elementary

The Baptism Op.103 No.4

Mélanie Bonis

What's this piece like?
Mélanie Bonis' Album for the Young is a wonderful collection with 20 pieces that range from elementary to early beginner levels. These are very imaginative character-pieces that also serve as little studies since each piece explores a specific technique. The Baptism will help you develop control of the arm weight. The "non-legato" indicates that each note should be played with a full articulation of the arm, which is an excellent way to improve sound production and finger control.
Who's this piece for?
If you are just starting out and developing your technique, this piece will be a great one for you!
1-2 pages
Romantic
Db major

MOOD: Playful and triumphant.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 1
Equivalent to ABRSM level 1
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1909

North Pole is reached by American explorers Robert E. Peary and Matthew Henson.

1912

Chinese Republic proclaimed after a revolution overthrows Manchu dynasty.

1912

New Mexico and Arizona admitted as states of the U.S.

1912

Titanic sinks on its first voyage.

1913

Album for the Young Op. 103 was first published when M. Bonis was 55 years old.

1913

Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring premieres in Paris.

1914

World War I begins with the assassination of Austrian Archduke Francis Ferdinand.

1915

Alexander Scriabin died.

1917

First American combat troops in France as the U.S. declares war on Germany.

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