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Walking the Dog in C major

George Gershwin

What's this piece like?
This piece was composed for a dog-walking scene in the film "Shall we dance". It was originally titled "Walking the dog" and scored for chamber group and two pianos. The lovely contemplative pace and expressive middle section make this piece so pleasant to listen to and play.
Who's this piece for?
This is a great piece for intermediate level pianists with a solid foundation and strong technique.
3-4 pages
Jazz
C major

MOOD: Happy and playful.

TECHNIQUE: Ornaments and syncopation.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 7
Equivalent to ABRSM level 7
Equivalent to Suzuki book 6
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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.

1937

Walking the Dog was composed by G. Gershwin at the age of 39 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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