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2. Tender Thought in A minor

Ulysses Kay

What's this piece like?
Ten Short Essays is a wonderful set for beginners written in modernistic style. Ulysses Kay explores rich harmonic languages and a wide variety of moods. This piece has a melancholic, almost meditative quality that comes from the long notes and intricate counterpoint in the accompaniment parts.
Who's this piece for?
A very nice piece for those who like original and creative styles.
1-2 pages
Modern
A minor

MOOD: Meditative, sad and melancholic.

TECHNIQUE: Counterpoint and legato.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 4
Equivalent to ABRSM level 3
Equivalent to Suzuki book 3
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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.

1939

Tender Thought was composed by U. Kay at the age of 22 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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