Hirayosi, Takekuni : South Wind Traveling Across the Savannah c-moll
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Genre:for children
Total Playing Time:1 min 30 sec
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Author : Sugiura, Nanako
Last Updated: February 19, 2025
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Author : Sugiura, Nanako
The English title is "Traveling Across the Savannah." The musical character evokes the tension of traversing the savannah. While maintaining the tension of a slow, creeping progression, play the stepwise motion in the left hand. At measure 7, the piece modulates from C minor to E-flat major. The syncopated motif, previously played by the right hand, now appears in the left hand, creating a dialogue between the hands. Listen carefully to the expansive dialogue of the longer notes as well, and savor the sense of openness in this E-flat major section. From the third beat of measure 15, it is advisable to perform by focusing on the descending groups of four notes, followed by groups of seven notes, rather than strictly adhering to the written time signature. The Coda gradually descends in register, moving towards pp with a diminuendo. Play very softly and carefully; the tempo may become slightly more relaxed.