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Some thoughts on chordal playing in the Scottish Legend Op. 54 No. 1 by Amy Beach

It’s great to highlight female composers and Trinity College Exam Board’s Grade 8 syllabus has revealed a gem of a piece, by the American pianist and composer Amy Beach. Beach (1867-1944) was the first successful American female composer of large-scale art music. Most of her compositions and performances appeared under the name of Mrs. H.H.A….

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Melanie Spanswick hosts the Classical Piano and Music Education Blog. She writes about practising the piano, piano music and all aspects of music education.

In demand as a writer, teacher and composer, Melanie frequently directs piano courses and workshops worldwide, and she also adjudicates and judges piano competitions and festivals. She has written, amongst many other publications, the three-book piano course Play it again: PIANO, published by Schott Music, which has become an international best-selling series.

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Students in Jakarta play my piano trio 'Tutti' from Snapchats Duets & Trios. Six hands at one keyboard! These little pieces are great for student concerts, competitions or festivals. Published by 80 Days Publishing.
Hope everyone is having a lovely day. It feels like Spring today in Windsor!
The kitties are behaving! 😄
A charming performance of my elementary duet 'Celebration' from Snapchats Duets & Trios (published by 80 Days Publishing). Filmed in 2019 at a music school in Jakarta, I had a wonderful time working with a group of young pianists.
Two superb young pianists perform my piano duet, Pearl of Lao Tzu, which is the fourth movement from my suite A String Of Pearls published by @schottmusic. Filmed in Italy as part of the wonderful @montecatinipiano
I'm delighted that @lewiswkesterton will be performing my set of 5 virtuoso piano pieces, 'Simply Driven,' as part of his final recital programme @trinitylaban conservatoire. Exciting!

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