2 to 3 octaves.