Beverly Porter
Composer and Piano Teacher
Piano Trios
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Trios for 1 piano 6 hands
Playing the piano can be lonely at times but sharing music with friends or siblings at the keyboard is a good introduction to "Chamber Music" for students and a whole lot of fun as well. Many skills are involved including counting and listening to each other for balance and rhythmic accuracy in order to produce a satisfying and often exciting musical experience for all the participants.
Dust Bunnies
BFP - PT004 Elementary Grade 1/2For 1 piano, 6 hands. A charming introduction to ensemble playing for second or third year students.
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Turquoise Tangle
BFP - PT001 Early Intermediate Grade 4/5
The lilting, tango rhythm is introduced and played throughout by the lowest part with both harmonic and melodic interest for the middle player. Primo adds counter melodies and the sound of castanets in the high register. Rhythmic accuracy is essential for all partners especially after the quarter rests that punctuate the pulse.
Listen to "Turquoise Tangle" here.
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Fireweed Rag
BFP - PT002 Intermediate Grade 5/7
After a short introduction played by each partner in turn, player 3 establishes the stride bass for this lively piece while the upper players take turns playing the melody with it's ragtime, rhythmic variations. In the middle section each player share in the melodic interest. Suitable for 3 players of equal ability
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Deep Sea Blues
BFP - PT003 Intermediate Grade 5/7With a swing beat giving the feel of waves, Terzo introduces this piece with it's jazzy, blues harmonies and syncopated rhythms. Melodic interest is shared among all three players and the level of difficulty is equal for all partners.
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