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Negro Dance Op.25 No.1

Nora Holt

What's this piece like?
This is a lively piece written in ternary form and marked Allegro Vivace. Despite being in the relatively straightforward key of G major, it presents technical challenges such as chromaticism, syncopations, and intricate rhythms. The piece demands strong rhythmic skills from the performer and includes runs in thirds, arpeggios, accents, and frequent shifts between legato and staccato, making it a demanding yet vibrant musical piece.
Who's this piece for?
Great piece for advanced pianists who want to expand their repertoire and learn more about the music of Holt.
3-4 pages
Jazz
G major

MOOD: Playful.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 9
Equivalent to ABRSM level 8
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1917

U.S. buys Virgin Islands from Denmark for $25 million.

1918

Claude Debussy died.

1919

The World War I ends with the Treaty of Versailles.

1920

Women in the United States conquer the right to vote.

1921

Negro Dance was first published when N. Holt was 37 years old.

1924

Death of Lenin and Stalin wins the power struggle to rules as Soviet dictator.

1924

G. Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue premieres in New York.

1925

Adolf Hitler publishes his autobiographical manifesto "Mein Kampf".

1925

Big record labels begin using electric microphones for recording.

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