early intermediate

Moonlight Mood in B major

William Gillock

What's this piece like?
As the title suggests, this piece depicts a tranquil night brighten by the light of the moon. The entire atmosphere is therefore relaxing and dreamy, to deliver this specific idea. "Moonlight mood" is great for developing your tone, enriching it with different shades and colors while maintaining consistent melodic lines.
Who's this piece for?
Ideal for intermediate pianists who like inspiring, relaxing and dreamy pieces.
1-2 pages
Romantic
B major

MOOD: Meditative, slow, dreamy, melancholic and relaxing.

TECHNIQUE: Thirds and crossing hand.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 3
Equivalent to ABRSM level 3
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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.

1958

Moonlight Mood was composed by W. Gillock at the age of 41 years old.

1961

First live television transmission from space from the Apollo 7 mission.

1963

"Please Please Me", the first Beatles studio album, is released in the UK.

1966

The current Metropolitan Opera House is built.

1975

Dmitri Shostakovich died.

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