Anton Krause was born
Beginning of the composer’s lifetime.
About this piece
This short piece is an excellent study in broken chords and evenness of sound. It is also a good choice for pianists who are moving from elementary pieces that stay in fixed positions into repertoire where the hands start to move up and down the keyboard.
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You might enjoy this if you're a beginner who likes relaxing, dreamy pieces.
Level guide
Equivalent to RCM level 1
Equivalent to ABRSM level 1
Equivalent to Suzuki book 1
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