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Music ID : 18237
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:Folk and ethnic music arrangements
Additional Notes:カワイ出版『こどものピアノアルバム上』より

Commentary (1)

Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: May 30, 2025
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

Balance is of utmost importance in this piece. First, concerning the approach: measures 1-4 and 9-12 should be conceived as an orchestral tutti, an ensemble, played with a certain dignity and at a forte dynamic throughout.

As for measures 5-8, set the dynamics exactly as indicated in the score example: the first two measures at mezzo forte, and the latter two measures at piano.

Furthermore, while measures 1-4 and 9-12 consist solely of octaves, a truly beautiful octave execution can be achieved by subtly moderating the left hand. This approach should yield a clearer sound than playing both hands at equal volume or with the left hand predominating; please experiment with it.

In measures 5-8, too, try playing all the D notes indicated in the left hand. These should largely form a 10th interval with the right hand. Again, by moderating the left hand and allowing the right hand to project, a beautiful 10th should emerge. The least amount of force should be applied to the D in the left hand. While this note must be played with the first finger, the first finger often tends to exert excessive force. Play the D as softly as possible.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou