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2. To a Violet in D major

Leopold Godowsky

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This piece is the second movement of a short suite called "The Netherland Suite". All three pieces are one-page long and with charming melodies, composed with pedagogical intent. The main challenge here is to develop the agility of playing block chords with a staccato touch.
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Equivalent to RCM level 4
Equivalent to ABRSM level 3
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