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China Gates. (Piano Solo). By John Adams (1947-). For solo piano. Piano Solo. 20th Century. SMP Level 7 (Late Intermediate). Single piece. Performance notes (does not include words to the songs). 12 pages. G. Schirmer #AMP7859-2. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50236190).

ISBN 0793585473. With performance notes (does not include words to the songs). 20th Century. 9x12 inches.

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4 to 5-note chords in both hands and scales in octaves in both hands.

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Mark

Location: from Ithaca, NY

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

January 4, 2005

Beautiful, lyrical, and remarkably hard

Don't be deceived by the relaxed pace, gentle tune, and minimalist structure of the notes--this is actually a very difficult piece to play. The piece contains just two interwoven piano passages that repeat themselves until a "gate" is switched and the passage changes, but to realize the full beauty of...

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Ryan MacEvoy McCullough

Location: from Eureka, CA

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

August 19, 2001

Enter the Gates

This piece is really fun to play. It takes a little while to learn the syncopations but it's gratifying. Even if you dislike minimalism, you may still like this piece.

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