Rise Up | Easy / Beginner Piano Solo

Rise Up by Catherine Wilson is a level 1 piano solo that is positive, uplifting and mesmerizing.  The right hand melody gains an extra note with each repetition to build momentum and the left hand crosses over right to add excitement and to help develop spatial awareness.

Features for focus include:

- accuracy and stamina

- rhythm and tempo

- dynamics and articulation

- coordination and spatial awareness

- balance and voicing

- phrasing and expressive playing

- pedalling

- chord placement

- following or selecting appropriate finger numbers

Rise Up can be used for: 

- Recitals / Concerts 

- Broadening repertoire 

- Playing for fun! 

Approximate duration (including any repeats): 35 seconds

Number of pages: 2

Approximate Guidance for American / UK and Australian levels:

Level 1 = Easy or Beginner / Grade 0 - 1

Level 2 = Early Intermediate / Grade 2 - 3 

Level 3 = Intermediate / Grade 4 - 5 

Level 4 = Advanced Intermediate / Grade 6 - 7 

Level 5 = Advanced / Grade 8+ 

Catherine lives in a small rural village in Shropshire, England and has over 25 years experience teaching piano.  Since completing her Master’s Degree specialising in composition, Catherine has chosen to compose in a lyrical minimalist style in order for her pieces to be both educational and relaxing.

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