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4. Dragonfly in D minor

Maud Emily Marshall

What's this piece like?
The 4 books of progressive pieces are excellent pedagogical works and Book 2 (where this piece is found) expands on Book 1 by incorporating more expressive elements, varied articulation, and longer pieces. Marshall challenges pianists with greater musical depth, making this book suitable for late beginners to early intermediate levels.
Who's this piece for?
Ideal for intermediate pianists who like inspiring, relaxing and dreamy pieces.
1-2 pages
Impressionist
D minor

MOOD: Whimsical, mysterious and relaxing.

TECHNIQUE: Alternating hands.

Ranking
No RCM ranking available yet
Equivalent to ABRSM level 4
Equivalent to Suzuki book 5
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1917

Russian Revolution begins.

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

Dragonfly was composed by M.E. Marshall at the age of 52 years old.

1920

Women in the United States conquer the right to vote.

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".

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