- Level: Mid Elementary
- Pages: 6 pages, 4 pages of music, cover included!
- Style: Melancholy, Calm
- Format: PDF instant download
By the Blue-green Bay is the second in a series of pieces especially for the older beginning piano student. This mature sounding piece is full of emotion and nuance and is sure to make an older beginner happy. Easy patterns are in the main motive while the left hand moves just a little every few measures. It’s a great piece for helping students move easily on the piano, but only a little bit at a time. By the Blue-green Bay and it’s companion piece, In Miller’s Meadow are just right for the older beginner, teens, adults, or any students who love beautiful music.
Features of By the Blue-green Bay
By the Blue-green Bay is in G position and features a beautiful mixolydian sound in the B section. The right hand plays an easy pattern several times in the A section while the left hand moves down just one note at a time. The damper pedal is used throughout the piece, but only needs to be changed every four measures.
The “In Beautiful Places” Series
This piece is part of the growing “In Beautiful Places” series. The seed of this series was planted upon the creation of Up Sandy Ripple Road which was inspired by the critically acclaimed author, Wendell Berry. Here are the other pieces in this series:
Who will enjoy By the Blue-green Bay
Any age of student with an appreciation for beautifully nuanced music will love this piece. But adults and melancholy teens and students will especially enjoy it.
Susan Diepeveen –
I have some older elementary level students who find much of the music for their level too babyish. This is perfect for them!
Lori –
I love the openness of this piece, perfect for improvisation!