elementary
Melody Op.39 No.1
Dmitry Kabalevsky
What's this piece like?
Kabalevky's Opus 39 is an excellent set for early beginners, where the pieces are ordered in progressive difficulty.
This is the first piece of the collection. It's a very easy exercise excellent for first-time pianists.
Who's this piece for?
Ideal for beginners who like original pieces with modern sounds and unique characters.
1-2 pages
Modern
C major
MOOD: Tender.
TECHNIQUE: Fifths.
Ranking
Equivalent to RCM preparatory levels
This piece is easier than ABRSM level 1
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1936
Spanish civil war begins.
1939
Gone with the Wind premieres.
1939
The World War II begins with German invasion of Poland.
1943
Sergey Rachmaninoff died.
1944
24 Pieces for Children Op. 39 was composed by D. Kabalevsky at the age of 40 years old.
1945
Béla Bartók died.
1947
The sound barrier is broken for the first time.
1951
Arnold Schoenberg died.
1956
Elvis Presley's first album entitled "Elvis Presley Rock n' Roll" is released in the UK.
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