Shoukei: Seven Early Intermediate Level Piano Solos, Book 1.

Shoukei: Seven Early Intermediate Level Piano Solos, Book 1. Shoukei: Seven Early Intermediate Level Piano Solos, Book 1, by Naoko Jkeda. Willis Music Company (P.O. Box 548, Florence, KY 41022), 2004. 19 pp. $4.95. Intermediate. Shoukei is a Japanese word that can refer to either a "short rest or recess" or a feeling of "longing." The lovely cover and title of this collection give the impression that Asian-themed music will be contained within but, in fact, these seven pieces include a variety of styles. Though the book is labeled "early intermediate," some pieces could be considered mid-intermediate level, given a few of the articulation, rhythm and hands-together challenges. "Moon Flute" is rather mystical, with a repeated right-hand motive accompanied by blocked harmonies that move hauntingly by half steps. A middle section marked "poco piu mosso mos��so?adv. MusicWith motion or animation. Used chiefly as a direction.[Italian, past participle of muovere, to move, from Latin mov " features a left-hand pentatonic pen��ta��ton��ic?adj. MusicOf or using only five tones, usually the first, second, third, fifth, and sixth tones of a diatonic scale.Adj. 1. pentatonic - relating to a pentatonic scale ostinato ostinato:see ground bass. before returning to the original theme. The influence of "new age" piano can be heard in both this piece and in "Sakura," through the generous use of pedal and repeated arpeggiated figures. Although the famous Japanese folk tune is not the basis for this version of "Sakura," the same spirit of melancholy prevails. The four-note broken chords, in the middle section, use hand crossings to provide a full, dramatic sound. For a completely different mood, "Beachside beach��side?adj.Situated on or along a beach. Step" features a playful, lighthearted motive, staccatos and lilting rhythms throughout. "Habanera HabaneraCarmen’s “love is a wild bird” provokes hearers. [Fr. Opera: Bizet, Carmen, Westerman, 189–190]See : Flirtatiousness " continues this upbeat mood with a very Latin sounding left-hand ostinato and blocked thirds in the melody. A middle section includes rolled chords that suggest the guitar and provide harmonic interest. The last piece in the collection, entitled "You," sounds somewhat like a theme song or a popular ballad. Also included are the pieces, "Little Lavender" and "Bicycling." Most of the pieces in this collection have a pleasing, pretty sound, and would appeal to the intermediate student looking for Looking forIn the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. something fresh and new. Reviewed by Jennifer Merry, NCTM NCTM National Council of Teachers of MathematicsNCTM Nationally Certified Teacher of MusicNCTM North Carolina Transportation MuseumNCTM National Capital Trolley MuseumNCTM Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage , Glenview, Illinois.