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6. Make Believe in C major

Ulysses Kay

What's this piece like?
Ten Short Essays is a wonderful set for beginners written in modernistic style. Ulysses Kay explores rich harmonic languages and a wide variety of moods. The main theme starts in unison but it is soon developed in many contrasting ways such as syncopated counterpoint, unexpected harmonic shifts, and sudden tempo changes.
Who's this piece for?
Ideal for intermediate level pianists who like original and non-traditional pieces.
1-2 pages
Modern
C major

MOOD: Playful and triumphant.

TECHNIQUE: Unison and coordination.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 3
Equivalent to ABRSM level 3
Equivalent to Suzuki book 4
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1929

The Great Depression starts in the U.S.

1931

“The Star Spangled Banner” officially becomes the U.S. national anthem.

1933

Hitler is appointed German chancellor.

1936

Spanish civil war begins.

1939

Make Believe was composed by U. Kay at the age of 22 years old.

1939

Gone with the Wind premieres.

1939

The World War II begins with German invasion of Poland.

1943

Sergey Rachmaninoff died.

1945

Béla Bartók died.

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