A new series of pieces with dazzling appeal is here: Meet the Around the World series! The Around the World series takes you to vibrant cultures and countries filled with dances and rhythms. Each piece captures the spirit of a different country through rhythm, melody, and style – starting with Spain and Argentina! This series will grow in the future, so don’t forget to tell us which country you’d love to see featured in the comments below!
Around the World Series: Sounds of Spain
This exciting Around the World 1 bundle of pieces features three late elementary to early intermediate piano solos inspired by Spanish music. With rhythmic flair and intriguing tunes, these pieces are perfect for recitals, festivals, and adding some cultural flavor to your lessons! Your purchase comes with the studio-licensed music, the cover, mp3s of each recording, and a bonus QR code. The best part is that you can use your studio-licenses with every student you’ll ever teach! Students of all ages will enjoy this new bundle by Wendy Stevens.
Get to know the new Spanish Music Pieces
The rhythms and charm of España and Argentina come to life in the beautiful cover artwork of the new pieces. We think this may be our favorite set of cover artwork yet! But don’t just get to know the covers – here’s what you have to know about the music:
- ¡Olé!: The traditions, or costumbres, of Spain are celebrated in this late elementary piece. With staccato, arpeggios, and a classic chord progression paying homage to classical guitar music, pianists will shout “¡Ole!” as they feel the passion of Spanish tradition. If you’re wondering why bullfighting is on the cover, Wendy placed this note in the piece: “We recognize that bullfighting is controversial regarding the ethical treatment of animals. But we make reference to it on the cover of this piece as a relevant historical aspect of the Spanish culture.”
- Mingling in Madrid: What would it feel like to explore the beautiful plazas and streets of Spain’s capital? And what would the live music played in, say, the Parque de El Retiro sound like in Madrid? Early intermediate pianists will know the answers to these questions when they play this carefree, charming piece.
- Operation Tango: An opening glissando, a syncopated bass line, and an unforgettable melody set the scene as the spies dance the dangerous dance of Operation Tango! While the tango was born in Argentina and is strongly associated with Latin music, it does have roots in Spanish culture, specifically through the influence of flamenco and habanera music. So we’ve included it in this “Around the World” collection since it’s closely related.
Where in the world should we take the Around the World series next?
Tell us where you’d like this series to go next! Leave us a comment with your votes and thoughts!
