Mr Colburn
This folk song tells the true story of a man who disappeared in quicksand in his horse-drawn cart. Hopefully it won't give you a sinking feeling!
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Every day this week, a set of five mini-pieces will appear, beginning with easier pieces, working up to around Grade 4 by the end of the week. As usual there are videos – but try not to watch the video first – use it as confirmation after you’ve tried to sight read the pieces.
Note that I haven’t given any tempo indications. Just play the pieces at a speed you are comfortable with, but always try to maintain a steady beat.
This folk song tells the true story of a man who disappeared in quicksand in his horse-drawn cart. Hopefully it won't give you a sinking feeling!
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This is a popular Latvian lullaby. A mother and father gather forest fruits and honey for their baby, or 'bear cub'. The left hand is simple in sound but takes some practice technically.
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I'm desperate to get out in the garden and get planting a new area. But there's still frost in the forecast, so I have to be patient, and make up little tunes about it instead!
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