elementary

Allegretto Op.1 No.5

Alexander Reinagle

About this piece
Reinagle's Opus 1 is a great set with elementary pieces for beginners. These pieces cover the foundations of piano technique, which involve tone production, balance, and coordination between right and left hands. This piece explores repeated notes with alternating fingers. The main challenge here is to alternate the fingers while keeping the hand stable, relaxed, and in position.
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Equivalent to RCM level 1
Equivalent to ABRSM level 1
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