late intermediate
Jamaican Dance No.2
Oswald Russell
What's this piece like?
This pieces is a setting of a Jamaican folk song called "Sammy Dead". While the original folk tune is lively, energetic, and upbeat, Russell's rendition is light, tender, and dreamy. It feels like we hear the melody coming from a fond and distant memory, rather than the original tune.
The syncopated rhythm in the accompaniment part needs to sound even and constant throughout the entire piece, and the melody well pronounced.
Who's this piece for?
Ideal for intermediate pianists with a solid foundation that want to explore modern sounds and original styles.
5+ pages
Modern
E major
MOOD: Dreamy, tender, relaxing and delicate.
TECHNIQUE: Block chords, syncopation and voicing.
Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 8
No ABRSM ranking available yet
Equivalent to Suzuki book 6
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