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1. Melody in C major

Thomas Dunhill

What's this piece like?

First Year Pieces is a set of 12 short character pieces ranging from elementary to early beginner levels. Each piece presents unique technical and musical challenges, fostering growth and exploration for beginner musicians. The first composition offers a valuable exercise in sound production and captivating melodies, leaving a lasting impression with its inherent beauty.

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

C major

MOOD: Passionate and solemn.

TECHNIQUE: Legato.

Ranking

Equivalent to RCM level 1

Equivalent to ABRSM level 1

Equivalent to Suzuki book 1

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1929

Edwin Hubble proposes theory of expanding universe.

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.

1935

Melody was first published when T. Dunhill was 58 years old.

1936

Spanish civil war begins.

1939

Gone with the Wind premieres.

1939

The World War II begins with German invasion of Poland.

1943

Sergey Rachmaninoff died.

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