The Cat and the Mouse: Sheet (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780739007945)

Aaron Copland's Scherzo Humoristique," written in 1920, is indeed musically humorous as it depicts the skittering rodent and sinister feline in a demanding, but very enjoyable etude setting, using complex 1/16 note patterns, glissando, grace notes, chromatic scale work, and a generous use of the entire keyboard. There are sudden shifts in tempo and dynamics, and the performer tells a definite story, albeit without narration. Large hand reaches, sometimes 9ths, are required on some of the full block chords. A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection."

Author: Aaron Copland
ISBN-10: 0739007947
ISBN-13: 9780739007945
Publisher: Alfred Music
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2000
Pages: 8
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.40d